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"I learned just as much about color here living on the Gulf of Mexico as anywhere else," William Kelley says.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 29, 2013
Second nature: William Kelley

William Kelley could be the Dr. Seuss of local artists, but his colorful, and seemingly whimsical landscapes are as real as Siesta Key sunsets.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 7, 2009
Our View

Fair and balanced

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Business owners leaving St. Armands Circle think the character of the tourist district is changing. What does that mean for shops in the area?
  • By David Conway |
  • December 28, 2016
Top Story — July: St. Armands Circle merchants question restaurant ratio

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 13, 2016
Guns make you safer

Few people would agree with that idea, or with two bills that would allow guns to be carried in the open. But there’s a legitimate case for how open carry can improve safety.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 11, 2011
DID refocuses marketing efforts

The Downtown Improvement District, Sarasota Convention & Visitors Bureau and other organizations discussed pooling their resources for maximum impact.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jessi Smith |
  • October 8, 2012
TWIS Talks RIAF: Enchanting, Culturally-Rich Music to be Performed by Ensemble Basiani

TWIS Talks RIAF: Enchanting, Culturally-Rich Music to be Performed by Ensemble Basiani

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Ariel Blue. Courtesy photo.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 15, 2016
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe presents 'The Colored Museum'

WBTT joins theaters across America in simultaneous staged readings of this production, exploring satire, self and signifying.

  • Arts + Culture
Elvita Phelan, Maria Laura Jones, Debbie Smith and Cheryl McGrew attended.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 1, 2011
Local educators learn about STEM

Four Manatee County educators attended the Children's Engineering Convention in Virginia Feb. 20-26.

  • East County
  • News
Phil Pagano has managed the Sarasota Farmers Market since 2009. Now, he’s beginning a conversation about what the future of the market will look like. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • May 28, 2015
Q+A with Phil Pagano

Thanks to the success of the Sarasota Farmers Market, manager Phil Pagano is now looking toward the future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By The Insider |
  • March 20, 2012
SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL SFF 2012 Festival Slate Announced!

SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL SFF 2012 Festival Slate Announced!

  • Arts + Culture
Joe Berkely and his wife, Nancy. Photo courtesy of Plymouth Harbor
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 14, 2016
Sky was the limit for Joe Berkely

The Plymouth Harbor resident reached soaring heights as a pilot and newspaper owner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 2, 2015
WATCH: Zach Gilliland

WATCH: Zach Gilliland

  • Arts + Culture
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 27, 2015
White Picket Produce: Organic food at your doorstep

White Picket Produce: Organic food at your doorstep

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The proposed 2013-14 Sarasota County School Board budget includes a slight millage rate increase after a state-mandated segment of the rate rose over last year.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 22, 2013
Sarasota County School Board to present 2013-14 budget

The board's 2013-14 budget shows signs of recovery following years of cuts and declining revenues.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 10, 2015
Microsoft grants $1 million in technology to charities

Technology giant Microsoft’s first window into the Southwest Florida market will come with a donation of nearly $1 million in technology to local nonprofits.

  • East County
  • News
The Braden River Rage U11 boys team won its last two tournaments of the season to earn a No. 9 state ranking. Photos by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 10, 2015
Rage on the Rise

After not winning a game two years ago, the Braden River Rage U11 boys soccer team finished the season 17-0-1 and won its last two tournaments.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 2, 2010
Business Observer

Rusty Chinnis Contractors hires new project manager; The Lazy Lobster now open for summer hours

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 19, 2012
Businesses celebrate growth at Circle Association meeting

The Lynch sisters, Chris and Ethna, hosted the Circle Association members for today's monthly morning meeting at Lynches Pub and Grub.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 2, 2010
Buchanan talks jobs with city commissioners

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan visited the City Commission for the first time ever to discuss how the federal government may be able to help bring jobs to Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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