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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Ringling International Arts Festival Opening Night

PHOTO GALLERY: Ringling International Arts Festival Opening Night

  • Arts + Culture
The former Aaron's Fish Camp property could be slated for some major renovations.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 20, 2016
Siesta property owner hopes to fill fine dining void

Property owner Chris Brown hopes to create a fine dining option in Siesta Key Village with his plans to renovate former Aaron’s Fish Camp property.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 2, 2010
Cops Corner 06.03.10

The victim reported that his Xbox 360 and five video games were stolen. He suspected his friend was responsible. When he went to the suspect's home, he recovered the items from the residence. While inside, he saw other items he believed were stolen.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Lakewood Ranch’s Sarah Barg, 17, shows off her aerial silks skills during a rehearsal for “Once Upon a Circus.”
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • April 6, 2017
New heights

Lakewood Ranch residents have high goals performing for Sailor Circus Academy.

  • East County
  • News
Terry Gans, 71, has served on the town commission for six years.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • March 21, 2018
Longboat Mayor bids town commission farewell

Terry Gans, who has volunteered for the town commission since 2012, will leave the commission after serving for one year as Mayor.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 14, 2011
Substitute teacher charged with child abuse

The teacher was in a second-grade classroom when Sarasota County Sheriff's Office detectives say he snapped, punching two students and pushing a third.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 15, 2018
Interesting donation at Goodwill

Interesting police reports for Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Selby Gardens representatives have said they've responded to resident concerns, but neighbors continue to object to elements of the master plan, depicted in this rendering.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 14, 2019
Neighbors remain concerned about Selby plans

As Selby Gardens works with the city on proposed changes to its bayfront campus, residents are lobbying for a scaled-down vision.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Give credit to those who fought the farce; Unworthy of public trust; Time to apply again;

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Sarasota County commissioners will consider $60,000 in economic incentives during a meeting Wednesday.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 13, 2017
Sarasota tries to outdo Manatee in quest to woo firm

Next week, Sarasota County commissioners will consider $60,000 in economic incentives to land a New Jersey-based company’s headquarters.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Atlanta improv group Dad's Garage will perform July 12, 13, 19 and 20 at Florida Studio Theatre. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 26, 2019
Scene & Heard 06.27.19

This week on the A&E scene Marie Selby Botanical Gardens became a Smithsonian Affiliate, Ringling College of Art and Design won a national award and much more.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Jake Miklojcik, front, tells Matt DeFano, center, and Bob Walsh, behind, that the redaction of proposal documents requested by Manatee Lost Lagoon prevents taxpayers from learning more about the project.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 6, 2016
Sizable concerns over water park

Is 20 acres is enough for a successful water park at Tom Bennett Park?

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 7, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 8

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Attendees can shop for a variety of handmade objects such as  $15 silver bracelets and life-sized sculptures in excess of $50,000. File photo.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • January 25, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: St. Armands Winter Art Festival

The 11th annual St. Armands Winter Art Festival will feature more than 175 artists and artisans from across the country.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County has approximately 900 to 1,000 food service establishments in its utilities system.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • July 9, 2019
County to implement new FOG ordinance in effort to stem sanitary sewage spills

The new ordinance is scheduled for implementation in January 2020.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 21, 2017
Lakewood Ranch basketball advances to regional final

The Mustangs defeated Palmetto 85-58 on Tuesday night.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dick Vitale is donating the proceeds from his book, which retails for $14.95, toward pediatric cancer research.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 9, 2011
Vitale pens first children's book

If "A" is for "Awesome" and "B" is for "Baby," then legendary ESPN basketball commentator Dick Vitale has just made a slam dunk for children's literature -- and for pediatric cancer research.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Carrie Nathans | Contributor |
  • May 14, 2018
Green Days

LWR Life, Lakewood Ranch

  • LWR Life
Festival-goers are invited to interact with the artists at this free event. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • February 14, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Downtown Sarasota Festival of the Arts

This weekend, Main Street will become home to hundreds of artists from around the country. The event also showcases the best local and regional artists of the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mark Wemple. Manatee County Schools Superintendent Rick Mills believes changes in process, among other measures, will fix the district's budget woes.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 8, 2014
Issues to Watch 2014: Manatee School District budget

Superintendent Rick Mills hopes a competent team, stronger controls and community support help the district right its budget.

  • East County
  • News
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