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Over a thousand people celebrated the coming of the winter season at least year's "Greet the Light" party. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 17, 2014
The Ringling rings in the winter season

The "Greet the Light" celebration takes place 7 to 11 p.m. Dec. 20 and is a bright light against the dwindling daylight caused by the winter solstice.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 2, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 3

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Mary Litle with Mary Maker Designs
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 13, 2015
Creative Arts Association beautifies Town Hall

The association held its 14th annual show.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2014
Obituary: Arthur Brock

Arthur Brock, 90, of Sarasota and formerly of Longboat Key and New Rochelle, N.Y., died Sept. 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michael Hendrick as Lennie Small and Sean Anderson as George Milton in "Of Mice and Men." Courtesy photo.
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 13, 2013
Music Review: 'Of Mice and Men'

"Of Mice and Men," an opera of emotionally epic proportions written so economically not one note or word lacks meaning, opened this weekend for the first time at Sarasota Opera.

  • Arts + Culture
ODA senior M'Balia Bangoura earned an automatic berth to the state tournament after winning the No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles district  titles.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 31, 2016
ODA wins district tennis crowns

The ODA boys and girls tennis teams will host the first-round regional matches April 5.

  • East County
  • Sports
Can you tell us where this fall scarecrow resides? The first person to answer correctly gets a Facebook shout out.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 1, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY Where am I?

Can you tell us where this fall scarecrow resides? The first person to answer correctly gets a Facebook shout out.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The automated vehicle uses radar, lasers and GPS to stay on course and make adjustments for obstacles and other variables.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 23, 2017
Automated vehicle makes debut in Sarasota

An international transit company showcased its newest offerings at The Mall at UTC.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 4, 2009
Old-Fashioned New England Clambake

New College Foundation

  • Black Tie
Travelers will have two new destinations to choose from at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport: Boston and Milwaukee.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 16, 2010
SRQ airport adds two new destinations

A non-stop flight to Boston is one of new flights coming to Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • Sarasota
  • News
East County resident Mary Ellen Fortier, who is helping with this year's Tour de Cure event, was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes two years ago.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 28, 2012
'Tour de Cure' raises diabetes awareness

The Tour de Cure event, to be held April 1, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street, will raise money for the American Diabetes Association.

  • East County
  • News
Chessi Phillips models iConcept artist Lisa Berger’s ‘Good to the Last Drop (of her head)’ at Art Center Sarasota’s iConcept7 Jan. 22.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • February 2, 2016
Iconcept 2016

Art Center Sarasota's 8th annual Iconcept to be held Sunday, Feb. 21, at Saks Fifth Avenue, UTC

  • Black Tie
Jeannie Sparks captured this shot of an osprey at Jiggs Landing.
  • By Meghan Sasser |
  • October 13, 2016
East County weather page photo: Oct. 13

Jeannie Sparks captured this shot of an osprey at Jiggs Landing.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Debra Jacobs became president and CEO of The Patterson Foundation in 2009. The foundation has identified nine initiatives that it will explore in the next three to five years.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 6, 2011
7 in 11: Debra Jacobs

As CEO of The Patterson Foundation, Debra Jacobs will lead the $200 million foundation through nine strategic initiatives.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Information about surplus county land is being collected into a database which will be available to the public.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 8, 2014
Commission to discuss surplus property

Tuesday's commission meeting will begin at 9 a.m. in the Commission Chambers in Venice.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • August 17, 2015
Urbanite Theatre opens "Isaac's Eye" by Lucas Hnath

The last show in the theater's inaugural summer season runs until Sept. 6

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 25, 2010
Observer Updates

Golden Apple loan decision to come next week from DID; City to partially fund Offshore Grand Prix

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 8, 2013
Lore: Town searched for Longboat's Key next town manager

The town hadn't even posted an ad for the soon-to-be-vacant town manager's position but had already received nine applications at the May 14, 1982, Longboat Key Town Commission meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
1241 Gulf of Mexico Drive, No. 702
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • January 23, 2013
3 Things: A Nest for the winter

Snowbirds have been flocking to Sarasota for more than 100 years and no town in the country caters to them quite as well as we do.

  • Arts + Culture
Built in 2016, it has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,608 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 9, 2020
Buccaneer Bay home sells for $3 million

Residential real estate sales for Jan. 27-30.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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