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Traffic began flowing through the traffic circle at Fruitville Road and Tamiami Trail in late 2020.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 25, 2022
See the artwork finalists for the Fruitville Road roundabout

Final installation is likely more than a year away.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rachel Lee Priday, violin. (Photo by Joel Benjamin)
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 30, 2014
'Hear & Now' concert series presents classical music's newest generation of talent

The Perlman Music Program/Suncoast's concert series opens with performances by violinist Rachel Lee Priday and pianist David Kaplan

  • Arts + Culture
Blake Price and Rachel Moulton get comfortable with each other in "Maytag Virgin."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 10, 2022
Love and drama come out in the wash at 'Maytag Virgin'

"Maytag Virgin" explores the cycles of life at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Judy Mullen. Photo by Brendan Lavell.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • June 16, 2021
Friends of the Braden River Library donates $61,000 for carpeting

Replacing the carpet, which is over a decade old, is part of the library's ongoing renovation.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 29, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 5

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Over half a million lights will illuminate the grounds Friday, Dec. 20 through Monday, Dec. 30.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • December 20, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Selby's Lights in Bloom

The Sarasota tradition is a guaranteed fun night for families of all ages. Selby Gardens will be open Friday, Dec. 20 through Monday, Dec. 23 and Thursday, Dec. 26 through Monday, Dec. 30.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Snowy egrets breed and nest in colonies, called rookeries, with other wading birds such as herons, egrets and ibises. (Miri Hardy photo)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • August 26, 2020
Bird of the week: Snowy egret

Their feathers once sold at a price higher than that of gold.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
David Houle, futurist, and Heather Kasten, Chamber CEO and President
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • February 21, 2020
Chamber of Commerce looks to future at annual breakfast

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce held its annual breakfast at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota on Feb. 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Allie Burman, Christian Serrano and Rinat Imaev, of American Ballet Theatre, at last summer's Carreño Dance Festival
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 28, 2012
Scene & Heard

Boogie Woogie Ballerinas; Remembering Jay B. Starker; Art meets education

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2009
Business Observer 12.17.09

Fit2Run has been named one of The 50 Best Running Stores in America for the second year in a row.

  • East County
  • News
“That’s my goal — to help students be confident in learning,” retiring Bay Haven School of Basics-Plus fifth-grade teacher Jane Wiechmann said. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 9, 2015
Aging workforce

Approximately 30% of Sarasota County government’s workforce will be eligible to retire in the next five years, along with 5% of teachers this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Rev. Michael Mansperger wishes Norma Martin a happy birthday. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 7, 2015
Norma Martin celebrates 100 years - again

Centenarian, Vamo history buff and the oldest Realtor in Sarasota Norma Martin hosted a party for her 100th birthday Jan. 2, at the Presbyterian Church of the Covenant in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Punsalan |
  • January 23, 2013
The cinematic expression of "Skyfall"

The cinematic expression of "Skyfall"

  • Arts + Culture
Daniel Auteuil and Astrid Bergès-Frisbey in "The Well-Digger's Daughter." Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • August 15, 2012
Film Review: 'The Well-Digger's Daughter'

Not a single super hero, explosion, CGI or murder inhabit this lovely piece of French filmmaking.

  • Arts + Culture
Architect Sema Atis said the use of different materials, colors, awnings and other design elements was intended to create a more engaging facade on U.S. 41 — but the Planning Board said it felt like the back of the building.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 10, 2020
Quay building plans draw criticism from city staff, Planning Board

The developer of the downtown bayfront property intends to revise the design of a proposed 12-story, 241-unit apartment building on U.S. 41.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 16, 2021
Longboat Key firefighters honored at annual awards ceremony

Fire Rescue liaison and public information officer Tina Adams won the department’s employee of the year award.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Researchers from six nations gathered for the first International Workshop on Impacts of Ocean Acidification and Climate Change on Corals and Coral Reefs. (Interuniversity Institute for Marine Sciences)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 17, 2013
Mote co-hosts international workshop in Israel

The five-day workshop brought researchers from six countries together in Eilat, Israel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • January 30, 2019
Commission approves change of procedures for public comments

County Commissioners agreed on new procedures that will help them to address all agenda items and public speakers in a more efficient manner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 11, 2013
News Briefs

Longboat Key Fire Rescue honors staff at annual awards; Police promote three longtime employees; Town collects items for Toys for Tots drive

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 21, 2016
County Commission — District 3: David Zaccagnino

Zaccagnino will face Steven Jonsson and Matt Bower in the general election.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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