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Curator Dustin Juengel hopes to explore how technology influences artists today.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 24, 2016
Life after technology

Art Center Sarasota’s #postdigitial exhibition explores the pervasive nature of technology today — with a surprisingly hopeful outlook.

  • Arts + Culture
BUSTED: This week in police reports: Friday, Feb. 13
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 30, 2015
BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, Jan. 29

BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, Jan. 29

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Vice President of the Goodwill Foundation  Veronica Brandon Miller with President and CEO for Goodwill Manasota Bob Rosinsky during the Goodwill Ambassadors Luncheon in April.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 19, 2015
Goodwill board of directors announces new member

Goodwill Manasota President and CEO Bob Rosinsky named to board of directors for Goodwill International Industries.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
The gas valve removed from one homeowner’s front yard light shows corrosion that he said could have led to a natural-gas leak.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 22, 2011
Hamptons homeowner wins lawsuit

After a two-year lawsuit, one resident of The Hamptons was granted the right to switch to electric-powered street lamps.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 25, 2016
Do-over in District 23 …

The Republican District 23 Senate race features four experienced lawmakers who would serve respectably. But their views on Medicaid change our point of view.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 9, 2012
Obituary: Pamela Chapman

Pamela Chapman, of Sarasota, and formerly of London and Longboat Key, died May 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • November 13, 2015
Sarasota in Defense of Animals gets on Island Time

More than 135 animal lovers enjoyed an evening benefiting Sarasota in Defense of Animals at the Island Time fundraiser Nov. 12, at Daiquiri Deck.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Read this week's cops corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 16, 2011
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Martin Cohn and Steven Peters
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 13, 2010
ELECTION 2010: Lakewood Ranch CDD 5 Seat 5

In the weeks leading up to the general election, which will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2, The East County Observer will profile contested races pertinent to East County residents. Meet the contestants for CDD 5 Seat 5.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 4, 2010
Sibling Celebration

East County residents Brooksann, Savannah and Connor Cummings created memories at Camp Able July 19-24.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 6, 2015
News Briefs

Longboat Key recognized as 7th safest city in Florida; Centre Shops evacuated after gas leak; Town to test utilities on Jungle Queen Way, Broadway; FDOT plans for Longboat

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 24, 2016
Do-over in District 23 …

The Republican District 23 Senate race features four experienced lawmakers who would serve respectably. But their views on Medicaid change our point of view.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2016
Congratulations to this month's winners of our photo contest!

Niki Muller, Jeannie Sparks and Neil Oldham have won the Observer's photo contest for June.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • January 23, 2019
Benedict Urban Feole

Benedict Urban Feole, 91, a devoted husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-grandfather, passed away on January 18, 2019 at The Arbor at Galloway Ridge, Pittsboro, North Carolina. His obituary tribute is publishing in the Longboat Observer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Harvest United Methodist Church Rev. Steve Price tries to get out on the court at least twice a week.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 4, 2015
King of His Court

Harvest United Methodist Church co-pastor Steve Price won the National Men’s 50s Clay Court Doubles Championship Oct. 18.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • December 12, 2016
Film review: 'Manchester by the Sea'

Casey Affleck's haunting, heartbreakign performance might be his best yet.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 20, 2009
Closet Bookworms

Longboat Library gets help from a few good men

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 11, 2015
Ready for Business

Goodwill Manasota will open its first East County store March 19.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key residents have complained that traffic congestion has been worse than ever this season. File photo
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 15, 2015
Traffic is top concern for future project

Mark Walsh, vice president of Ocean Properties Ltd., has tried to address every concern residents have about a future Longboat Key Club Islandside project, including density, height and development relocation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Riverview junior Austin Katz will compete in four events at the Class 4A Swimming and Diving State Championships Nov. 14, in Stuart.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 12, 2015
Going for Gold

Riverview junior Austin Katz is the No. 1 seed in two events heading into the Class 4A Swimming and Diving State Championships Nov. 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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