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Next month, when 3 million US Airways passengers pick up their in-flight magazine, they’ll be thumbing through 50 pages jam-packed with pictures and text — all about Sarasota.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 20, 2011
Sarasota to fly sky-high

What started out as a 14-page advertising section featuring Sarasota's cultural organizations has more than tripled in size.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • November 14, 2013
County agencies prepare for snowbirds

With the county's population set to increase by more than a third during the winter months, area agencies prepare for public services and utilities to adapt to the increased demand.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2018
District 72 special election guide

Learn all you need to know about voting in the upcoming election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kirsten Hannabass
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Ski-A-Rees

At one point in the Ski-A-Rees show, a little boy was invited down to the announcer's deck where two skiers jumped out of the water and over his head, landing gracefully back on the skis in the water on Sunday, April 29. The Ski-A-Rees water skiing show troupe performs 30 free shows every Sunday during season at their stadium off of Ken Thompson Parkway. They range in age from 7-years-old to 81-years-old and a lot of the skiers are siblings - their parents also attend every show and practice.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 14, 2017
Random Acts Returns with 'Hold My Beer'

Director Kelly Woodland reflects on the rebirth of her theater company.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • July 15, 2009
SMR wins approval in Villages revote

Sarasota commissioners approved the Lakewood Ranch developer's requests to change the county's Comprehensive Plan July 8.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2015
MY VIEW | Bobby Jones: Sell it

The national trend is for municipally owned golf courses to be sold. Selling Bobby Jones to a developer could help solve the city’s debt and affordable housing issues.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 21, 2010
Business Observer

Lilly Pulitzer event will benefit Save Our Seabirds; Circle's Cafe Galante now under new ownership

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Earlier this month, a consultant deemed the Fishkind feasibility study as accurate.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 24, 2010
TOP STORY, FEB.: Ranch Incorporation

The Lakewood Ranch Civic Action Forum hosted its first public meeting regarding the incorporation of Lakewood Ranch Feb. 24.

  • East County
  • News
Greenville bought a piece of land and attracted a Hyatt Regency to the site. Sarasota is in the middle of an effort to do something similar with a sliver of land next to the Palm Avenue parking garage.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 3, 2013
LOOKING AHEAD: Model for Downtown

Downtown advocates frequently reference Greenville when they talk about what they want downtown Sarasota to be like.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 4, 2017
Al Bagot remembered for quick wit, personality

The Longboat Key resident died Dec. 18 at the age of 95.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 13, 2013
Turtles head home after rehab at Mote

Tyler the turtle is back at sea.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Betty Greenspan has designed original botanical art for nearly 40 years. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 1, 2018
Betty Greenspan's permanent botanical artwork exudes flower power

The owner of Fusion Botanical Arts, Betty Greenspan, creates works inspired by nature that promote joy and healing.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 16, 2016
Your morning joe could be your new BFF

Despite many myths surrounding coffee, research shows it is a most beneficial beverage for your health.

  • Health
A $675,000 seasonal traffic study that’s going to analyze traffic in both Manatee and Sarasota counties is going to need some local money  to get it done.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 22, 2016
Traffic study needs local funds

A $675,000 study will examine seasonal traffic on the barrier islands but local money is needed to help pay for the study.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 12, 2014
ULI: The final report

An eight-member panel completed the report after a five-day study in October.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The Rev. Dean Taylor is an accomplished cellist who already has performed during one St. Boniface service. Rachel O'Hara
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • October 20, 2011
Neighbors: A focus on faith and fun

When the Rev. Dean Taylor arrived this month at St. Boniface Episcopal Church, he told the staff, 'This is your year to do bold and adventurous experiments, because the stakes are so low.'

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Keep Sarasota County Beautiful (KSCB) is seeking volunteers to participate in the 2012 International Coastal Cleanup from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 15.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 3, 2012
County seeks volunteers for International Coastal Cleanup

Volunteers are being sought for a Sept. 15 coastal cleanup. Volunteers are being offered free admission to Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 1, 2010
Grape Expectations

Pat and Bob Gussin visited New Zealand in 2002, and it turned out to be a fruitful trip for the Longboat Key couple.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 1, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Olson, Luckner earn resident's commendation; Fitzgerald story biased

  • Sarasota
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