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Trust me you’ll get used to it — our new design.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2015
Top Story — February: We asked for unique; we got it: Mondrian

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

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bailey
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 10, 2016
Manatee County School Board candidates sound off

District 1 candidates share their thoughts, concerns about the School District's future.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • June 14, 2016
Film review: 'Maggie's Plan'

Greta Gerwig brings the charm in Rebecca Miller's new romantic comedy.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 20, 2010
Reality check

Forty artists get real (and surreal) in the latest exhibit to grace the walls of Ringling College's Selby Gallery.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • August 5, 2009
Doctor opens facial and oral surgery center

The Manatee Oral & Facial Surgery Center welcomed patients to its new East County location off State Road 70 July 6.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 8, 2013
Heritage Harbour CDD meeting results in two resignations

Chairman Joseph Jaudon and District Manager Jim Ward resigned from their respective posts.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 3, 2014
Hail Dale kicks off JDub's beer tour

Hail Dale kicks off JDub's beer tour

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 28, 2016
CYD helps turn the page with Forty Carrots

Community Youth Development SRQ Volunteens spend the morning reading to preschoolers at Forty Carrots Family Center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tasha Muhammad got a bar for now and for later.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 3, 2016
Willis Elementary staff screams for ice cream

Faculty and staff got free ice cream Tuesday, May 3, as part of teacher appreciation week.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 11, 2014
Common Ground: Buffalo Wizards combine music, art and friendship

Common Ground: Buffalo Wizards combine music, art and friendship

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • September 30, 2009
Progressive Dinner - Indulge in downtown Sarasota's culinary treats

Downtown Sarasota has a plethora of wonderful restaurants and types of cuisine.

  • Arts + Culture
Juan Florensa
  • By John McGuire |
  • March 15, 2017
In his last year, public works chief looks ahead to unfinished projects

Juan Florensa still has a lot planned for his final months in town government.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 11, 2014
Distant relatives of Mable Ringling visit The Ringling

This week, four great nieces and nephews of Mable Ringling are in town from New Mexico to visit The Ringling and Sarasota. Mable Burton Ringling was one of five daughters and never had any children. One of her sisters was Dulcy Burton Schueler.

  • Arts + Culture
Carlos Beruff, middle, says the Long Bar Pointe is a "transformational" property, where he and his partners seek to develop something better than just another subdivision. Photos by Lori Sax / Business Observer
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 16, 2013
Point Taken: Long Bar Point developer outlines next step

The power of a strong social-media presence can be persuasive - in any industry. A prominent local homebuilder takes that lesson personally.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • December 23, 2016
Film review: 'Jackie'

"Jackie" is a powerfully solemn portrait of grief, loss and dignity.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 30, 2010
Cops Corner 07.01.10

About 35 protesters descended on a store that sells puppies. Employees told police the protesters were harassing customers and not allowing them to enter the store.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 28, 2010
Chapel signs cell-tower lease

The Longboat Island Chapel signed a lease July 26 for a 150-foot cell tower to be placed on its property at 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
 LECOM service recognized
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 27, 2013
News Briefs

County approves sporting clays range; Buchanan speaks in Lakewood Ranch; ECOM service recognized

  • East County
  • News
The scoreboard could get a workout in the Sarasota vs. North Port non-district matchup.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 14, 2012
Friday Night Clash: Sept. 14

Tonight's games include Lakewood Ranch vs. Bayshore, Sarasota vs. North Port, and ODA at Moore Haven. Read more in our "Friday Night Clash."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By TWIS Street |
  • May 27, 2013
Farmers Market Field Trip: Peperonata Pasta

Farmers Market Field Trip: Peperonata Pasta

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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