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Martin Gold, UF CityLab director, sees refrigerator doors as a place where Americans tell the stories of their lives.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 5, 2017
In 'Human Tales on Refrigerator Doors,' a uniquely American storytelling platform

The Center For Architecture Sarasota exhibit examines the kitchen appliance’s role in sharing the stories of our lives.

  • Arts + Culture
American Airlines recently announced it would continue its nonstop flights from Sarasota-Bradenton to Washington's Reagan International Airport.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • January 17, 2014
SRQ reports drop in air traffic, passengers

Data indicates general aviation traffic, total aircraft operations and the number of passengers all dropped at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport in 2013 compared with the year prior.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jane Thompson and Pam Watts
  • By Loren Mayo and Molly Schechter |
  • May 23, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

Seeing double; Best friends forever; Farewell for the summer

  • Arts + Culture
King
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 9, 2014
Student Spotlight: Joshua King, Senior, Sarasota High

Not every high school student takes an active role in preserving local history, but Sarasota High School senior Joshua King has local history in his blood.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 24, 2012
Finalists named for Sandies Awards

The winners will be announced Nov. 16, at the Sandies Awards banquet.

  • East County
  • News
The group at the Sunshine District 2014 Spring Convention. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 14, 2014
Sarasota Chorus of the Keys improves at competition

Judges sing praises for Sarasota Chorus of the Keys. At the Sarasota-based barbershop quartet's recent competition, judges named them "most improved group."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2014
Obituary: John Tornillo Sr.

John Tornillo Sr., 84, of Longboat Key, died May 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 27, 2018
Patrons dress to impress Shakespeare for FST fundraiser

Shakespeare's Shindig: A Modern Day Renaissance was hosted Feb. 26 at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Black Tie
Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 24, 2014
Business Observer

Lighthouse Property Management adds location; RE/MAX Alliance Group welcomes Ellen Laura Esses; Heritage Oaks recognized for environmental efforts

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ringling College and SMOA plan to transform the building into a 60,000 square foot exhibition space with educational space.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • March 31, 2014
Sarasota Museum of Art receives $1 million challenge

The $1 million donation was offered on the condition that SMOA could secure the balance of $1.45 million by the end of its campaign, the $1 Million Challenge, Saturday May 31.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Nathan Parker, 9, and Jenna Smith, 12, say “cheese” with 5-year-old Jack.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Irish Celtic Festival

East County residents converged for a green, white and orange kind-of-day March 15. The Lakewood Ranch Communities Activities Corp. hosted its fourth Celtic Irish Festival for individuals wanting to get in touch with their inner Irish. Kilts and Irish dancers filled the grounds of the Central Park, as dogs in Irish-themed outfits and their owners paraded around the venue.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Dylan Buck
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 25, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Dylan Buck

Eleven-year-old Dylan Buck pitched a complete game shutout, leading 436 Underground of Lakewood Ranch to an 8-0 victory over previously undefeated Publix of Buffalo Creek May 19.

  • East County
  • Sports
More than 300 dogs and other animals were confiscated from Napier's Log Cabin Horse and Animal Sanctuary Feb. 5. Nate's Honor Animal Rescue and other organizations took in the animals. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 20, 2014
UPDATE: Napier trial postponed

The trail for the owners of Napier's Log Cabin Horse and Animal Sanctuary has been moved to Dec. 1.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 30, 2018
Population fuels spending

Florida's growth is good news.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Here's some of the pieces feature in the exhibit. These can be found in the runway portion of the exhibit.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 2, 2013
The Ringling's 'Icons of Style' exhibit opens Oct. 4

The Ringling's newest exhibit explores iconic style from being an idea, to a garment, to where it was worn and then how it was interpreted.

  • Arts + Culture
Thomson
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • June 23, 2011
My View: Setting the vote straight

There are some issues that have been so badly reported, where the bias is so entrenched and the media agenda so intertwined in news stories, that it is difficult to unravel things enough to make a cogent argument. Everyone's mind appears already made up with insufficient information.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • October 23, 2015
Mote has a Spooktacular Night

Mote Marine Aquarium celebrated Halloween at the Night of Fish, Fun & Fright Oct. 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 14, 2011
News Briefs

King Family Farm hosts 5K for family; Boys & Girls Clubs dedicate space to senator

  • East County
  • News
Recipient for the Go Forth and Prosper award Edward James III and event chair Cynthia Howard.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 8, 2015
NAACP celebrates 30th annual Freedom Awards Banquet

The Sarasota County Branch NAACP honors eight individuals.

  • Black Tie
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • April 1, 2015
Garden Club, Kiwanis Club star in ‘Dinner and a Movie’

On April 24, Longboat Key Garden Club and the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key will host the inaugural “Dinner and a Movie” event at the Longboat Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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