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  • By Su Byron |
  • November 19, 2020
Art and About: Area art is back!

Things still might look a little different, but as we have learned, art will find a way. Here are selections to enjoy in the upcoming months.

  • LWR Life
2 Steps Further Founder Cathleen Studdiford, Gocio Elementary School Principal Steven Royce, Ella Lahners and Kelley Bakan
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 20, 2022
Gocio Elementary receives donation for Step Up for College program

Sarasota 18-year-old Ella Lahners donated $1,000 to the program on April 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
City Manager Marlon Brown spoke to Observer Media Group's Newsies on Thursday on the Observer's newsroom.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 17, 2022
Sarasota city manager drops in on the Newsies

Marlon Brown shares an insider's view of how local government operates.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Riverview boys senior Luke Spycher kicks the ball down the field against Cardinal Mooney High. The Rams are the top seed in their district.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 26, 2022
Sarasota high school soccer district tournament preview

Boys and girls tournaments begin this week.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The arrival of Southwest Airlines, along with Allegiant, help drive record-setting passenger traffic at SRQ in 2021.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 20, 2021
Announcement Thursday on new airline for SRQ

Addition to airport's offerings would bring total number of carriers to 11.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 13, 2021
Sandbag stations open today in anticipation of Fred

Passage of tropical system near Manatee and Sarasota this weekend expected to bring heavy rains.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota football roundup: 09.25.20
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota football roundup: 09.25.20

Sarasota football roundup: 09.25.20

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
FSU/Asolo Conservatory's production of "Stick Fly" runs through Jan. 22
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 19, 2023
'Stick Fly' intrigues but overstuffs heavy issues at Asolo Conservatory

FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training makes you a fly on the wall in a weekend of family revelations with the play "Stick Fly."

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has chosen Sarasota for his Florida office.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 19, 2015
Donald Trump to speak in Sarasota

Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump will hold a rally at Robarts Arena Saturday, Nov. 28.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mooney senior linebacker JR Rosenberg led the Cougars with 108 tackles (71 solo) in 2021. (File photo)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 11, 2022
Experience, high-end talent has Cougars football excited for the season

Cardinal Mooney High has the pieces in place for a special season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Historical Resources Manager Rob Bendus said it's important to preserve the county's history to add to quality of life.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 20, 2021
Historical resources department protects Sarasota County's history

As they celebrate the centennial year, historical resources employees reflect on the past and look toward the future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Many of the flowers are made from pages from a colorful flower book. (Photo by Harry Sayer)
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 23, 2022
Sarasota artist with cancer makes paper flower garden

Sandy Payson has embraced life while battler cancer by crafting flowers with scissors and her own imagination.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Center for Architecture Sarasota will host its third annual Modern Show May 4 and 5. Photo by Greg Wilson
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 3, 2018
Local student creates youth scavenger hunt for 2018 Modern Show

Nora Kuhn teamed up with Center for Architecture Sarasota to organize an architectural scavenger hunt for young people as a way to participate in the center’s fundraiser.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 28, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: January 28

Gordon Silver captured this monarch butterfly among colorful flowers at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
County Administrator Jonathan Lewis said the county is pausing some positions to help save money.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 13, 2020
County officials project millions in general fund losses due to COVID-19

Sarasota County leaders have proposed a budget of $323 million and a millage rate of 3.46 for fiscal year 2021.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • A time to celebrate |
  • December 28, 2020
Dan Lobeck and Xin Akawi

Dan Lobeck and Xin Akawi of Sarasota became husband and wife December 19, 2020, in a lovely garden ceremony at Suncoast Community Church.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 23, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Meats and cheeses? Yes. Crime? No.

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Randy, Deryck, Tom and Dee Harmer
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 10, 2018
Happy birthday, Tom!

Longboat Key Town Manager Tom Harmer turned 60 on July 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
KAHWAMAINWEB
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 30, 2015
Kahwa Coffee to open downtown

Kahwa Coffee to open downtown

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Mayor Ken Schneier applies one of his sticky dots to a town initiative he favors.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 20, 2022
Longboat leaders lay out hopes for county library teamwork

The library and community center could coincide with tax base effects of the new resort and residences opening in 2025.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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