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Clyde Butcher's iconic black-and-white photos of Florida landscapes are on display in his Venice Gallery and Studio.
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • September 13, 2023
Venice arts scene is worth the trip

Long overshadowed by cultural capital Sarasota 18 miles north, the city of Venice is making a name for itself with an abundance of cultural attractions.

  • Arts + Culture
Bruno Kuzuhara, 19, lost to Alex Rybakov, 26, at the Sarasota Open, but has a bright future.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 12, 2023
Sarasota Open tennis tournament is aces

Things to watch for and do if you attend the event this week.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
By SCAT or by Uber? A pair of Observer reporters put each to the test on a race from Longboat Key to Downtown Sarasota. (Lesley Dwyer)
  • By Lesley Dwyer and Lauren Tronstad |
  • October 14, 2022
OnDemand versus Uber: Worth it or a waste of time between downtown and Longboat?

OnDemand by Sarasota County is akin to hiring an Uber but is much less expensive and sometimes requires additional stops.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Francesco Baronti's "Listen to the Earth" and James Grant's composition of the same name were originally commissioned for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • April 20, 2022
Composer journeys out of this world with ecological libretto

James Grant's long-awaited opus, created for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, will finally be performed for the first time by Choral Artists of Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
Tyler Beck.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 31, 2021
East County Athlete of the Week: Tyler Beck

The ODA pole vaulter talks his start in the sport and his goals for the season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Florida leads on health care innovation
  • By Adrian Moore, Vittorio Nastasi |
  • February 7, 2024
Florida leads on health care innovation

Telehealth is helping ease the doctor shortage. Dental therapists are next.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Iris Beaumier and Lincoln Clauss star in the Asolo Repertory Theatre's production of "Cabaret." (Courtesy photo)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 9, 2022
Asolo Rep Director Josh Rhodes brings new take to 'Cabaret'

It's a Broadway staple that has been done and done again, revived and reimagined. And now "Cabaret" is coming to the Asolo Repertory Theatre for a six-week run this winter.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 17, 2014
Commission seeks map for Comp Plan, code changes

Dave Bullock warned commissioners they'll be discussing town code 'in details that will make your eyes roll back.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A right-hand turn lane begins just past the Rosedale entrance on S.R. 70. Aggressive drivers had made that lane an accident hotspot according to Rosedale residents.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 25, 2023
Rosedale searches for traffic solutions on SR 70 and Lena Road

FDOT and Manatee County Public Works officials discussed the community's concerns about the design of S.R. 70 and Lena Road.

  • East County
  • News
Beginning this month, the city will crack down on any code-enforcement violations on St. Armands Circle, such as café tables that encroach on the public right of way.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 11, 2011
Circle to see stricter code enforcement

The city will send a code enforcement officer to St. Armands Circle once a month to catch violations of the city code, such as cafe tables on the sidewalk and excessive business signs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Peg Green stands beside “Leadership: Vickie Oldham, Newtown Alive."
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 15, 2023
Sarasota artist celebrates history of Newtown with new quilt

The quilt is part of Peg Green’s exhibition, titled “Witness!” at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Man jumping from bushes raises officer’s suspicions
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 16, 2024
Man jumping from bushes raises officer’s suspicions

The man, an overnight truck driver, said he just likes going to the beach at night. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • January 27, 2022
Sarasota's public art legacy now curated on walking tour

Arts Advocates has developed a series of walking tours that educate people about the history of public art in Sarasota — and the stories behind them.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch senior wrestler Ranson Coons said he's been working on his cardio every night for an hour in preparation for this season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 4, 2021
Lakewood Ranch High's star senior wrestler is motivated to finish his career strong

Lakewood Ranch High's Ranson Coons works late into the night for a state championship run

  • East County
  • Sports
The Sarasota Opera will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Sarasota Opera House during its 2025-2026 season.
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • March 28, 2022
Mozart, Verdi on tap in upcoming season for Sarasota Opera

The Sarasota Opera is preparing to show Mozart, Puccini and Verdi productions in its upcoming winter season.

  • Arts + Culture
Rocco Mangel is set to open Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar at University Town Center by December. It will be his ninth location in Florida. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • January 30, 2022
Rocco's Tacos owner aims for Dec. 1 opening at UTC

University Town Center in Sarasota will be Rocco's Tacos and Tequila Bar's ninth location in Florida.

  • East County
  • News
Booker senior running back Ahmad Hunter was the area's leading rusher in 2022.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 23, 2023
Foundation set for Booker High football to make postseason run

In year two under Head Coach Scottie Littles, the Tornadoes want to make a leap.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
“The Collector” by Ivan Kugach is one of 28-some works that will be on display through April 15 for “Russian Masters: An Historic Exhibit.”
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 22, 2019
Chasen Galleries exhibit displays the versatility of Russian art masters

Chasen Galleries Sarasota's 'Russian Masters: An Historic Exhibit’ exhibit offers a colorful look at a foreign art style.

  • Arts + Culture
Maya Schultz and Maeva Ginsberg-Klemmt let some some screams after winning the A Final of the Women's U17 2x (7:36.96) at the 2022 USRowing Youth National Championships.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 31, 2023
Sarasota-area sporting events to watch this summer

School is out, but the sports calendar keeps rolling along with big events in a variety of disciplines.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Rueben Wakefield, Jackson Purdy, Trezure Coles and Brooke Turner star in the FSU/Asolo Conservatory production of Shakespeare's "Love's Labour's Lost" in the Ringling gardens.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 14, 2023
The curtain is coming down soon on four plays in Sarasota

"Love's Labour's Lost," "Paralyzed," "Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help" and "Backwards Forwards Back" will all close by the end of the month.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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