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The Woman'   s Exchange has not made a decision about its plans for the future.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 16, 2017
Future of Woman’s Exchange remains unclear

The city made zoning changes to accommodate the expansion of the consignment shop, but the Woman’s Exchange still may not stay in its Orange Avenue home.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • February 8, 2012
Observed: Opa! St. Barbara preps for festival

When you're a minority, many folks are curious about your heritage, but they don't quite know how to inquire. They don't want to say anything that could be construed as offensive, so they skirt around, delicate as a doily.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Tyler Beasley.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 23, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Tyler Beasley

The ODA quarterback talks overcoming losses and snakes.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 4, 2018
Longboat Key celebrates the stars and stripes

The annual Freedom Fest featured a parade, dog costume contest, butterfly release, games and more.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • September 22, 2016
Film review: 'Snowden'

Oliver Stone's new film shows that for Edward Snowden, the only safe place is on the run.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • October 11, 2012
When is a "pop-up" restaurant more than just a pop-up?

When is a "pop-up" restaurant more than just a pop-up?

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Sean Morris hangs from the ceiling of his homemade cave rock-climbing wall.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 30, 2012
Sean Morris: Sarasota's ninja

This Sarasota ninja is flipping for training using movement-based stunts.

  • Arts + Culture
Scientists believe female manatees race to shallow waters to evade males that want to mate.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 20, 2012
Mating manatee herd lands on Siesta

Mote Marine laboratory staff and volunteers tried to keep onlookers from getting too close to the approximately nine-member herd.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Marcia Gutridge with two of her grandchildren, Keith and Harper
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2018
Treats and traditions top Longboaters holidays

From running to rum cake, Longboat Key residents cherish their holiday rituals and recipes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • March 13, 2014
India Palace spices up Main Street

India Palace spices up Main Street

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Bindi Schield with her dog Penny. Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 30, 2018
Bead Bonanza

Bindi Schield and her dog competed at collecting beads at the De Soto Parade. Penny, the dog, won.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Maureen Wilt said that Lucas Giffard’s leadership skills set him apart from other scholarship applicants.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • May 17, 2019
Surprise! Pine View School senior receives $20,000 scholarship from FPL

Florida Power and Light Co. surprised Lucas Gifford with an annual scholarship.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Bayfront Park Recreation Center is among the specific issues to be raised in the town's survey.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 8, 2020
Town survey begins with postcards next week

Opinions sought on town services, key issues facing the town.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 10, 2016
Bondi: Longboat can’t cite boaters for noise

Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming: ‘If need be, we’ll send a test case through.’

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 23, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Aug. 24

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Kevin Geary submitted this photo of a pelican fishing at sunset at the Bay Isles Beach Club on Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2015
Longboat Key photo contest winner: Oct. 1

Kevin Geary submitted this photo of a pelican fishing at sunset at the Bay Isles Beach Club on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The 10-story, 17-unit Sansara is the latest luxury development expected to break ground in downtown Sarasota.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 6, 2015
Buyers flocking to downtown Sarasota development

Sansara developer Matt Kihnke said activity has ratcheted up over the last month for the $11 million Burns Square luxury condominium building.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 2, 2017
Labor Day Regatta sails Sarasota Bay

Despite a lack of wind, spirits were high on the first day of the 71st Annual Labor Day Regatta.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Deb and Larry Kabinoff with Gracie represented Team Ava. The group raised money to sponsor a Southeastern Guide Dogs puppy in memory of Deb Kabinoff's late sister Ava.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 19, 2016
Southeastern Guide Dogs takes a stroll through Payne Park

Teams collected more than $100,000 for the Southeastern Guide Dogs Walkathon Saturday, March 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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