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“In Love Walking on Air” is one of two Myrna Morris oil paintings on display featuring African-American subjects. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 16, 2018
'ASALH: Black Muse' exhibit changes the subject

The annual exhibit at Art Center Sarasota showcases African-American artists and artistic subjects.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 4, 2016
Firm protests contract for Longboat Key beach project

A firm has protested the town’s $6.5 million choice of a contractor to mine Longboat Pass and New Pass to renourish island beaches.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 2, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 15, 2019
Jewish Family & Children's Service of the Suncoast lets hearts shine at 2019 gala

The Hearts of Gold gala was held Dec. 15 at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Lauren Falcione, Emma Plumley and Gianna Newsome.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 14, 2019
Cardinal Mooney softball returns for first season since 2013

The Cougars were once a powerhouse, winning back-to-back state titles in 1994 and 1995.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 2, 2010
Residents sew seeds for Ranch SmartFarm

Four women are working to build a sustainable, organic community farm and educational facility.

  • East County
  • News
Dig the Beach volleyball tournament organizers took a unexpected trip to Home Depot and bought tools to clear water from Siesta Key Beach volleyball courts.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 11, 2012
Drainage difficulties delay volleyball tournament

Storm-water drainage problems marred Siesta Key Beach over the weekend and delayed the Dig the Beach Volleyball Tour.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • A time to celebrate |
  • March 5, 2020
Schmitt - Moore ENGAGEMENT

Mr. and Mrs. Schmitt of Lakewood Ranch and Ms. Moore of Bradenton would like to announce the engagement of Derek Schmitt & Stephanie Moore.

  • East County
  • Celebrations
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 31, 2022
Country Club home tops sales at $2.48 million

The Westchester Circle home topped this week's sales at $2.48 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Cardinal Mooney running back Jaz Mongeon, left, carried the ball six times for 124 yards and two touchdowns in the Cougars’ non-district win.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 15, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer recaps the week in football.

  • East County
  • Sports
baklava
  • By Mike Cavaliere |
  • December 5, 2013
Common Nonsense: Thanks for giving; now give me more

Common Nonsense: Thanks for giving; now give me more

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • February 12, 2013
Google Fiber two years later: the Kansas City story

Google Fiber two years later: the Kansas City story

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 15, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 3.15.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Samantha Hyatt touches up her lipstick.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 29, 2016
Crowning glory: pageant goals right on schedule

Lakewood Ranch graduate competes for Miss Florida beauty pageant title.

  • East County
  • News
Adrienne Boynes started weightlifting two years ago, when a girls weightlifting program came to Cardinal Mooney High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 6, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Cardinal Mooney junior weightlifter carries home regional title

The girls weightlifting program has only existed at Mooney for two years.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • March 14, 2012
Bondi. Pam Bondi.

Attorney Gen. Pam Bondi will give the keynote presentation at a breakfast co-hosted by the Republican Club of Longboat Key Friday, March 16 at Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • September 20, 2017
Three things

All about the land

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2012
Obituary: Brooke Greenwald Cohen

Brooke Greenwald Cohen, 45, of Louisville, Ky., and formerly of Longboat Key, died Sept. 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A mural on Second Street in downtown Sarasota served as inspiration for a public art initiative that could receive economic development funding.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 18, 2020
City debates use of economic development funds

After setting aside more than $2.3 million for small business grants, city officials are considering expanding their criteria for spending the money.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Shalaine McLaughlin jumps in front of “Ballet” by Truman Adams.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • September 27, 2019
Strike a pose interactively

If you snap a photo in front the murals tag @rosemarysquaresrq and hashtag #RMSQart #ARTUPsrq.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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