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Jon and Jackson Anderson with a ukulele and mandolin.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 19, 2015
Weekend Best Best: Sarasota Folk Festival

Events for the weekend include Sarasota Folk Festival and Gem, Bead & Jewelry show

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Monica Mingote submitted this photo, taken while walking her dog outside of her home at The Preserve at Tara Golf & Country Club.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 13, 2015
East County photo contest winner: May 14

East County photo contest winner: May 14

  • East County
  • Neighbors
William Rosen submitted this photo of an osprey chasing an eagle off the roof of Grand Bay building four, taken from his Longboat Key lanai.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 13, 2015
Longboat photo contest winner: May 14

Longboat photo contest winner: May 14

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Solvita model is one of 41 homes featured in this year's tour. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 30, 2013
Home tour traffic on the rise

Nearly 30% more visitors stopped by Lakewood Ranch visitor centers this weekend, compared to last year.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County's beaches are among the area's main tourist attractions.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 3, 2024
Sarasota County tourism continues downward trend in June

Although there were fewer visitors, there were still 265,000 room nights sold in June of this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Leon S. Pitts II and Ariel Blue star in Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's "Big Sexy: The Fats Waller Revue," which runs from Aug. 22 through Sept. 7.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • August 20, 2025
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe pays tribute to Fats Waller with 'Big Sexy'

The musical revue showcases the talents of Leon S. Pitts II and Ariel Blue.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 16, 2022
We’re sick of this!

Joe Biden says he is sick of being blamed for inflation. Well, Americans are sick of being lied to. Our government is always the cause of inflation.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
November's home of the month is a 1920s home owned by Ron and Patsy Merriman
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • December 5, 2012
HOME OF THE MONTH: Golden Oldie

Ron and Patsy Merriman found a slice of Old-Florida living - and a new adventure - in their 1920s-built home on Vamo Drive.

  • Arts + Culture
Ringling College President Larry Thompson discusses the C4 initiative at a Jan. 5 press conference.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 14, 2016
Could the North Trail become a hub for higher education?

Leaders of colleges on the North Trail believe a new partnership could have an impact that expands beyond the boundaries of the higher learning institutions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ernie Kretzmer, 90, will be giving a substantial gift to the Sarasota Ballet so they can start building a new and much needed rehearsal space.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • September 16, 2015
The Gift of Giving: Ernie Kretzmer and the Sarasota arts

Their shared love of art brought them together. Now, Ernie Kretzmer is honoring his late wife, Alisa, with a new rehearsal studio for the Sarasota Ballet

  • Arts + Culture
The Bayfront Park Recreation Center remains structurally sound, but new plans may be discussed in the future.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 28, 2023
Conceptual planning nears for Longboat rec center replacement

Money is set aside to begin preliminary planning for the Bayfront Park Recreation Center, but the question remains as to whether the idea will stick.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A ride on the Silver Queen gondola provides a spectacular view of Aspen, Colo.
  • By Stuart and Lois Scheyer |
  • November 23, 2010
Alluring Aspen

When most people think of Aspen, they envision skiing, summer festivals and high prices. It's worth a visit to see if the mountain mecca's attractions appeal to you.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ranger Zack Westmark helps Bill Jones of South Sarasota, a frequent biker at the park, use the new bike work station funded by Friends of Myakka River. (Miri Hardy photo)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • May 18, 2021
Myakka State Park's cycling day puts focus on nature from a new perspective

May 22 event will include a variety of special activities for cyclists at the park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 7, 2020
Longboat Key police chief visits with Kiwanis Club

The town's new chief sat down for breakfast and a discussion on her plans for the department.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Save Our Seabirds no longer charges admission fees. (Photo by Lesley Dwyer)
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 12, 2022
Save Our Seabirds boosts visitors, donations by stopping admission fees

CEO Aaron Virgin plans to revitalize and distinguish the City Island-based aviary center as its own attraction.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Joe Gruters has traveled more than 5,000 miles during his campaign for chairman of the Republican Party of Florida.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 6, 2011
7 in 11: Joe Gruters

Joe Gruters has spent the last few months traveling Florida, pursuing his dream of leading the state's Republican Party.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In his spare time, Lakewood Ranch district engineer Rey Malave enjoys playing percussion for his son's Latin Christian band, "Huellas." Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 27, 2015
New district engineer surveys the Ranch

Rey Malave, an engineer with an Orlando firm, is visiting staff and creating a list of issues to address in the districts.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota Memorial Hospital main campus will soon have two new buildings dedicated to providing a continuum of cancer care.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 16, 2021
SMH greenlights next phases of cancer institute

Following the completion of an oncology tower, the hospital will begin plans for two new facilities.

  • Health
IRISS owners Martin and Deborah Robinson always had ambitious plans for their business's Lakewood Ranch home, at 10306 Technology Terrace, but growth this fast even surprised them.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 11, 2013
IRISS to expand headquarters

Less than a year after making Lakewood Ranch its home, infrared-window manufacturer IRISS plans to grow its space, its staff and its product lines.

  • East County
  • News
“That’s my goal — to help students be confident in learning,” retiring Bay Haven School of Basics-Plus fifth-grade teacher Jane Wiechmann said. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 9, 2015
Aging workforce

Approximately 30% of Sarasota County government’s workforce will be eligible to retire in the next five years, along with 5% of teachers this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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