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Jeffery Kin's Living Arts Festival will debut in and around Sarasota in November.
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • August 24, 2022
Local theater professional to create new arts festival in Sarasota

Jeffery Kin spent 15 years building drama at The Players Centre, and now he's hoping to build a bigger stage for all of Sarasota's arts organizations.

  • Arts + Culture
Morning sunlight filters through the trees as another day of restoration work at Bobby Jones Golf Complex begins. (Photo by Andrew Warfield)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 27, 2022
Seven years later, Bobby Jones Golf Club is visibly taking shape

Multiple plan changes and a two-year closure later, project leader Richard Mandell says Donald Ross' century-old vision is being restored.

  • Sarasota
  • News
For ladies only, $75 each, enjoy bottomless select wines and bubbles at 99 Bottles on Galentine's Day.
  • By Emma Burke |
  • January 26, 2023
The best spots around Sarasota to celebrate Galentine’s Day

On Feb. 13, grab your gal pals, gather your glasses high and cheers to girl power.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 18, 2018
Headless horseman rides in Lakewood Ranch

Players bring legend of Sleepy Hollow to life.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • March 1, 2022
This Week in A+E: March 3-9

Ballet, theater, concerts and comedy flood Sarasota this week, bringing a wide array of entertainment options.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance executive director Heather Kasten and Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce president Gail Loefgren at last year's expo.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • September 1, 2015
East Meets West Business Expo to showcase businesses

Professionals from across Sarasota and Manatee counties will show off their businesses and products at the seventh annual East Meets West Business Expo on Sept. 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 2, 2022
St. Armands Residents Association members gather for dinner

The group caught back up with their old tradition after taking 2021 off due to the pandemic.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Moment worthy of extra celebration
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • March 21, 2023
Moment worthy of extra celebration

A couple asked a police officer to help them celebrate their engagement. This and more Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Join Alex Mahadedvan in today's Daily Headlines broadcast.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 8, 2013

Today's Stories: City Commission nixes Main Street gallery; Deputies seek suspect in shooting; Commission approves telecommunications changes; Commissioners to consider Ted Sperling Park fees; Industrial Park nabs $15M in financing loan; Conversations at the Crocker kicks off today; and MORE

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Fernando and Betsy Traba are poised to play as part of the Sarasota Orchestra's "Be Mine" program.
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • February 4, 2022
Trabas build life out of love for music and each other

Forget love at first sight. For Sarasota Orchestra couple Betsy and Fernando Traba, it was more like love at first sound.

  • Arts + Culture
Al Benincasa, Kevin Cooper and Courtney Kees
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Business Card Exchange

Members of the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce met for their regular business card exchange Thursday, Jan. 17 at Gilligan's. Hosted by chamber members on a rotating schedule, attendees have the opportunity to mingle with other business owners in the area.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Willis Smith Construction CEO and owner David Sessions looks back on 35 years with the company, and leading it through its significant growth.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 4, 2023
Willis Smith Construction CEO looks back on 35 years of growth

David Sessions has led the Lakewood Ranch-based firm to its status as a giant in the building industry.

  • East County
  • Business
School Board member Bridget Ziegler snaps a selfie with supporters at an election-night celebration Tuesday.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 23, 2022
Ziegler leads Sarasota School Board sweep

The slate of three candidates drew support of Gov. Ron DeSantis.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 27, 2022
Bay Runner trolley service launches Wednesday

The Bay Runner trolley service covering downtown Sarasota and the barrier islands will be available March. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Masters winners Tom Mitchell, left and Linda Bayne, right with organizer Stacey Monroe, center.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 11, 2021
Eighth annual Andrew Monroe 5K races on Siesta Key

The race kicked off 2021 as normal, albeit with some COVID-19 protocols.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cynthia Saunders, the superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, reaches a settlement agreement with the Education Practices Commission. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 11, 2022
Manatee schools superintendent settles with Education Practices Commission

School District of Manatee County Superintendent Cynthia Saunders is fined for alleged graduation rate inflation scandal.

  • East County
  • Schools
Sarasota County beaches have the highest density of loggerhead nests on Florida’s West Coast. (Courtesy Mote Marine Laboratory)
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • May 1, 2014
Sea turtle nesting seasons begins today

Sarasota County National Resources officials are reminding Sarasota residents and visitors to help protect the hatchlings by taking precautions.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Selby Botanical Gardens, where State Sen. Nancy Detert was recently honored for her part in a $.5 million appropriation to  the Gardens.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 22, 2015
WHAT'S HAPPENING | Week of Oct. 22 2015

Check out this rundown of the week's hottest stories.

  • Sarasota
  • News
How to ward off insomnia and get the Zzzs you need to stay healthy.
  • By Kristine Nickel |
  • July 12, 2021
To sleep or not to sleep (sorry, not an option)

Getting enough sleep is crucial to our well-being. Here are some steps to ensure you're getting enough of it.

  • Health
Sarasota High senior pitcher Tanner Crump has been a workhorse for the Sailors.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 8, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Tanner Crump

The Sarasota High senior pitcher threw a complete game one-hitter March 6 against Charlotte High.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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