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Rawn Associates designed Klarman Hall at Harvard Business School.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 31, 2024
Orchestra names architecture firm for Fruitville Road facility

William Rawn Associates of Boston will lead the design of the planned Sarasota Orchestra Music Center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kay Eyermann of Eagle Trace in Lakewood Ranch launched a successful interior design business, Serene Coastal Living, at the age of 70.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 14, 2023
Design talent knows no age when it comes to starting a career

A Lakewood Ranch woman proves that she has an artistic eye when it comes to designing homes.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Board members Tim Enos and Bridget Ziegler praised Sarasota's efforts in school safety.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 19, 2024
School board addresses rise in school threats, approves temporary staffing

The Sarasota County School Board discussed efforts to keep students safe, as well as issues with filling vacancies.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
A case of West Nile Virus has been confirmed in Manatee County.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 30, 2020
Manatee County confirms one case of West Nile Virus

The Manatee County health department urges citizens to take extra precautions about being bitten by mosquitoes after a case of West Nile Virus is confirmed.

  • East County
  • News
People line up to vote at the polling station at Siesta Key Chapel Tuesday afternoon.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • November 5, 2024
Voters turn out in high numbers in Sarasota, Manatee

Manatee County appears to see record turnout; Sarasota just shy of 1992 mark.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gov. Ron DeSantis talks with Sarasota business owners affected by Tropical Storm Debby at the Philippi Creek Oyster Bar on Wednesday, Aug. 7.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • August 7, 2024
DeSantis visits Sarasota to survey storm damage

Gov. Ron DeSantis offered assistance and heard from business owners following Tropical Storm Debby.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Out-of-Door Academy junior Celia Rayman, math teacher Michael Saxton and senior Joe Clarke get ready for their performance at Waterside Place on Feb. 27.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 28, 2024
Sights and Sounds hosts The-Out-of-Door Academy band

The theme for the evening in Waterside Place was Jazz Under the Stars.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Savanna at Lakewood Ranch is outlined in yellow. The red area is where the commercial building and daycare will be built.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 25, 2024
Savanna developers and residents settle after 4-year battle

A daycare and commercial building will be built on 5.23 acres at the entrance of Savanna at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Elena Bubnova and her daughter, second-grader Milana Bubnova, help Meily Fernandez perform a science experiment at the table of Sarasota High School's MaST Research Institute.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 20, 2024
Southside Elementary offers a showcase spanning educational fields at STEAM Night

The event brought together science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics in an exhibition for the community.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Ianna Guedes and Lucia Moretta add a treatment to their bacteria. The Giving Challenge has helped meet the needs of students at Sarasota High School's MaST Research Institute.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 24, 2024
Giving Challenge lends helping hand to Sarasota County nonprofits

The fundraising event, which spans four counties, helped once again to strengthen nonprofits in Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota School Board member Bridget Ziegler, between Chair Karen Rose and member Tom Edwards, speaks at the July 18 meeting.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 19, 2024
School board OKs changes to public comment rules

The board also discussed raising school meal prices and approved new staff positions.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By BayView Dental |
  • August 8, 2024
This One Habit Can Make You a Cavity Magnet.

Habitual snackers, brace yourself.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Flooding in St. Armands Circle Park after Hurricane Helene.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • September 30, 2024
Hurricane Helene greatly affects St. Armands Circle and Longboat

Longboaters and St. Armands Circle business owners share how Hurricane Helene impacted them.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Emily Riddell and Michael Sneed with rose performers Kriston Burnstein and Taylor McDuffy
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 28, 2024
The Ringling toasts Mable’s birthday with Wine & Roses

The annual event brought museum lovers together in Mable Ringling's rose garden for a beautiful evening.

  • Black Tie
Fourth of July 2024 events in Sarasota, Longboat Key and Lakewood Ranch
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 28, 2024
Fourth of July 2024 events in Sarasota, Longboat Key and Lakewood Ranch

From races to the classic fireworks, check out these events to help you celebrate Independence Day right.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Alice Abyss published “Pharmakides."
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 1, 2024
Book fair shines spotlight on world of local authors

Authors gathered at the Bookstore1Sarasota fair to showcase works in a range of genres.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ariel Aparicio-Jerro has taken over the reins of WSLR/Fogartyville from founders Arlene Sweeting and David Beaton.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • August 21, 2024
Ariel Aparicio-Jerro gets into the groove at Fogartyville

The musician and arts administrator talks about his new job managing the music venue.

  • Arts + Culture
Mary Lou Ivaska serving Connie DiMaggio at the St. Mary Star of the Sea potluck.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 25, 2024
St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church feeds Longboaters after hurricanes

Parishioners and residents from other churches enjoyed free food and camaraderie after many lost their houses in Hurricane Helene and Milton.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
U.S. Rep. Greg Steube's 17th District covers all of Sarasota and Charlotee counties and some of Lee County.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 19, 2023
Sarasota Congressman recovering after 25-foot fall

U.S. Rep. Greg Steube is recovering after a night in the intensive care unit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
CEO Maribeth Phillips says Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee serves 96 agencies in the county. This year's Empty Bowls will be critical to support increased demand due to hurricanes.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 29, 2024
Empty Bowls in Lakewood Ranch will support hurricane relief

Meals on Wheels Plus' CEO Maribeth Phillips says hurricanes have increased the need.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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