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  • By Gabriel Hament |
  • October 29, 2018
My View: Let's Change the Date to move Sarasota forward

Supporters say approval will bring more turnout to city elections.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Chad Ruis worked on a piece of artwork during the Siesta Fiesta festival last year.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 11, 2013
Merchants put Siesta Key on the map with Siesta Fiesta

Siesta Key merchants came together in 1972 to organize an art show that, for the past 41 years, has brought hundreds of thousands of people to Siesta Key each year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Raymond Thomas.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 5, 2016
East County High 5 moments: 10.06.16

East County High 5 moments: 10.06.16

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 18, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 25

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Valerie Dimond and Gabby, an Umbrella Cockatoo, greet visitors.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • January 2, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Gabbing Gabby

Valerie Dimond and Gabby, a lively Umbrella Cockatoo, welcome guests to Save Our Seabirds on Thursday, January 2. A non-profit wildlife organization, Save Our Seabirds makes it their mission to rescue, rehabilitate and release sick and injured birds. Stop by any day of the week to meet Gabby and her other feathered friends.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 9, 2015
Longboat Key Letters to the Editor 12.10.15

Readers respond to new crosswalks on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 15, 2016
Selby Gardens celebrates 40th with The Orchid Show

The Orchid Show at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is open through March 27.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 23, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Cody Staton

Twelve-year-old quarterback Cody Staton threw five touchdown passes and connected for three two-point conversions to lead the East Manatee Bulldogs Navy Wildcat team to a 22-16 victory over the Storm and a 16-6 victory over the Southeast Tampa Seminoles to win the FYD South Conference Championship May 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
Volunteer Sierra Snow and Director of Development Katie Hood enjoy working one-on-one with people affected by Alzheimer's.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 2, 2014
The Good News: Katie Hood

Focusing on healthy brains, Katie Hood and the Alzheimer's Association provide support for Alzheimer's patients and their caregivers.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 11, 2017
Wine, food take spotlight in Lakewood Ranch fundraiser

The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch hosted the 16th annual Suncoast Food and Wine Festival.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Gurland tries to work on clay everyday but said sometimes other things come up or she doesn'   t have enough energy.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 1, 2017
Clay brings passion to Longboater

99-year-old Regina Gurland molds a happy life with her hands-on hobby.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jack Black and Melanie Massell
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Republican Club Barbecue

Members of the Longboat Key Republican Club met Sunday, May 19, at the Sarasota Yacht Club, for their regular meeting. Members mingled poolside and enjoyed food and beverages, as well as live music.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 27, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Thank you; Wake-up time

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Grayson Tullio, 8, is excited to have his own service dog, Hooch, at home with him.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 30, 2012
Golden Returns

Eight-year-old Grayson Tullio, who suffers from Duchenne muscular dystrophy, brought home his new service dog, Hooch, Friday, May 18.

  • East County
  • News
Sloan has lived in France for 41 years and started one of the first cooking schools outside of Paris in Lyon in 1979, Les Gastronomes de Paris.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 23, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Libby Sloan

Libby Sloan has had a fascinating life, especially when it comes to the culinary arts.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Rams celebrate after beating rival Venice for the first time since 2016.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 12, 2019
Riverview volleyball beats rival power Venice for first time since 2016

The win gave the Rams confidence and chemistry moving forward.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Access the the Starbucks on State Road 70, just west of I-75, was blocked by tape and a patrol car.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 20, 2017
Two Starbucks locations burglarized in Manatee County

Both stores suffered similar types of damages, officials said.

  • East County
  • News
Heather Dunhill
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • February 20, 2013
Guest Fashion Editor: Heather Dunhill

Heather Dunhill lives each day to the highest fashion degree -- her style is feminine with an architectural edge. The fashionista writes Sarasota magazine's monthly column, Fashion IQ, as well a weekly style blog.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy photo
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 15, 2014
Return to Form

A bicycle accident nearly five months ago has given Pine View School junior Triston Waiss new appreciation for life and the water.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Soloist Adolfo Gutiérrez Arenas, cello, with Sarasota Orchestra President and CEO Joe McKenna
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 8, 2017
Sarasota Orchestra hosts first dinner of the season

The orchestra dinner series began Nov. 8 at Michael’s On East with guest performer Adolfo Gutiérrez Arenas.

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