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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 2, 2017
Sarasota Letters to the Editor 2.2.17

City has ignored offers to meet

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 17, 2021
This Week in Sarasota: Nov. 18-24

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Syd Solomon at 65. (Photo copyright Jill Krementz)
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 5, 2014
The legacy of Syd Solomon

The late Syd Solomon's colorful history helped build Sarasota as an artist's colony. It still thrives as an art-centered community today.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Police Chief Rex Troche hopes to add Spot the robotic dog made by Boston Dynamics to the SPD's arsenal of advanced technology tools.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 8, 2025
Emerging technology ecosystem is an SPD 'game changer'

Sarasota Police Chief Rex Troche credits law enforcement of the future for the reduction in crime rates and promises more to come.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 6, 2019
Our View: Who's playing politics now? Draw new county districts now

Sarasota County voters overwhelmingly approved single-member districts in the 2018 election. There are many compelling reasons to implement them.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • April 5, 2022
This Week in A+E: April 7-13

Master classical musicians, crooners, comedians and an illusionist fill Sarasota venues for a week of action and fun.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • April 12, 2013
Joe on the Go: Time, wings, candidates and "The Columnist"

Joe on the Go: Time, wings, candidates and "The Columnist"

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
RIAF's opening-night festivities kick off with Asphalt Orchestra, a 12-piece New York City marching band.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 9, 2011
RIAF reels in fresh faces and edgy entertainment

The Ringling International Arts Festival announces its fall lineup, starting with eclectic acts that defy labels.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 25, 2019
Sarasota High holds third-annual Hall of Fame ceremony

Six new inductees were honored by the school for their contributions.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 21, 2015
Five beers to try at the new World of Beer Main Street

Five beers to try at the new World of Beer Main Street

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
File photo
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 18, 2014
Sidelines

Sarasota volleyball victorious in district action; Sarasota Christian volleyball sweeps Donahue Academy; Sailors swing past Rams; Lady Thunder volleyball prevails in five sets

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Pat Marschke poured Prosecco for Connie DiMaggio.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 9, 2024
Longboat Harbour put new twists on its annual Lighting of the Docks

Holiday cheer spread across the docks at Longboat Harbour Condominiums with friendly competition, festive decorations and many Florida-themed Santas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
OPEN FACED SMOKED SALMON BAGEL ($18): Asiago bagel, house made Boursin, arugula, smoked salmon, herbed tomato, pickled onion, fried capers (shown in the photo above).
  • By Siesta Key Oyster Bar |
  • August 22, 2024
Sunday Funday! New SKOB Brunch Is Egg-cellent

Siesta Key Oyster Bar Chef Devon’s rolls out a brand new brunch menu every Sunday 9am to 11:30am.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Spotlight Partners
Sponsored Content
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 26, 2014
Mills: Foundation set for future

Hired when community trust was at an all-time low, Manatee County's superintendent spent his first year changing public perception.

  • East County
  • News
Faith Frost has had her 1967 Ford Mustang for approximately 20 years and she has no plans to get a replacement. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 26, 2022
Braden Pines drag racer is speeding past age standards

East County great-grandmother Faith Frost still can leave her competition in the dust.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch junior midfielders Paolo Morales (front) and Ryan Johnson have been essential in helping transform the Mustangs' offensive strategy this season.
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • January 14, 2025
Lakewood Ranch boys soccer charges toward the postseason

The Mustangs look to rectify last season's loss to North Port High in the district tournament later this month.

  • East County
  • Sports
Olivia Hadad, right, has led the Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team to the state semifinals with 35 goals in her senior season.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • February 17, 2025
Lakewood Ranch girls soccer vies for first state championship

The Mustangs will play the state's No. 4 overall team in state semifinal round

  • East County
  • Sports
Adley Rutschman is the Orioles' catcher and in many ways the soul of the big-league club.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 12, 2023
Baltimore Orioles show off long-term plan in 2023

The team might make a fast exit from the postseason — but this year is only the beginning.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Sarasota American 8-9-10 year-old Little League All-Stars will play in the state tournament beginning July 11 in Freeport.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • July 10, 2025
Sarasota American 10U All-Stars head to state tournament

Experience, trust and fun have fueled clutch wins for Sarasota Little Leaguers.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 2, 2011
Investigator releases findings

An interim report by Firefighters Pension Board-hired investigator Edward Siedle reveals all three town pension plans could have lost millions of pension dollars.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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