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Just like my predecessor, I too was given the opportunity to interview Dylan McDermott. Photo by Rich Schineller
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 27, 2017
Letter from the (New) Editor

Niki Kottmann will take Nick Friedman's place as the Observer's Managing Editor of Arts and Entertainment.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2019
East County weather page photo: July 18

Scott Veix captures a snowy egret catching a bite to eat on White Eagle Boulevard.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: July 18

Sergio Albuquerque caught this sunset through a veil of heavy clouds on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Eddie Kirsch
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 1, 2011
Sarasota Observer announces staff additions

Taking over as Sarasota Observer City Editor is someone extremely familiar with the position - former Longboat Observer City Editor Kurt Schultheis.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ben Hammond rocked out on the main stage with his band, Sunday, March 25, 2012 at the 17th annual Giving Hunger the Blues festival.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 6, 2015
Giving Hunger the Blues returns to rock Southside Village

Block party features performers and bands to benefit local organizations.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
WCI Communities’ Key Largo model is in The Links at Rosedale. It boasts 2,389 square feet of living space, three bedrooms, three full bathrooms and a halfbath.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 17, 2015
Builders group parades area homes

It's that time of year again, when hobbyist interior decorators and prospective homebuyers grab their maps and car keys and head out for a drive around town.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 18, 2010
Pre-preview party goes off like a dream

DreamWorks animators previewed their latest film, "How to Train Your Dragon," at a scholarship fundraiser Feb. 13, at Ringling College of Art and Design.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 6, 2016
Traffic Part II: Costs mount

Prospective homebuyers express doubts. Beach Bistro lost 22 Longboat patrons in one night because of traffic. The horror stories on traffic are replacing our airline stories.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: March 5

Ian Glazer captured this snowy egret watching over the bay near Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2020
East County weather page photo: March 5

Gordon Silver captured this female eagle enjoying a shady spot under the wings of her mate on Lorraine Road.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ben Moore
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 3, 2018
Sarasota Catholic schools get new superintendent

Diocese's new education leader assumes role over 16 schools, about 4,800 students

  • Sarasota
  • News
Will Stapleton and Reilly O'Connell pose with the marionettes before the children arrive.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • October 14, 2019
Marionettes come alive at Pinocchio pre-show

Florida Studio Theatre opened its children's theatre season with Pinnochio on Oct. 12 and 13.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Braden River sophomore Devontae Fields gains positive yardage in the first quarter.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 28, 2014
Focused on the Finish

The Braden River High football team slipped past Cardinal Mooney 8-0 in its spring game May 22.

  • East County
  • Sports
Katherine Frayre practices at Celsius Tennis Academy.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 20, 2017
Celsius Tennis Academy instructor helps young player on difficult journey

Her daily trek, from Tijuana, Mexico, to Chula Vista, Calif., takes 3 1/2 hours each way.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Bradford Saivetz |
  • October 13, 2010
My View: Amendment 4 would protect our citizens

If a developer wants to change our comprehensive plan, our local 'constitution,' then it should require a public vote.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 31, 2010
Colony Association seeks to dissolve partnership

If a bankruptcy judge approves dissolution, the famed tennis resort would become a condominium association.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • April 18, 2018
Group to give ideas for land by Celery Fields

Fresh Start took five months to narrow down four proposals for county-owned land outside the Celery Fields. Now it's time for the County Commission to weigh in.

  • Sarasota
  • News
San Marco’s anchor tenant space has been vacant since the plaza opened.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 10, 2015
New owner secures San Marco anchor space

A new owner believes opportunity is ripe at San Marco Plaza’s anchor space, once planned as a second location for the now-closed Golden Apple Dinner Theatre.

  • East County
  • News
Town manager said he thought the ad announcing Monday' s commission meeting would not meet the legal test required by Florida law.
  • By John McGuire |
  • April 5, 2017
Mistake prompts height-issue delay

Town was worried public notice ad did not follow state rules.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"Around the World in 80 Days" runs through June 23. Photo by Andrew Billington
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 10, 2019
Asolo Rep's 'Around the World in 80 Days' takes all generations on a fun trip

Laura Eason’s adaptation of Jules Verne’s novel takes Asolo Repertory Theatre audiences on a voyage of imagination.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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