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Members of the Westcoast Black Theatre Group perform during the tribute to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 17, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu-El MLK Tribute

Temple Emanu-El invited members of the congregation and community for a Tribute to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. featuring the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe on Jan. 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Angélica Negrón was named the winner of the Hermitage Greenfield Prize on Monday.
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • January 11, 2022
Composer Angélica Negrón claims Hermitage Greenfield Prize

Angélica Negrón will compose an original work inspired by the setting sun for the Hermitage Artist Retreat.

  • Arts + Culture
Rory Dowdell said he uses an e-bike for "90-95%" of trips within 8 miles.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 19, 2020
E-bikes can be an option for everyone in Sarasota

There are three classes of e-bikes, with key differences between them.

  • Health
  • By David Conway |
  • April 17, 2014
City attorney sides with residents on complaints

Instead of approving a traffic study for a new development at U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue, the city mandated the consultant provide options to mitigate traffic in the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Fausto Stampiglia calls it a career after more than 60 years.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 26, 2022
Rev. Fausto Stampiglia calls it a career

The beloved St. Martha Catholic Church figure has retired after 31 years at the parish.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Emma Weyant won a silver medal in the Women's 400-Meter IM at the Olympics on Saturday night. Photo courtesy Mike Lewis/USA Swimming.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 28, 2021
Local athletes make Sarasota proud at Tokyo Olympics

Two of Sarasota's four athletes at the Olympics are coming home with hardware.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
David Wolff prepares to submerge 10 Mini-Reefs.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 31, 2019
'A manmade solution to a manmade problem'

Non-profit installs 10 Mini Reefs at MarVista in Longboat Key, with hopes of making the ecosystem a little bit better.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mason Amyx and Cayla Fulkerson use the groceries they bought to make their lunches.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 30, 2021
Beyond the Spectrum expands facility in Sarasota

The nonprofit will add 2,500 square feet of space to address its growing waitlist of students. AND Beyond the Spectrum adds space to handle demand..

  • East County
  • Schools
Chris Thakoorpersad at the bat.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 15, 2016
Sarasota International Cricket Club plays for the memories

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
After announcing plans in 2018 to move out of the Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, the orchestra has not yet identified a site to build a new music hall.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 25, 2021
City revisits orchestra venue discussion

Orchestra supporters and park advocates will be watching closely as the City Commission revisits a conversation about building a music hall in the Payne Park area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
SIA President Tony Romanus at one of the work sites.
  • By Jack Short |
  • November 30, 2015
Siesta Isles Association will appeal county’s stop-work order

The landscaping entrance-improvements would have required removal and relocation of some protected trees from the right of way, which the county says is off-limits in this case.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • March 26, 2018
'Unsane' is a disappointing borefest that could have been a decent thriller

Not even a unique filming method and a Matt Damon cameo could save Steven Soderbergh's new film.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative president Michéle Des Verney Redwine has a full slate of panels, student exhibitions, community programs and more set for 2021. Courtesy photo.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 17, 2021
Arts Collaborative aims to be busy in 2021

Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative plans to nonprofit kicks off a busy year with a panel discussion on Jan. 25.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 19, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 27, 2021
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church clears bookshelves

The church hosted a book sale with tomes from their own collection.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 9, 2021
Longboat Island Chapel hosts blood drive, food drive

The chapel has hosted multiple versions of each event, but never at the same time.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 2, 2012
News Briefs

Town schedules first budget workshop; City staff investigates St. Armands benches

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Projects like the CitySide apartment complex have brought new investment and new residents into the Rosemary District, but area stakeholders want more variety from future developments.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 9, 2017
Rosemary District seeks benefits from new projects

After a spike in residential building in the Rosemary District, the neighborhood hopes to extract community improvements from future high-density developments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
piespints
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 26, 2015
Chefs collaborate for 'Pies and Pints' pizza and beer series

Chefs collaborate for 'Pies and Pints' pizza and beer series

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
In addition to instituting new safety guidelines for workers, Sarasota Memorial Hospital has announced plans to furlough some employees because of a decline in revenue linked to COVID-19.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 9, 2020
Sarasota leaders track spread of COVID-19

Nearly a month after the first diagnosed COVID-19 case in Sarasota County, health professionals and public officials are closely monitoring the growth of the disease.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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