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Architectural rendering of the Sarasota Museum of Art/SMOA, a division of the Ringling College of Art and Design.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 16, 2014
Ringling College begins major construction on new art museum

Today the Ringling College of Art and Design began major renovations on the Sarasota Museum of Art/SMOA as announcing a party and a national search for a new executive director

  • Arts + Culture
Join Alex Mahadevan as he reports the daily headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • October 19, 2012
Oct. 19: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 28, 2017
Water remains safe to drink despite unusual taste

Musky smell, odor result of algae bloom.

  • East County
  • News
Edward Alley and June LeBell  — File photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 3, 2018
Edward Alley carries on June LeBell’s legacy

The husband of the late radio personality and music critic June LeBell will take her place as the host of the 2018 SILL Music Monday lecture series.

  • Arts + Culture
This hurricane season, residents can get a free ride from the county to evacuation centers if they need one.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • May 4, 2018
Sarasota County announces hurricane evacuation transport plan

There will be seven places in Sarasota and Longboat Key to hitch a ride from the county if you can't get to an evacuation center on your own in the event of a hurricane.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The new historical marker tells the history of the New Edzell Castle, which was Bird Key’s first mansion. The home was torn down in 1959.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • January 9, 2013
Bird Key receives historical designation

Bird Key receives historical designation 99 years after the erection of the key's first mansion, which was demolished in 1959.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Design & Dine finalists: Jamie and Cindy Krider
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 6, 2013
Feb. 6: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Design & Dine finalists: Jamie and Cindy Krider; SMR secures use of Viking unit; Sarasota considers changes to its 2050 growth plan; SMA performs for Town Hall Lecture Series; Brass Tacks: Maestro Andrew Lane

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 3, 2010
Candidates debate issues

A forum held Tuesday, March 2, in the cultural media room of the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, allowed leaders of community groups and the approximately 60 people in attendance to ask questions of the commission candidates vying for three commission seats.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Keith Davey
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 20, 2011
INCORPORATION Q&A: Incorporation Study Group

Proponents of the incorporation of Lakewood Ranch answer readers' questions.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 27, 2014
County, engineers meet to discuss dam repairs

Based on recommendations by engineers, Manatee County staff will determine fixes to the Lake Manatee dam.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch junior forward LaDazhia Williams finished with 13 points in the state semifinals versus Niceville Feb. 19.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 20, 2016
Lakewood Ranch earns shot at state championship

The Mustangs will compete for the Class 7A state championship against Winter Haven.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 5, 2009
Commissioner Patterson announces re-election run

County Commissioner Nora Patterson, who represents District 4, which runs from the waterfront to Interstate 75 between Bee Ridge Road and Clark Road and includes areas such as Siesta Key and Gulf Gate, announced today that she'll run for re-election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Medallion Homes founder Carlos Beruff will run for U.S. Senate this year.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 25, 2016
Carlos Beruff to launch U.S. Senate campaign

The Manatee County developer released a campaign video on YouTube this week, and plans to formally announce his candidacy Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 23, 2019
Sarasota Memorial Hospital breaks ground on new radiation oncology center

The center is part of the hospital's $220 million cancer institute.

  • East County
  • News
Jeremy Lisitza
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • April 27, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

Today, he is a fountain pen; 91 is the magic number; Flamingos invade Casey Key; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • January 21, 2020
'Peace, justice, freedom and equality': Sarasota celebrates MLK Day

Sarasota remember Martin Luther King Jr. with celebrations and a nod to his dream.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Michael Foreman
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 29, 2011
Small Business Finalist: 10 or Fewer Employees: Foreman & Associates

Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Hard hats with The Mark logo printed on their fronts sit on shovels before the ground breaking.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 9, 2017
Stakeholders break ground on downtown Sarasota development

City staff and development stakeholders gathered on Aug. 9 to break ground on The Mark — a downtown condominium complex slated for completion June 2019.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 25, 2012
Our View: Reviewing codes long overdue

Longboat Key commissioners don't get much credit, but for this we want to encourage them to forge ahead.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 11, 2010
City to discuss pension reductions

Lowering the retirement payout for both police and general city employees could save taxpayers more than $230 million.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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