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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 3, 2018
Key Chorale announces 2018-2019 season performances and events

The 34th season of Sarasota’s symphonic chorus will include eight concerts, one luncheon and the 2019 Sarasota Choral Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
Owen Booth tells his father Willy about his first day of kindergarten at Southside Elementary last year.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • June 28, 2017
Schools starting earlier than past years

The Aug. 14 start date ensures testing will end before winter break.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 31, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 03.31.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Cyrus "Cy" Bispham
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 10, 2013
Obituary: Cyrus 'Cy' Bispham

Cyrus 'Cy' Bispham, 87, of Sarasota, died June 26. Born Dec. 11, 1925, in Sarasota, his family had deep roots on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Broadway hit musical "Hamilton" is coming to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall from March 26 to April 7, 2024.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 10, 2023
Van Wezel announces date for single-ticket sales of 'Hamilton'

Sarasota seats for the hit Broadway musical will go on sale Nov. 16.

  • Arts + Culture
Some properties on Lido Key, including this parcel from Lido Harbour, have lost nearly all their beach front.  A proposal to dredge sand from Big Pass has been challenged in court. Picture courtesy Lido Key Residents Association.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • August 1, 2017
Big Pass dredge hearing postponement presents project's latest obstacle

The legal challenge by Siesta Key groups will be delayed for several months, prolonging an already contentious and lengthy process

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A writer's studio in the Hermitage House, which was built in 1907 as a beachfront homestead.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 11, 2023
Hermitage Fellows find success on and off Broadway

A fellowship at Hermitage Artist Retreat on Manasota Beach can spark creative breakthroughs.

  • Arts + Culture
The Van Gogh immersive exhibit was extended twice and ended in August instead of the original plan to end in April.
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • December 28, 2022
2022: A return to normalcy for local arts

The latest year in Sarasota's arts community saw a return to a full slate of performances and customers returning to their places in theater spaces.

  • Arts + Culture
Dr. Kumar Mahadevan
  • By Dr. Kumar Mahadevan |
  • June 28, 2012
My View: Mote Marine Laboratory: Take a Closer Look - The Gulf of Mexico

As a young graduate student studying marine science in India, I first learned of Mote Marine Laboratory by reading scientific papers published by some of the lab's greatest scientists.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jocelyn Alvis takes in the applause.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 23, 2023
Cooking For Wishes takes a trip to Wonderland

The Make-A-Wish Southern Florida moved to the Circus Arts Conservatory for its annual Cooking For Wishes dinner on Feb. 23.

  • Black Tie
Members of the public are required to wear a mask to attend the Town Commission meetings.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 16, 2021
Longboat to vote on mask mandate renewal

An emergency meeting is set for March 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
John and Mable Ringling’s mansion, Ca d’Zan, is just one of the attractions that makes Sarasota the top spring-break family destination, according to Livability.com. Photo by Carolyn Bistline.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • March 1, 2012
Sarasota named No. 1

In a survey of U.S. travel writers, Livability.com has determined that Sarasota is the No. 1 spring-break destination for families.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 19, 2012
Key trolley hits reverse, with 12% drop

Trolley ridership has been down during the first seven months of the year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The launch pad at Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park
  • By Kat Wingert |
  • May 14, 2018
The magic of summer

Lakewood Ranch, LWR Life

  • LWR Life
The Bay Sarasota is using one of the three concept plans, "Bridge the Divide," as a foundation for a single redevelopment vision.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 18, 2018
Bayfront group to present latest plans

The Bay Sarasota will hold a series of events next week to discuss an evolving master plan for more than 50 acres of city-owned land around the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Supreme Court decided June 18, 2015, to eliminate content regulations for town sign codes, upending Longboat's regulations.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • January 9, 2018
Longboat sign code rewrite not to be heard again until after elections

Town staff have been working to rewrite the towns sign code for more than a year following a Supreme Court decision that invalidated its current code.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Despite several new construction projects, housing prices are still rising in Sarasota as demand continues outpacing supply.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • August 24, 2017
Low supply and high demand continue to drive housing prices upward

Single family home prices in Sarasota and Manatee counties rose more than 7% in the past year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Most of Longbeach Village was under water before noon today, as Tropical Storm Colin tracked toward Florida.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 6, 2016
UPDATE: Tropical Storm Colin floods Longboat Key streets

North-end roads remained under water as the tropical system tracked toward the Gulf Coast of Florida this afternoon.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Benderson Development has continued to modify plans for the 24-acre Siesta Promenade.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 12, 2016
Best Western owner hires lawyer for Siesta Promenade discussions

Prominent Sarasota Attorney Morgan Bentley is representing the Best Western Plus Gateway Siesta Key as the 24-acre plans move through Sarasota County’s development process.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • May 27, 2013
Racey's "Pulse" is riveting from start to finish

Racey's "Pulse" is riveting from start to finish

  • Arts + Culture
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