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Fran Blum believes success is sexy. (Photo by Mark Wemple)
  • By Su Byron |
  • November 8, 2022
Fran Blum believes success is sexy. And who’s going to argue with her?

In Fran Blum’s book of life there are no empty pages. There are many tales of travel, far-flung adventures, romance, groundbreaking careers and many missions accomplished.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Among the effects of the coronavirus pandemic: closed public facilities designed to limit social gatherings.
  • By Tom Harmer |
  • March 27, 2020
Remember, we are still in an active stage of an emergency

Heed the guidelines from federal, state and local authorities.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Motorists will encounter lane closures on approach to the Gulfstream Avenue/U.S. 41 roundabout Wednesday through Friday.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 11, 2023
Surprise roundabout lane closure outrages Sarasota, Longboat

Sarasota city officials say FDOT will alert them in advance to similar work in the future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Retired Booker High School educator Scott Keys has more time to pursue community theater and other venues since his 2021 retirement.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • September 19, 2023
Sarasota arts educator Scott Keys starts his second act

Keys is directing "Ruthless" at The Sarasota Players and "Parade" at Manatee Players.

  • Arts + Culture
No longer inexpensive
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 15, 2023
No longer inexpensive

Housing costs (and government) have made Florida expensive. A great reason to fix policies.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
TripAdvisor has recognized Siesta Key as the Travelers' Choice Best Beach in 2015.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 25, 2015
TripAdvisor recognizes Siesta Key rentals

The travel website has listed the Sarasota County barrier island among its 13 locations with top rental potential for homeowners.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Restaurant worker claims boss punctured her tire
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 30, 2023
Restaurant worker claims boss punctured her tire

A woman told police that she believes her general manager hired someone to puncture her tire. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Lorraine Cersosimo, Shannon Pokorski and Karen Brady
  • By Janet Combs |
  • February 20, 2024
Catholic Charities celebrates 40 years of serving all at its annual ball

Hundreds gathered for the event held Feb. 17 at Micheal's On East that benefits the Diocese of Venice's work in the community.

  • Black Tie
The county code will now prohibit the docking or anchoring of boats in public parks between midnight and 6 a.m.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • June 6, 2017
Changes approved to Sarasota County park and beach regulations

Docking and anchoring boats overnight is now prohibited.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2024
APRIL FOOL: Wiener dog racing stadium planned for St. Armands Circle

Dachshunds will soon be dashing around the track as pari-mutuel racing comes to Circle Park.

  • April Fools
JFCS of the Suncoast recently held its own food truck fundraiser event for groups on Oct. 13. Courtesy photo.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 18, 2022
Sarasota nonprofits raise funds for hurricane victims

The nonprofit community has been active in collecting funds and passing along supplies to people in need.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photo by Andrea Knies
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 8, 2018
Arts and Cultural Alliance announces '18-’19 Culture Collective season

This season, the young professionals group, the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County's Sarasota Culture Collective, will see performances by Sarasota Opera, Moving Ethos Dance and many more arts organizations.

  • Arts + Culture
Commissioner Ray Turner gives a sign to Alice Hunter Bender and Elizabeth Hunter Skidmore to commemorate the transfer of ownership.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 6, 2024
Manatee County commemorates Crooked River Ranch preservation

Crooked River Ranch is the first purchase through the Environmental Lands Management and Acquisitions Committee and will serve as a public preserve.

  • East County
  • News
Around 1,000 people are planned for this year's walk. (File photo)
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 13, 2022
Stations of the Cross Walk returns in downtown Sarasota

The Sarasota Ministerial Association and Church of the Redeemer put on the 21st annual Good Friday procession April 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Riverview High girls soccer team celebrates after defeating Sunlake High 2-1 on the road Jan. 22.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 24, 2024
Your guide to Sarasota's high school soccer playoffs

A handful of local teams have a chance to make postseason runs.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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
Parallels to 1930s Nazis
  • By Llewellyn Rockwell Jr. |
  • November 1, 2023
Parallels to 1930s Nazis

The Nazis' demonic evil began long before the Holocaust. It began with policies similar to what we see in the U.S. today.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 4, 2012
Delve into 12: Key Club

The Longboat Key Club and Resort starts the year with a setback to its Islandside project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chad Davis talks with his Cardinal Mooney High volleyball team following an Aug. 28 practice. Davis said he expects the Cougars to be as strong as ever in 2023.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 31, 2023
Cardinal Mooney High volleyball out to prove doubters wrong

Despite losing key graduates, Cougars Head Coach Chad Davis said the team should be as good as ever in 2023.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
"The New Black Vanguard: Photography Between Art and Fashion" opens May 27 at the Sarasota Art Museum.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 23, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for May 25-31

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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