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  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 9, 2013
Backstage Pass: Volunteers held together by The Ringling glue

During Ringling International Arts Festival (RIAF), there's a lot of foot-traffic and people to greet -- volunteer Roberta Schaumleffel likes it best when it's busy.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota Charter Review Board District 3: David Samuel

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Barbara Steinfirst came from Bradenton to enjoy the various works at the festival.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • February 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : The 25th Annual Sarasota Festival of the Arts

Thousands of people walked the streets of downtown for the 25th Annual Sarasota Festival of the Arts Saturday, Feb 16 and Sunday, Feb 17 to buy unique work and check out the craftsmanship. Old time friends from New Jersey Judy Eisner, Irene Britman and Marilyn Wiener wandered through the festival enjoying the artistic talent. 'It's just beautiful,' said Britman. Locals and tourists alike walked the crowded streets marveling at sculptures, paintings, jewelry and more.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: June 14

Susan Molnar photographed two black skimmers sailing in at sunset to settle down for the night. Look closely in the lower right to see a tiny chick exploring its new world.

  • 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 |
  • March 24, 2010
Our View

Auspicious beginning

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Vue Sarasota Bay is one of three Kolter projects under development in the downtown area.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 18, 2016
Kolter plans another downtown Sarasota high-rise

The West Palm Beach-based developer has announced plans for the 18-story Grande at the Ritz-Carlton Residences.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 18, 2016
UPDATE: UF partnership a community effort

The University of Florida has asked for a $1 million grant from the county to establish a local engineering educational hub.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nathaniel Parrott, Alina Sanchez and Giovanni Rivera perform a patriotic play at Hershorin Schiff Community Day School'    s Learning on Display night.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • May 13, 2017
Community Day School students put Learning on Display

Hershorin Schiff Community Day School hosts Learning on Display night to showcase student work.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 3, 2020
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church hosts first-ever food drive

The donations will support four organizations in the Manasota area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 17, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 17, 2016
Cops Corner 8.18.2016

This information is compiled from Manatee County Sheriff's Office reports.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 30, 2009
10 to contend: Diana Corrigan

Even with a smaller marketing budget and new event fees, Diana Corrigan is optimistic about the Circle's future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • February 23, 2015
Questions remain on Woman's Exchange expansion

On Tuesday, the city will host a second community workshop to discuss the proposed expansion of the Woman's Exchange - a source of concern among Laurel Park residents

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy Photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 22, 2012
SFF Film Review: 'Not Waving, but Drowning'

A gem of a film that explores the adventurist idea of uprooting and reestablishing oneself.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 16, 2018
Lakewood Ranch boys basketball wins third-straight district title

The Mustangs haven't lost to a district opponent since Feb. 2015.

  • East County
  • Sports
Selby Gardens hosts events such as its annual New Year’s Eve Gala at Michael’s on the Bay. The event space and partnership with Michael’s on East was the subject of scrutiny from the Sarasota County Property Appraiser.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 28, 2020
Property appraiser questions nonprofit tax exemptions

A challenge from the Sarasota County Property Appraiser could affect Selby Gardens, Mote Marine Laboratory, Florida Studio Theatre and other organizations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Charter Review Board - District 1: Arlene Sweeting

Sweeting will face Tony Sawyer in the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The owner of the Main Plaza shopping center plans to demolish the two-story commercial structure to make way for a primarily residential development.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 18, 2019
New Main Plaza owner plots 10-story residential buildings

In addition to 418 dwelling units, the plans for a portion of the downtown property call for 50,700 square feet of commercial space on the ground floor.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lighthouse Point homeowners expressed their support for the plan in a video that played at Monday’s Town Commission meeting.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 14, 2011
Commission agrees to reconfigure Lighthouse Point docks

The Longboat Key Town Commission voted to reduce a plan for eight boat slips to seven.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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