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A seagull tries to fly over the bay near Centennial Park during a rain storm Tuesday afternoon. The rain was so heavy that it was even difficult to see the Ringling Bridge from the nearby park.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • September 6, 2011
Photo of the Day: Ringling in the Rain

With hurricane season in full force, daily thunderstorms and bouts of rain are becoming a common occurrence in both Sarasota and Manatee counties. The Ringling Bridge is almost difficult to make out from Centennial Park during a storm Tuesday afternoon.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 22, 2018
Mote to introduce Red Tide Institute

A philanthropic investment of $1 million from The Andrew and Judith Economos Charitable Foundation will establish and support the first year of operations of the Red Tide Institute at Mote Marine Laboratory.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2009
Re-Vital revs up SMJF's Israel Independence Day celebration

More than 250 community members attended the Sarasota-Manatee Jewish Federation's celebration of Yom HaZikaron, Israel Remembrance Day, and Yom HaAtma'ut, Israel Independence Day, Sunday, April 26.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Children's Guardian Fund President Hal Hedley presents plaques to Mark Richmond from Furniture Warehouse and Phillip Tavill, CEO of Children First. Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2014
Bridging the gap

The Children's Guardian Fund wants to help teens get hired.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Orchestra's recent Masterworks Concert featured cellist Julian Schwarz, 20-year-old son of conductor Gerard Schwarz. Courtesy photo.
  • By June LeBell |
  • November 22, 2011
Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra: Masterworks Concert

There's a lot more to making music than perfection.

  • Arts + Culture
Join Alex Mahadevan as he reports the daily headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • November 2, 2012
Nov. 2: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Megha-Nancy Buttenheim leads the Let Your Yoga Dance class through an empowering song and dance combination.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 11, 2016
Learning to Let Your Yoga Dance

The Let Your Yoga Dance classes are tailored for people diagnosed with Parkinson's disease to stay active.

  • Health
Joel Gennari, Joey Panek, Drew DeCaro, Betty Jane Parks, Sara DelBeato and Joseph Parra. Courtesy of Donna Des Isles.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 17, 2012
Scene & Heard

We aren't in Kansas anymore; String of news; He's back and I'm not pulling your Leg-o

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 19, 2012
Wave Runners make splash at FLAGS meet

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA Wave Runners sent four swimmers to the Florida Age Group Swimming Championships March 8-11 in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
Learn how to make Euphemia Haye's famous prime peppered steak in your kitchen!
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 6, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Chef Raymond Arpke

This week the Observer went in the kitchen with chef Raymond Arpke of Euphemia Haye, a Sarasota-Manatee Originals restaurant.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • May 5, 2009
Concession hosts First Tee benefit tourney

The Concession Golf Club and Residences and The First Tee of Sarasota/Manatee today announced they will host their annual golf tournament fundraiser May 26.

  • East County
  • News
The building where Lori Martin's body was found in a sauna.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • February 26, 2018
Longboat police, medical examiner wait for test results in sauna death

Longboat Police Chief Pete Cumming said the department has more answers than questions but isn't willing to release anything until the medical examiner gets its tests back.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 24, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 11, 2013
Super Boat Grand Prix decision good news for charities

The Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix is more than a Fourth of July tradition and local economic booster - many area children's programs also rely on the money it nets.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Anais Blake, Jamie Carter, Nancy Cole and Nadine Conte
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 27, 2010
Ballet birthday party a family affair

Sarasota Ballet celebrated its 20th birthday Sept. 26 at Payne Park with a pointe shoe cake, face painting and plenty of dancing.

  • Arts + Culture
Paul Duffy. Courtesy photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 7, 2013
Irishman Paul Duffy hosts Irish tribute to St. Partick's Day March 10

Paul Duffy sat down with the Observer and spoke about his upcoming concert in honor of his homeland.

  • Arts + Culture
Rudolf Mootz and Gerda Meyer performed a wire-comedy act as part of their show. Together with their daughter, Dagmar, they formed The Pedrolas. Photo Courtesy of Dagmar Mootz-Beavers
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 11, 2017
Circus Ring of Fame to gain 6 greats

From performers to owners, this year's inductees shaped the circus world in their own ways.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. Jennifer Macleod
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 11, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer wraps up the week in football.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kris Parins, local artist and member of the Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society, won first prize at the FSWS's latest juried exhibition.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 9, 2014
Beautiful Minds

Local watercolor society creates an artistic splash in latest exhibition.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2011
Lakewood Ranch girls assist in drill

Cousins Rebekah and Sarah Meyers, of Lakewood Ranch, joined others as mock victims during an emergency disaster drill at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport April 20.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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