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  • By June LeBell |
  • June 30, 2010
Music Review: Sarasota Music Festival Roundup

Sarasota Music Festival certainly had a major scare last year when it almost went out of business. But, thanks to the good graces of the Jay and Becky Kaiserman Foundation, the festival was rescued. Better still, it's been resuscitated and is moving in directions that could keep it afloat for many decades to come.

  • Arts + Culture
Irene Merhy submitted this sunset photo taken on Coquina Beach.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 9, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

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  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Doreen Steinhauser submitted this sunset photo, taken on Palma Sola Boulevard.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 9, 2014
Weather: East County

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  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 9, 2014
Say, 'Hi Bob!'

Dan Miller caught the purrr-fect shot Saturday morning when he saw a bobcat walking through his neighbor's backyard.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Annamarie Hedekin submitted this photo of Fourth of July fireworks and lightning, taken from Casey Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 10, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Annamarie Hedekin submitted this photo of Fourth of July fireworks and lightning, taken from Casey Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Corey Shaul submitted this sunset photo, taken at Beach Harbor Club.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Corey Shaul submitted this sunset photo, taken at Beach Harbor Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Brendan Rempert submitted this sunset photo, taken in GreyHawk Landing.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2014
Weather: East County

Brendan Rempert submitted this sunset photo, taken in GreyHawk Landing.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 24, 2015
Cops Corner: East County 06.25.15

Find out what crimes happened in your community this month.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Central Park is home to 826 residences.  Courtesy photo
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 13, 2015
Central Park residents take on community leadership

Residents of Central Park at Lakewood Ranch start another chapter in the community’s history, as they assume leadership of their homeowners association.

  • East County
  • News
Photo by Rod Millington
  • By June LeBell |
  • November 1, 2015
Music review: "La bohème"

Attention to detail allows a timeless classic to shine.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Julie Knutzen submitted this photo of a deer family, taken on the Legacy Golf Club course.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2014
Weather: East County

Julie Knutzen submitted this photo of a deer family, taken on the Legacy Golf Club course.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ron and John Gricius check out the 1970 Mercedes Benz 280 SL
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • November 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Southside Village SECA Car Show

Car lovers came out for The Southside Village SECA Car Show Sunday, November 3. Over 150 sports, exotic, classic, and antique cars were on display for the public. Many reminisced, while some just enjoyed the collection of colorful cars. All proceeds benefited The Life of Riley Foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Reanna Gregory
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 19, 2014
Sidelines

ODA swings past Braden River; Ellenton skaters win silver medal; Concession to hold celebrity golf classic

  • East County
  • Sports
Walmart Manager Glen Goodfellow is excited to welcome customers to the chain’s newest East County location.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 4, 2012
Walmart preps for opening

The East County's newest Walmart store, located on Ranch Lake Boulevard, will officially opens its doors April 11.

  • East County
  • News
Cassie Nell with chairwomen Susan Short, Lauren Glassman, Leslie Cornell Anders, Lea Mei and Vicki Rollo
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • April 26, 2013
Sophisticated Strut Fashion Series

Sophisticated Strut Fashion Series

  • Black Tie
A 2005 study praised St. Armands Circle as a shopping destination, but warned retail tenants were being overshadowed by restaurants.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 12, 2013
BID directors' emails are scrutinized

Citizens for Sunshine attorney Andrea Mogensen, through a letter received from paralegal Michael Barfield, is looking to scan the personal computers of BID directors.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jeni and Calei Clark made a butterfly out of pipe cleaners and tissue paper.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • March 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Children's Day at Phillippi Farmhouse Market

Families enjoyed spring break at the third annual Phillippi Farmhouse Market Children's Day Wednesday, March 12. Children had their faces painted and took part in arts and crafts provided by Art Center Sarasota. The all-day event included story-telling and agility-focused games provided by Krisztina's Amazing Games.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County Fire Department and Sarasota Police Department personnel work to fight a 3-alarm fire at the Ringling College of Art and Design Richard and Barbara Basch Visual Arts Center.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 7, 2017
Emergency personnel respond to fire at Ringling College construction site

A fire at the Basch Visual Arts Center causes road closures on Dr. Martin Luther King Way between U.S. 41 and Cocoanut Ave.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 7, 2010
Town chooses darker sand

The Longboat Key Town Commission chose a cheaper, slightly darker sand than the whitest sand option available at its Monday, April 5 regular meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 2, 2017
Sailors baseball downed by Hagerty in state semifinals

Sarasota High recorded four hits in the loss.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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