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Avananda Csiszar stands in front of her favorite coffee house, The Local Bean.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • November 21, 2012
Living La Vida Yoga

Avananda Csiszar believes the best place to practice yoga is in a beautiful environment.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Freya Robbins, CDFA™ |
  • September 17, 2020
Who Makes the First Move?

Who Makes the First Move?

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
Stefano Lonardo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 11, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Stefano Lonardo

Stefano Lonardo, a a senior next semester at Lakewood Ranch High, is a starting offensive guard for the Mustangs.

  • East County
  • Sports
Restaurants, which have been forced to switch to carry-out and delivery service only while the stay-at-home order has been in effect, will be able to have dine-in service at a limited capacity beginning May 4.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 29, 2020
Gov. Ron DeSantis announces plans for first phase of reopening Florida

Gov. Ron DeSantis announces plans for first phase of reopening Florida

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County had a 75% return rate for questionnaires during the 2010 Census.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 30, 2020
Census work begins in March

First contact with local residents comes in the form of a letter.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo courtesy of Connor Goulding/Mote Marine Laboratory
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 16, 2018
Mote gets emergency state funding to add to response team

Mote's Stranding Investigations program has been receiving 17-20 calls a day in the last couple weeks regarding distressed or dead animals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 4, 2019
Atkins again running for Sarasota County Commission

Atkins will run for the District 1 seat, a position currently held by Michael Moran.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The V Foundation for Cancer Research and Dick Vitale have announced that the 13th-annual Dick Vitale Gala, to be held on May 11 at the Ritz-Carlton Sarasota, will honor Jim Harbaugh, Leonard Hamilton and Mike Greenberg.Â
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 8, 2018
Dick Vitale Gala announces honorees for 2018 event

The 13th-annual Gala will celebrate Jim Harbaugh, Leonard Hamilton and Mike Greenberg.

  • East County
  • Sports
Photo by Nick Friedman
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 31, 2016
Arise Music Arts Communication unleashes students' inner musician

For Susan Gabriel, learning an instrument is about more than notes on a page — it’s about communicating through a universal language.

  • Arts + Culture
Blues Traveler will headline the inaugural Sip the Sunshine Craft Beer Festival Saturday, Oct. 29, at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 23, 2016
Blues Traveler to headline Sip the Sunshine Festival

The inaugural craft-beer festival will highlight Florida breweries and feature local chefs and live music.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
 Julia Sawyer and Addyson Danforth at an "Aqua Kids" summer camp at Mote.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 9, 2017
Winter camps now offered at Mote

For six days, first through fifth graders can attend winter-themed camps at the aquarium.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A zookeeper navigates debris in the park  just after Hurricane Irma. Photo courtesy Jungle Gardens.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • November 22, 2017
Hurricane damage cancels annual holiday event at Sarasota Jungle Gardens

The Holiday Lights display is taking off a year, but by early 2018 the park is expected to be fully operational — with a few improvements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Beach Road on Siesta Key
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 1, 2017
Sarasota Observer readers sound off

Growth, city manager are topics of concern

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
At first glance, this home on Siesta Key could be mistaken for another overscaled McMansion from the boom period. But wander around awhile, and the magic takes over.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • December 24, 2015
Three things: Personal best

What three homes captured Contributing Writer Bob Plunkett's heart in 2015?

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
An Artspace project — such as the Sailboat Bend lofts in Fort Lauderdale — could be managed in perpetuity by the nonprofit organization to ensure it remains affordable.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 27, 2015
Arts Alliance readies Artspace fundraising push

In need of $40,000 for the next stage of a possible artist live/work housing project, the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County is asking the public to help chip in.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Richard Mandell wants to return Bobby Jones Golf Club to "its peak of greatness," he said in February 2017 after being hired to redo the course.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 6, 2017
Bobby Jones improvements could expand practice space

During the Bobby Jones Golf Club master planning process, a golf architect has located space to build a larger training facility.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Aubrey Grimwood cruises through the 2014 parade.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 20, 2015
Tribute to Heroes parade marches down Main

This year’s event includes a post-parade street party.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Carol and Leonard Goodkin love traveling together.
  • By Carol Goodkin |
  • January 6, 2015
On the road with the Goodkins

Carol Goodkin shares about her favorite dining and shopping spots in Charleston, S.C.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ina Gross, left, was found dead in her Ranch home Jan. 9, 2012. She's pictured with her late husband, Samuel.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 13, 2015
Gross maintains innocence

After discovering last week that there's a warrant out for his arrest, Thomas Gross says he did not kill his mother.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County school children eagerly awaiting entry into the FSU/Asolo Performing Arts Center
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 30, 2014
Sarasota Ballet: Field Trip of Dreams

This entire week, the Sarasota Ballet hosted thousands of Sarasota County school children as they watched the company's most recent work: Will Tuckett's "The Secret Garden"

  • Arts + Culture
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