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Van Wezel Performing Arts Center escaped major damage in Hurricane Ian and will stage a benefit concert on Friday. (Photo by Spencer Fordin)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • October 4, 2022
Van Wezel and Sarasota Orchestra team up for benefit concert

The storm is done, but the recovery is just beginning. And the Sarasota Orchestra and Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall are teaming up to raise money.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 10, 2010
Candidates answer Islandside questions

L'Ambiance held a candidates debate in conjunction with Grand Bay Thursday, March 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Whitaker Lofts is the latest residential development to be approved in the North Trail Overlay District. The project includes 19 condos and more than 8,000 square feet of retail. (Courtesy of Halflants + Pichette Architects)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 4, 2022
New residences planned to revive North Tamiami Trail district

Nearly 10 years after it was adopted by the city, the special zoning district meant to improve Tamiami Trail from downtown to University Parkway is beginning to see long-awaited redevelopment.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Panther Ridge 9-year-old Ava Grady enjoys checking out the bears at A Country Bear Christmas at Bearadise Ranch in Myakka City.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 12, 2022
Country Bear Christmas sweet at honey in Myakka City

Bearadise Ranch back in business in Myakka with A Country Bear Christmas after clearing damage done by Hurricane Ian.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Mural Organizer Walter Gilbert, Colson family member Sonja McCoy Harvey and Mayor Kyle Battie
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 27, 2023
New mural in Rosemary District celebrates local Black history icons

The mural on the Planned Parenthood health center features Lewis and Irene Colson.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rubber ducks are 10-inches so they can be easily identified by their respective owners.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 30, 2019
Jiggs Landing has its ducks in a row in Manatee County

Jiggs Landing in Bradenton holds rubber duck race.

  • East County
  • News
Layla Lockhart, a fourth grader at Myakka City Elementary School, holds her chicken, Rocket, so the chicken can get accustomed to being held.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 7, 2022
Myakka City Elementary students prepare to show at the Manatee County Fair

Future Farmers of America and 4-H students will show animals and plants at the fair.

  • East County
  • Schools
Meals on Wheels PLUS driver Steve Gadberry, left, helps prepare bags of hot meals at the Meals on Wheels kitchen, in Bradenton. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 23, 2022
Meals on Wheels Plus celebrates 50 years of serving the community

The nonprofit, which in 2020 hit a total 11 million home-delivered meal served since its 1972 inception, now delivers more than 320,000 meals a year.

  • East County
  • Business
The town closed off an area of the beach near Gulf of Mexico Drive and Gulfside Road. It will remain roped off until the seawall is repaired.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 19, 2020
Longboat's Eta damage assessment continues

The town of Longboat Key closed off an area of the beach near Gulf of Mexico Drive and Gulfside Road.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
FSU/Asolo Conservatory's production of "Stick Fly" runs through Jan. 22
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 19, 2023
'Stick Fly' intrigues but overstuffs heavy issues at Asolo Conservatory

FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training makes you a fly on the wall in a weekend of family revelations with the play "Stick Fly."

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Barb’s Korean-inspired bulgogi nachos tempt with won ton chips, bulgogi steak, chopped kimchee, jack cheese, pico de gallo, scallions and gochujang aioli served with guacamole.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 18, 2023
Remy’s on Main owners discuss food, Julia Child and their must-try dish

Their family recipe for success? Serving up all-American comfort food with a Korean flare in a thoroughly modern ambiance.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 28, 2012
This issue is in good taste

APRIL FOOLS - For this issue, the Longboat Observer has teamed up with an area company to test one of its newest line of products: edible ink and paper.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
ODA rising senior Felipe Baffico Balharry (right) poses with Jamaican swimmer Keanan Dols and U.S. swimmer Emma Weyant. Dols and Weyant went to Sarasota's Riverview High. All three swam with the Sarasota Sharks. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 19, 2022
Lakewood Ranch swimmer represents Chile at FINA World Championships

The Out-of-Door Academy swimmer competes against elite swimmers in the 100-, 200-meter butterfly events.

  • East County
  • Sports
Bricks Smoked Meats at 1528 State St. has been among the restaurants leading the charge to preserve parklet dining as a permanent fixture in downtown Sarasota.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 25, 2023
City proposes plan to make on-street dining permanent

The policy presented would cost Sarasota restaurants at least $13,000 per year plus construction to offer dining in city parking spaces.

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photo. Keith Lazarcheck and Mark Lucas represent Station 11 during the 16th annual Morton's Chili Cook Off.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 13, 2016
Your Calendar: Morton's Chili Cook-Off

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Oct. 13.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2011
Our View: Common sense code needed

If we are going to have rules, and we certainly need some, then they have to be enforced. But a generous dose of common sense should be ladled out by the rule enforcers.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 21, 2018
Cans for a cause

The Lazy Lobster is hosting a food drive for All Faiths Food Bank until Dec. 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 21, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: July 21

Les Ireland captured this photo of a bald eagle taking a rest on a balcony in Grand Bay on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mallory Gnaegy Owner of Sunglass Express, Yvonne Schloss, has been “seeing” customers for 19 years.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 27, 2012
2012 Small Business Awards 10 employees or fewer nominee: Sunglass Express Optical

Sunglass Express Optical has been in the same location on St. Armands Circle since owner Yvonne Schloss opened it in 1993.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By RBB Communications |
  • May 18, 2023
Strengthening the energy grid in Sarasota: FPL details local efforts to improve storm resiliency, overall service reliability

In 2023, FPL plans to make a number of upgrades in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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