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Dr. Mahfouz El Shahawy stands near one station of the 18-point test he hopes will lead to earlier cardiovascular-disease detection.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 31, 2013
Health symposium focuses on heart-disease prevention

With heart disease being the No. 1 killer of women, a new testing procedure might allow earlier detection.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lucy Lavely and Tori Grace Hines in FSU/Asolo Conservatory's production of "Stop Kiss." Photo by Frank Atura.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • February 27, 2013
Theater Review: 'Stop Kiss'

FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training is having a great year, and its current production may be its crowning glory.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 26, 2015
Top Story — June: Sarasota County pulled into Benderson lawsuit

Missouri-based Dredge America has sued Benderson Development and Sarasota County in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida for payments it claims it never received from the prominent local developer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • June 13, 2018
Inside her bag: Saks Fifth Avenue hosts beauty shopping experience

The Beauty Symposium was held June 9 in the Saks Fifth Avenue Atrium.

  • Black Tie
Atlanta improv group Dad's Garage will perform July 12, 13, 19 and 20 at Florida Studio Theatre. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 26, 2019
Scene & Heard 06.27.19

This week on the A&E scene Marie Selby Botanical Gardens became a Smithsonian Affiliate, Ringling College of Art and Design won a national award and much more.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The city has secured a six-month extension on an agreement with the current concession operator. The city is beginning the process of searching for a new long-term concessionaire.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 7, 2019
City pivots on Lido pavilion

After a lease agreement with a private operator fell through, the city is moving forward with plans to renovate the beach property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 8, 2018
Selby gives a sneak peek of its new Andy Warhol exhibit

“Warhol: Flowers in the Factory” opens Sunday, Feb. 11 at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Arts + Culture
The town of Longboat Key has fired Building Official Darin Cushing.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 6, 2017
Town fires Longboat building official

Longboat Key Building Official Darin Cushing has been terminated for undisclosed reasons.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota County Commission is giving the town of Longboat Key $2 million for Bayfront Park.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 3, 2015
Bayfront Park funding approved

A revamped Bayfront Park that’s been in the works since 2008 is a go after Sarasota County Commission agreed to a $2 million funding request today.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • March 1, 2016
Film review: 'Son of Saul'

Laszlo Nemes' debut feature film tells the terrifying account of one man's obsession with doing the right thing.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 13, 2015
SRQ Independent Films: Promoting local talent, one film at a time

SRQ Independent Films: Promoting local talent, one film at a time

  • Arts + Culture
Officers with the Sarasota Police Department Narcotics Unit raided Snack’s Grocery in Newtown earlier this year, during which they discovered a gun and 395 packages of “spice.”
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 1, 2014
VIDEO: Designer drug raids continue in Sarasota

The Sarasota Police Department has conducted four search warrants on grocery stores and gas stations since June, with the latest operation at King's Meat Market yielding 12 packages of illegal 'spice,' $1,860 in cash and a 12-gauge shotgun.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Since the middle of November, Sarasota High School junior Joshua Wilson has allegedly posted five tweets referencing plans for a school shooting.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 7, 2014
School shooting tweets lead to Sarasota High arrest

Sarasota police arrested 16-year-old Joshua Wilson Friday, after discovering several tweets and a picture in which he appeared to be planning a shooting at Sarasota High School.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Attendees viewed the latest results of public surveys about the future of Cortez Bridge.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 8, 2013
Rehab or rebuild: FDOT seeks feedback on Cortez Bridge

State officials held a public kickoff meeting as part of a study that will last at least two years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
At its highest point, the proposed Lift Station 87 building is more than 64 feet tall.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 9, 2014
Lift station proposal receives muddled reception

Leaders behind the Lift Station 87 project are hoping to move forward with a new design, but residents have expressed some concern about the building's proposed height.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • September 29, 2014
Theater SRQ&A: Elliott Raines

Theater SRQ&A: Elliott Raines

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kumar Mahadevan |
  • August 8, 2012
Mote Marine Laboratory takes closer look at sea turtles

Scientists at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium have been studying sea turtles that nest along our Southwest Florida beaches for 31 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Griffith
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2014
News Briefs

New lights installed at Five Points Park; Indiana football player nearly drowns on Siesta; Nightclub owner plans lawsuit against residents; Parks selected for Macy's 'Heart Your Park' program

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 21, 2013
The Bridge: Story archive

View our previous stories on the Ringling Bridge throughout the years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Yvonne Trobe and Michael Gracco go at it full tilt during a rehearsal. Even at this stage, they will frequently, stop, review and walk through the movements.
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • February 19, 2020
Preparing swordplay was hard work for 'Romeo and Juliet' cast

Making fight scenes that are realistic and safe takes weeks of planning and rehearsal

  • Arts + Culture
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