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Stephanie J. Woods’ artist residency in Dakar, Senegal, helped inspire her one-woman show at the Sarasota Art Museum.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • June 6, 2023
Multimedia artist brings eye-popping installation to Sarasota Art Museum

Childhood memories of board games with her grandpa suffuse Stephanie J. Woods' Sarasota Art Museum show.

  • Arts + Culture
The state asked all school districts for suggestions dealing with education and funding issues for legislators to consider in March.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 27, 2013
Manatee County School Board approves state funding proposals

The Manatee County School Board chose eight platforms for the state to consider for its 2014 legislative session.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High girls golf sophomore Emily Storm finished tied for 51st (84) at the 2022 FHSAA state tournament as a freshman.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 2, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Emily Storm

The Lakewood Ranch High girls golfer was the medalist in the Mustangs' Aug. 26 match against Southeast High.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jim Brown with his dog
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • September 20, 2023
Life on the water suits former Longboat Key mayor

Jim Brown finds community, activity and peace while realizing his dream of living on the water.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2015
Beware of the mob

Animal-rights proponents are pressuring Sarasota County commissioners to shut down retail pet stores’ puppy and kitty sales. There are other effective ways to reach the goal.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 10, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Sniff, sniff, parts 1 and 2

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Two-story Italian restaurant to open on St. Armands in early 2024
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 1, 2023
Two-story Italian restaurant to open on St. Armands in early 2024

15 South by Napulè, a Neapolitan-inspired concept, will feature pizzas made in an authentic, gold-tiled oven.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Dakin Dairy Farms owner Karen Dakin has always wanted to be a farmer. This weekend, she will celebrate her livelihood and national dairy month.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 6, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Dakin Dairy Day Festival

From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 7, live music, cooking demonstrations, games and other Dakin Dairy Day Festival attractions will take over Dakin Dairy Farms, located at 30771 Betts Road, Myakka City.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch beach volleyball player Ashley Pater said her court intelligence and communication skills are what make her an elite player. (Photo courtesy of Lorraine Pater.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 7, 2022
Lakewood Ranch beach volleyball player conquers national circuit

Next up for Ashley Pater is the 2022 FIVB Beach Volleyball U19 World Championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota PD grants 4-year-old's wish, swears in youngest officer
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 28, 2023
Sarasota PD grants 4-year-old's wish, swears in youngest officer

At age 4, cancer patient Andrew Pickart's beach trip wish was enhanced as he became an honorary officer of the Sarasota Police Department.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The cast of "Shear Madness," which opens May 31 at Florida Studio Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 30, 2023
'Shear Madness' brings hair-raising hilarity to FST

In this interactive murder-mystery comedy, it’s never the same thing twice.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By The Insider |
  • April 10, 2013
7 MUST SEE MOVIES: 4/10 Sarasota Film Festival

7 MUST SEE MOVIES: 4/10 Sarasota Film Festival

  • Arts + Culture
Andrea Saputo Cox steps into her role at Gold Coast during a challenging time in the industry.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 19, 2023
Saputo family reaches its fourth generation of beer wholesalers

Andrea Saputo Cox confidently steps into a leadership role at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing.

  • East County
  • Business
Irene and Lewis Colson; John Schroeder; Bertha Palmer
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • June 29, 2023
Three pioneers who changed the face of Sarasota and Manatee counties

Lewis Colson, John Schroeder and Bertha Palmer were trailblazers in frontier Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Austin Bruce holds the award and Zachary Geiger holds the robot they built to win the VEX Robotics Competition at the National TSA Conference in Texas. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 14, 2022
Nothing nerdy about robotics title

Two Lakewood Ranch High students placed second at the National TSA's VEX Robotics Competition, propelling each other toward their aeronautical dreams.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 28, 2010
Arts groups support donation

A deal to create another festival to showcase local talent has arts organizations approving of a $250,000 donation to the Ringling International Arts Festival.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee campus is building a new 100,000-square-foot student center.
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 28, 2023
Work starts on $42M, 100,000-square-foot student center at USF Sarasota-Manatee

The University of South Florida campus hopes to change its reputation as a commuter college with new residences and a student center set to open at start of the 2024 school year.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The Fine Arts Society of Sarasota President Vern Weitz assumed her position in 2017. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 27, 2019
After 50 years, The Fine Arts Society of Sarasota makes big changes

The organization is celebrating its 50th anniversary by looking backward and forward.

  • Arts + Culture
Sailors senior Tyler Maszak slides safely into second base.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 3, 2023
Playoff updates for Sarasota-area high school programs

Local teams and athletes in track and field, baseball, softball and beach volleyball are still alive.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Rachel Chambers. (Courtesy photo.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 24, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Rachel Chambers

The Sarasota triathlete was the top female finisher at the 2022 Top Gun Triathlon held Aug. 6 in St. Petersburg.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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