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  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 28, 2010
Local medical professionals plan trip to Haiti

Dr. Steve Newman, of Sarasota Memorial Hospital, will bring relief to Haiti earthquake victims, along with other Sarasota medical professionals, in February.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Carolyn Michel, Benjamin Williamson, Lucy Lavely, Lauren Klein and J. Kenneth Campbell in "Other Desert Cities." Photo by Gary W. Sweetman.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 20, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Other Desert Cities'

America has been the arena for a running brawl between the Left and Right since before Upton Sinclair was in diapers. For some, the factional fight is a family feud. The Asolo Rep's production of Jon Robin Baitz's 'Other Desert Cities' introduces us to one such family.

  • Arts + Culture
Sammy's Run to hit the streets for a final time in Lakewood Ranch
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 20, 2024
Sammy's Run to hit the streets for a final time in Lakewood Ranch

The race is in its eighth year raising awareness about Phelan-McDermid Syndrome while raising money for a wheelchair bicycle.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County's beaches, which are consistently ranked among the nation's best, offer dramatic sunsets.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 18, 2025
Tourism outlook expects visitors leveling off in 2026

Visit Sarasota County predicts a "flat" 2026 after years of declines from the COVID highs with spending still outpacing pre-pandemic levels.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Joe Casey, Michael Jayne Walker and Brian Ott star in "59th Street Bridge," which runs through March 30 at FST's Goldstein Cabaret.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Nov. 14-20

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
"I was always of the mindset that you do what you love while you can," says Matt Coombs. "You’ve only got so many days. How do you want to spend them?"
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 6, 2012
Matt Coombs: Uncharted Territory

Matt Coombs isn't afraid of the unknown. In fact, it defines most of his art. The Ringling College student discusses his love of mysterious spaces while he gears up for his first show at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 9, 2011
News Briefs

Calling all Key voters; Town's beach engineer sold to Louisiana company; Port Dolphin extends its pipeline project; New Longboat Key trolley schedule announced

  • Longboat Key
  • News
While at home, iLana Armida has been able to write songs, sometimes with the help of her parents, Kim and Tommie Simone.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 7, 2021
East Bradenton's rising star returns to her roots

Mill Creek's iLana Armida finds her artistic identity through the pandemic.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Rob Glauz and Jessie Taylor in the FSU/Asolo Conservatory's production of "Nora." Photo by Frank Atura.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 17, 2016
Theater review: 'Nora'

This dreamy production strips convention and boils storytelling down to its essence.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Hurricane Milton made landfall on Oct. 9, 2024.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 31, 2025
What to know for the 2025 hurricane season

In previous seminars to prepare the community, Longboat Key officials and others emphasized the importance of staying prepared and heeding directions.

  • Longboat Key
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Sarasota born and raised, Charlie Barnett can be seen on NBC’s new television series, “Ordinary Joe.” Follow Charlie on Instagram: @_Charliebarnett.
  • By Andréa Martone |
  • September 30, 2021
Sarasota TV actor is no 'Ordinary Joe'

Child actor who grew up on Longboat Key now stars as a 33-year-old in a new NBC drama.

  • Arts + Culture
The current Gulf Gate Library opened in December 1983. File photo.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 22, 2011
Work could start before 2015 on new library

The Sarasota County Commission has agreed to the replacement of the Gulf Gate Library on its current Curtiss Avenue site and has asked staff to look at ways the project can be started sooner than the fiscal year 2015 timetable for which it has been slated.

  • Siesta Key
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Neither Rick nor Monica Thomas, of Lakewood Ranch, has ever set foot in a Spanish-only church service, but the couple now will lead one for The Source Church, in the East County.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 3, 2013
East County church launches Spanish service

Lakewood Ranch residents Rick and Monica Thomas will lead the new Sunday night church service.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Police Department, Sarasota County Sheriff and Manatee County Sheriff responded to the double homicide Aug. 4, 2017, at Zota Beach Resort.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 24, 2024
Six-year hunt for Longboat double-homicide suspects heats up

Police recently arrested a second suspect in connection with the 2017 murders at the Zota Beach Resort, but the case still isn't closed.

  • Longboat Key
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Steven and William Ladd have been collaborating on art for their entire adult lives. (Photo by Spencer Fordin)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • September 21, 2022
Brothers instill love, family memories into art exhibit at Sarasota Art Museum

Steven and William Ladd spend their lives doing what they love, and they make sure their artwork reflects that.

  • Arts + Culture
Daily updates on Hurricane Irma, including forecast projects and sand bag distribution centers, were among the most-viewed stories ever on yourobserver.com.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • December 28, 2017
Digital year in review

The Observer stayed busy online in 2017, bringing you content that was only available through the web.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Raymond Turner, with his wife Debbie at his side, takes the oath of office to become the District 5 Manatee County Commissioner Aug. 1, 2023. He is running for reelection.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 27, 2023
Manatee County welcomes its newest commissioner

Raymond Turner has been named as District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh's replacement.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2009
Restaurant Review: Currents Restaurant

Hyatt's restaurant stays 'current'

  • Arts + Culture
Michael Chokr of the Diamond Vaulting presenting 25th anniversary sterling silver necklaces to the Sarasota Ballet. Courtesy photo
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • March 9, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 03.10.16

Sarasota ballet dancers get a priceless gift, Celebration Luncheon tickets are on sale, Drayton and Kara Saunders welcome a baby girl and more...

  • Black Tie
Arlington Park resident Nathan Wilson has dedicated time to maintaining two trees in the neighborhood dog park, part of a broader effort to preserve and protect trees in the city.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 25, 2016
Residents work to root out tree violations

Even as the city worked on developing new regulations for protecting trees in residential areas, a group of citizens has fought for better enforcement of the current rules.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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