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Developer pays Ringling College $1.85 million for the 2.3 acre arts center site.
  • By John McGuire |
  • June 7, 2017
12 homes planned for Longboat Key Center for the Arts property

Developer pays Ringling College $1.85 million for the 2.3 acre site.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 24, 2018
Guests party amongst the fish at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

March 23 marked the 10-year anniversary of Party on the Pass.

  • Black Tie
Although School Avenue is already blocked off during school days, the school district wants a permanent closure.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 28, 2019
Proposed School Avenue closure draws opposition

Residents and Planning Board members criticized a Sarasota County Schools plan to permanently close a road that cuts through Sarasota High.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mozaic’s Thyme and star anise smoked duck breast with sour cherry bread pudding and crystalized ginger orange glaze.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • May 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week Kick-off Party

To kick-off Visit Sarasota County's 9th annual Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week, guests attended the event's kick-off party for a culinary tasting Thursday, May 22, at The Francis.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 20, 2021
ODA baseball captures Class 2A state championship

The Thunder used big hits and steady pitching to beat St. Johns Country Day 5-3 in Fort Myers.

  • East County
  • Sports
Photo by Karin Shillus
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 30, 2014
Color coded

Looking back through our archives of weather photos in 2014, picking our best submissions was a near-impossible task.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
David Pilston. Photo courtesy of Save Our Seabirds.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 5, 2021
Save Our Seabirds hires first-ever vet

The organization is hosting a virtual fundraiser event to reintroduce people to the facility.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • July 5, 2018
A star-spangled spectacle at Siesta Key

The 28th annual community Fourth of July fireworks on Siesta Key Beach goes off with a bang despite rainy weather.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. K-9 Officer Nicholas Dominis with Coti during training.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 25, 2016
Canine Colleagues: Dogs who work in Sarasota

In honor of National Dog Day on Aug. 26, meet a few dogs who work hard for their kibble in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
During the COVID-19 response, work has continued at Sarasota construction sites such as Epoch, a high-rise condominium project at 605 S. Gulfstream Ave. Business groups are concerned the virus could slow future construction.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 21, 2020
Business groups collaborate on COVID-19 policy advocacy

In an effort to stem the economic losses associated with the coronavirus, local organizations are lobbying for regulatory change.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 14, 2011
City eyes job and service cuts

Thirteen positions are targeted for elimination, and city residents may see reductions in a host of services they once took for granted, as City Hall seeks to trim millions from its 2012 budget.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Duane and Beth Chapman are known for their show "Dog the Bounty Hunter," which aired more than 300 episodes in 10 years. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 30, 2019
Bounty hunting legend to share about cancer battle

'Dog the Bounty Hunter' star Beth Chapman to make special Mother's Day appearance at Bradenton church.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2020
Sarasota Charter Review Board District 1: Samantha Medred

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The course at The Concession Golf Club was built to be major championship ready from the beginning, according to The Concession Golf Club general manager Brian Weimann.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 18, 2021
Major ambition at Concession

Could the club host a PGA Tour major event?

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota football roundup: 09.14.18
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 14, 2018
Sarasota football roundup: 09.14.18

Sarasota football roundup: 09.14.18

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Caroll Michels works with artists throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Japan, and South and Central America. Photo by Virginia Hoffman
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 9, 2019
Caroll Michels coaches the creative in 'How to Survive and Prosper as an Artist'

The Palmer Ranch resident used the lessons she learned as a mentor-less artist to pioneer the art consulting field as a coach and author.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 31, 2020
Temple Beth Israel shares dinner with friends again

Temple members could pick up Shabbat dinners before the weekly virtual service.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Riverview and Booker high schools are considering adding a beach volleyball program to help bring the schools into Title IX compliance.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 3, 2021
Schools need improvements in Title IX compliance, hiring practices, study finds

The Sarasota school district showed strides in advanced class enrollment, but still needs to improve equity in staff and sports.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
A ground-breaking ceremony was held off Cattlemen Road, across the street from Sports Authority, at 2 p.m. today.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 15, 2012
Mega mall construction begins

Taubman and Benderson Development today officially broke ground on The Mall at University Town Center.

  • East County
  • News
Mammography Technician Anne Trefil uses the GE Senographe Pristina 3D Mammography System at Blake Medical Center’s Center for Breast Health. Picture courtesy of Blake Medical Center Director of Communications Lisa Kirkland.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 16, 2021
Blake Medical Center offers new 3D mammogram technology

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced thousands of Americans to miss their annual cancer screenings.

  • Health
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