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  • By Emily Walsh |
  • November 10, 2010
Observer amps multimedia efforts

The Observer continues to strengthen its online efforts after winning an award for 'Best Site Architecture and Overall Design.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ed Smith Stadium will house a series of arts events during the baseball offseason.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 15, 2013
Orioles announce arts events at Ed Smith

The Arts in the Ballpark program begins Oct. 26, and concludes with a performance by the Sarasota Orchestra May 10, in Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jim Novachek, Beachcomber
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 31, 2013
Setting the scene

Enjoy our picks for the top sunset photos from 2013.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 8, 2009
Boats on display at St. Armands Circle

The eighth annual St. Armands Fourth of July boat show took place Saturday, July 4, and Sunday, July 5, at St. Armands Circle Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2014
Letters to the Editor

School Board budget increase unreasonable

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 4, 2015
Katty Kay talks Netanyahu speech, women in journalism in Sarasota visit

BBC World News America anchor Katty Kay and author and activist Ayaan Hirsi Ali spoke in Sarasota Wednesday during the latest installment of the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michael Wyshock
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 11, 2015
Scene & Heard

Catch up on the latest arts news in this week's Scene & Heard column.

  • Arts + Culture
Spring Training Opening Day is Feb. 26 against Pittsburgh.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 14, 2017
Orioles announce Spring Training promotions

Spring Training Opening Day is Feb. 26 against Pittsburgh.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Readers respond to the 'High side of Obsidian'
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • June 30, 2023
Readers respond to the 'High side of Obsidian'

Readers object to the Obsidian condominium development's size, scale and use.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Sarasota police hire a former Maryland lieutenant colonel as deputy chief
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 10, 2013
May 10: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Sarasota police hire a former Maryland lieutenant colonel as deputy chief; Visit Sarasota County announces Annual National Tourism Week Awards; Sarasota Blues and Music Festival canceled, new blues festival launches

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Enforcement hours will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, with rates of $.50 per hour from May to October, and $1.00 per hour from November to April.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • September 12, 2011
Metered downtown parking program resumes Oct. 3

Sarasota will resume its parking meter program Oct. 3. Some meters and pay stations are being relocated near the judicial center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Abby Simpson. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 23, 2019
McNeal Elementary student spreads the love

McNeal Elementary student spreads the love through goodie bags

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Artist HC Morgan talks with Diana Butler at the 2015 Sun Circle Art Festival.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 25, 2016
Sarasota calendar 2.25.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Feb. 25.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 6, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, June 6

Weekend's best bets: Friday, June 6

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Laila Ward, an eighth grader, and Mason Engelsberg show off the trophy they received for placing first in Challenging Technology Issues during the Technology Student Association state competition.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 11, 2020
Big effort for Mona Jain TSA in debut

Mona Jain's TSA club surpasses expectations in first year

  • East County
  • News
Doc Wallace (pictured with Masako Carlson and Haunani Wallace) found his custom cat bowtie on Etsy.com, which he wore proudly to Cat Depot'        s Stop in the Name of Love Gala on March 11 at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 15, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 03.16.17

From best-dressed contests to baby announcements, here's the latest on the Sarasota social scene.

  • Black Tie
Eight-year-old Jacob Micca says he likes the swings and the monkey bars best.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 2, 2014
Foundation opens new playground

Foundation for Dreams leaders next hope to construct a shade structure for the equipment.

  • East County
  • News
The nest deterrent will be removed after nesting season.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 19, 2018
FDOT gets serious in heading off osprey nests

New Pass Bridge was a popular nesting place for ospreys. No more.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 18, 2010
Community Golf Scores 05.03.10 to 05.16.10

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
Brigid Saah and Jessica Hays with their daughters, TK and TK at the shower on March 26 at the home of Beth Karins. Photo courtesy of Jessica Hays
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 29, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 03.30.17

From baby showers to tooth fairy sightings, here's what you missed last week on the social scene.

  • Black Tie
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