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Save Our Seabirds CEO David Pilston believes the nonprofit can do better work if it draws more people to its City Island bird sanctuary.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 7, 2018
Save Our Seabirds plans for future

The nonprofit is preparing for potential expansion, hopeful it can capitalize on Mote moving its aquarium from City Island.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photos by Kayleigh Omang
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 13, 2018
On the ball: testing out the pickleball phenomenon

Journalist gives pickleball a try to see what Longboat's fascination with the sport is all about.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Selby Gardens has defended the height of a proposed parking garage incorporated into its campus master plan. Image courtesy Selby Gardens.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 6, 2019
Standoff takes shape on Selby Gardens plans

Selby Gardens is confident its proposed master plan will be good for the entire city. Nearby residents are preparing to make the case against the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bradenton's Eric Davy and his 1 1/2-year-old son, Braden, got an autograph from the Bucs' Shelton Quarles.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 17, 2019
Nice take on being a dad at UTC Mall in Sarasota

Former NFL linebacker offers advice at Dad's Day Block Party at Mall at UTC in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
Riverwalk's Linda Carroll and River Club's  Penny Savage like doing low impact exercises in a group setting because they have fun while they work out.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 20, 2019
Sweatin' to the Oldies

Videos inspire women's exercise group to get fit and have fun.

  • Health
Michael Bergquist said the Sarasota United Water Polo Club is welcoming both experienced players and newcomers as it works to establish itself locally.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 27, 2019
Water polo group lobbies for practice space

Does the city have room to accommodate water polo players at Arlington Park?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • July 15, 2019
Janet Suzannah Hunter

Janet Hunter, 86, passed away on Friday morning July 12, 2019, at Doctors Hospital in Sarasota, Florida, following a year of illness.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Riverview sophomore James Simmons (5) and senior Matt Garcia (23) take down Pirates sophomore runner Jay'Den Thibodeau.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 4, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Pirates football enters uncharted territory

Braden River is 0-2 for the first time since 2012.

  • East County
  • Sports
William Hartvigsen, a freshman at Sarasota High, is following in his brother's footsteps.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 5, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Sailors runner has eyes on his brother's times

Sailors freshman William Hartvigsen started running because of his brother Ben's success.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Peter Dugan and John Brancy are the artistic duo behind “Armistice.” Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • November 12, 2018
Sarasota Youth Opera and Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota guests excel

'The Little Sweep' and 'Armistice: The Journey Home' treated Sarasota audiences the same weekend.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Kayleigh Omang gets some puppy kisses at Animal Rescue Coalition’s Unconditional Love Gala Feb. 16 at Michael’s On East.
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • April 30, 2019
Kayleigh Omang says goodbye to Observer Media Group — but not to nonprofits

Black Tie Editor Kayleigh Omang had time for one last column before leaving the company April 30.

  • Black Tie
Alexandra Arrieche conducted Sarasota Orchestra in its final Great Escapes concert of the season, "Dance, Dance, Dance," May 1-4. Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • May 6, 2019
Sarasota Orchestra dances through final Great Escapes concert of the season

Alexandra Arrieche conducted this entertaining concert, which had its peaks and valleys, but still made for an enjoyable evening.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Arianna Rose’s “Family by Numbers" by Best Play at the  2019 Ten-Minute Play Festival. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 16, 2019
Arianna Rose’s 'Family by Numbers' wins best play at Theatre Odyssey festival

For the first time, the Ten-Minute Play Festival featured work by playwrights throughout Florida rather than just Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Some residents in the Presidio, Riviera and Siena sections of Country Club at Lakewood Ranch say truck traffic has increased and is increasing the noise they hear.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 26, 2018
Lakewood Ranch homeowners sound off on traffic volume

Country Club homeowners want solutions for traffic noise along Lorraine Road.

  • East County
  • News
A.J. LaMarc and Grace Hill are both National Merit Semifinalists.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • October 3, 2018
Academic progress shows merit in Lakewood Ranch

Local high school students earn National Merit Semifinalist status.

  • East County
  • News
The Lido Beach home at 85 S. Polk Drive recently sold for $2,131,300. Built in 1958, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,462 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1.7 million in 2008.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 10, 2018
Lido Beach home sells for $2,131,300

Residential real estate transactions for Sept. 24-28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Tommy Gregory
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 19, 2018
District 73: Tommy Gregory

Military veteran vies for District 73 seat.

  • East County
  • News
The summit, according to commissioners, is designed to both inform residents on government strategies as well as allow for public input.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • February 14, 2019
Sarasota County Commissioners back plan for summit on water quality

After analyzing Charlotte County’s recent water quality summit, County Commissioners have decided they would like to coordinate a similar event.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Karen Nikla’s fourth-grade class members at Robert E. Willis Elementary School explored their creativity.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • February 20, 2019
A place for poetry

Fourth-grade teacher Karen Nikla spent a month of class time exploring poetry, reading the likes of Shel Silverstein and Jack Prelutsky and teaching her students the magic of weaving words.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center hosts its Health and Wellness Expos from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Feb. 23, at the hospital.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2019
Healthy fun

There's something to do every day.

  • Health
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