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Student filmmaker Will Mauricette stands out from the crowd. (Photo: Spencer Fordin)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • April 1, 2022
Ringling College student filmmaker hopes for success at film festival

Will Mauricette had a dream. But first he had to develop his skills before he could see it to fruition.

  • Arts + Culture
(Courtesy photo)
  • By Su Byron |
  • August 13, 2022
How to spend a day in Lakewood Ranch's Waterside Place

The new 36-acre lakefront town center in east Sarasota County offers plenty to explore, discover — and taste.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
"Jumping Fish" is one of the installations in the city's Art in the Roundabouts program, standing at Cocoanut and North Palm avenues.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 30, 2023
Public art plan looks to draw cash rather than donations of artwork

Historically heavy on in-kind versus cash contributions, the Sarasota City Commission-approved plan seeks to bring in more cash than donated pieces.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Sarasota Art Museum |
  • November 15, 2023
Powerful New Artworks Featured At Sarasota Art Museum

A contemporary art museum with constantly rotating exhibits, Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College of Art and Design has transformed its galleries once again.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Customers sit outside Pastry Art Bakery Cafe on Monday afternoon, the first day outdoor dining was allowed following a statewide stay-at-home order associated with COVID-19.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 4, 2020
Reopening begins in Sarasota

The public can resume some activity that had been restricted to limit the spread of COVID-19, including outdoor dining and parking at county beaches.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Although one commissioner wanted to require more space for pedestrians to walk by sidewalk cafes,  a majority of the board voted to maintain the current standards.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 23, 2021
City approves expanded outdoor dining as long-term fixture

More than a year after the city enacted emergency rules allowing restaurant seating in parking spaces, officials are debating the best approach for more formal regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The town of Longboat Key's public beach access points have been closed since June 30.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 8, 2020
Longboat Key's COVID-19 closures continue

Town Manager Tom Harmer issued his latest executive order on Tuesday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Braden River sideline erupts after big plays.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 3, 2023
Braden River flag football showcases super team talent

The Pirates flag football team hasn't lost a regular-season game since April 2021.

  • East County
  • Sports
Bobby Bonilla said he received more text and calls on July 1 than he does on his birthday.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 6, 2023
Bobby Bonilla talks baseball, his family and his old contract on his 'Day'

The six-time MLB All-Star and Sarasota resident surprised fans at 99 Bottles on July 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Tara Elementary School's Loreena Durrance helps chef and kindergartner Francis Lantican serve rice.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 15, 2023
Tara Elementary opens Banana Leaf Restaurant for one night only

Kindergartners took on roles within the restaurant, which served Italian, Peruvian, Thai and Vietnamese food.

  • East County
  • Schools
Jasmyn Ackah, Elle Miller and Ashley McCauley Moore star in “Three Sisters.”
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 24, 2023
Revolution is in the air at Asolo Conservatory's 'Three Sisters'

Director Andrei Malaev-Babel explains why Checkovian drama isn’t all whining and moping.

  • Arts + Culture
The geographic area of the rejected Siesta Key traffic micro modeling study proposal shows the primary network in red and possible secondary network in yellow.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 8, 2024
County rejects proposal for Siesta Key traffic study

A proposed micro-simulation model would have cost an estimated $500,000 and provided little new information.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Cardinal Mooney High boys basketball forward Kevin O'Donoghue.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 2, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Kevin O'Donoghue

The Cardinal Mooney boys basketball junior had 11 points against Booker High on Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The town is looking to education as the solution to a rise in rabbit populations.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • May 30, 2023
Town looks to educate residents on rabbit-repelling plants

A resident emailed Longboat Key town staff with concerns about the rise in rabbit populations prompting discussion on the best methods for deterring them.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chloe Marino, 7, meets Santa Claus at the Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade on Dec. 2, 2023.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 19, 2023
Sarasota Santa shares what it takes to wear the red suit

Mark Welikci, who has been a fixture of the Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade, explains what makes the perfect "Ho, ho, ho," his favorite cookie flavor, and the heart and soul of being Santa Claus.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Maggie Sharrer, the wellness coordinator and Hope teacher, is thrilled to share with students how to be happy and healthy people. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 10, 2022
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy ready to open for its first year

The newest school in Lakewood Ranch promises to offer education amplified.

  • East County
  • Schools
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center nurses Megan Buccholz, Ashley Coolidge and Angela Ward try to help Ms. Orange, a fake patient suffering from a postpartum hemorrhage.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 20, 2023
New training prepares maternity nurses for life-or-death tests

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center maternity unit nurses hone their knowledge on postpartum hemorrhages in an escape room activity.

  • East County
  • News
LTC. Jay Bradin celebrates his retirement from Braden River High with his wife, Regina Bradin.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 12, 2023
Braden River High JROTC instructor retires after 18 years of teaching

More than 100 former students surprised Lt. Col. Jay Bradin with a retirement party.

  • East County
  • Schools
Co-chairs August and Rochelle Curley and Jen Keller
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 3, 2023
Florida Center for Early Childhood hosts Luminous Tide winter gala

The nonprofit's 36th annual winter gala delighted with a display of elegance.

  • Black Tie
Chief George Turner shakes officer Brett Miklos' hand after Miklos was sworn in. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 25, 2022
Longboat Key Police Department seeks state accreditation

The accreditation process requires the department to meet strict guidelines set by Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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