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This rendering depicts Sabal Palm Plaza with Boaz Vaadia's sculpture “Ba'al & Yizhaq.”
  • By David Conway |
  • December 8, 2016
City loosens public art rules for new developments

Developers will be allowed to bundle their required public art contributions into one large project — and the city may use public funds to enhance those projects.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cheetah Lounge President William Bullard, in a Feb. 14 letter to Sarasota County Zoning Administrator Brad Bailey, wrote that the club was exempt from county ordinances enacted in 2008 to regulate adult entertainment businesses.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 5, 2013
Sarasota County sues Cheetah Club

County Attorney Stephen DeMarsh announced a request to the Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court to order the strip club to comply with a county ordinance March 5.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The mast of a sunken sailboat is visible to the left of another vessel in Sarasota Bay.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • September 9, 2016
Swamped sailboat in Sarasota Bay spotlights derelict vessel issues on Longboat Key

Vulgar behavior, danger from leaky boats spurs complaints to Longboat Key Police Department.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A view of the parcel to be considered for rezoning
  • By Jack Short |
  • December 22, 2015
DR Horton seeks rezone for Palmer Ranch development

The rezone and development, if approved, would put more than twice as many homes on the parcel than are currently allowed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Woody Harrelson said if he had to choose which of his characters' worlds to live in, he would choose the world of "Now You See Me."
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 30, 2018
Academy Award nominee Woody Harrelson visits Ringling College

The acclaimed actor screened his directorial debut, 'Lost in London,' and answered audience questions on Jan. 29 at Ringling College of Art and Design.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 28, 2019
Commission plans walking tour of green-space site

June 3 regular meeting will include morning portion on paths forward for land, then and afternoon portion for the rest of the agenda.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Riverview'  s Brion Whitley grabs an alley-oop from Rams teammate AJ Caldwell.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 30, 2017
Talent of local stars on display in All-Star basketball games

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • April 11, 2015
Lido Beach gets jazzy

The Lido Key Residents Association held its inaugural big band concert on April 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 31, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Julia Bellanger

The Observer spotlights ODA runner Julia Bellanger.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dorothy Lawrence sports a red, lace hat for the party.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • May 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Charitable Foundation Kentucky Derby Party

Sarasota Yacht Club Charitable Foundation held its 4th annual Kentucky Derby Party on Saturday, May 3. Ladies competed for most extravagant hat as attendees enjoyed drinks, raffles and a live auction in honor of the 140th Kentucky Derby. Proceeds benefitted the SYC Charitable Foundation scholarship program for Marine Science, Marine Engineering, or Seamanship.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Braden River wide receiver Daveon Wortham celebrates with running back Raymond Thomas, who scored a pair of rushing touchdowns in the Pirates 31-7 win.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 16, 2016
Braden River prevails over gritty Lakewood Ranch football squad

Pomp and circumstance of big rivalry game lives up the hype.

  • East County
  • News
Advanced art students in Wade Smith's class worked on this Florida wetlands mural two days a week for the last six weeks. Students celebrated completion of the project Nov. 7.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 9, 2011
Nolan Middle School students paint mural of native Florida

Art students at Nolan Middle School recently completed a mural of a native Florida landscape on a building on campus. A dedication ceremony was held Nov. 7.

  • East County
  • News
File photo The Creekwood Master Association dedicated its memorial, partially funded by the county's community enhancement program, during a Memorial Day celebration in 2010.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 21, 2014
Refocused grant program aims to better neighborhoods

By providing a little nudge, Manatee County hopes people will reinvest in their communities.

  • East County
  • News
Angalique Schweitger of Southeast High School with Kari Reddish, a digital design teacher at Lakewood Ranch High School
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Heart & Soul Gala

The Manatee Education Foundation hosted the sixth annual 2013 Heart & Soul Gala and Live Art Auction Jan. 26 at Polo Grill. Student artists were recognized for their work and received scholarships ranging from $150 to $1,500 and other gifts.

  • East County
  • News
David Bullock spoke to the commission at Monday’s meeting.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 4, 2011
UPDATED: Commission approves Bullock contract

Sarasota County Deputy Administrator David Bullock will receive a $180,000 annual salary as interim town manager.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The camps are the first for adults the county is offering, and are scheduled through August.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 6, 2017
County offers summer camps for adults

Pickleball Camp, Fishing 101 and Wine Pairing Camp are all coming up this summer — for adults over 50 only.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 13, 2014
Sidelines

Sarasota girls win regional crown; Rams dominate in the pool at championships; Riverview cross-country teams headed to state meet

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 7, 2016
(Beauty) Bar Crawl pampers guests

Attendees enjoyed some "me" time at Fresh Salon Spa Style

  • Black Tie
Lara Hines, a local sand sculptor, starts the second session of Crystal Classic sand sculpting Oct. 13, at Siesta Key beach.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Crystal Classic sand sculpting lessons

Award winning sand sculptors Lara Hines and Libby Bennett this morning led the first day of free sand sculpting lessons offered by organizers of the Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sand Sculpting competition. The local sculptors gave hands-on guidance during two 45-minute sessions at Siesta Key public beach. The pair will teach two more sessions Oct. 20, and Nov. 3.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 10, 2009
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