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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 11, 2021
Calling all pets!

Have cute pics of your pets? Of course you do — and The Observer wants to see them!

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ringling College student Zaine Lodhi visits one of his preferred hangouts in downtown Sarasoata, Project Coffee
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 14, 2022
Ringling College student describes his journey toward major illustrators award

According to Ringling College student Zaine Lodhi, the secret in his success is imagination, talent, and just plain hard work.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 15, 2015
News Briefs: Longboat Key 7.16.15

Town receives BP settlement cash; Mid-Key plaza sells; Undergrounding petition announced

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 3, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: March 3

Stan Singer captured this sunset from Beachplace on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 3, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: March 3

Lisa Klemeyer captured this photo of downtown Sarasota on a foggy morning.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ginny Hoenig holds one of her handmade crocheted hats.
  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • December 22, 2022
Sarasota Nice List filled with good deeds from 2022

The Sarasota community has made the holiday season brighter by going the extra miles this year with nice gestures.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 20, 2022
34th Festival of the Arts takes Main Street

Dozens of vendors filled downtown Sarasota for the weekend festival.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota City Commission District 1: Willie Charles Shaw

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home at 1575 Bay Point Drive was built in 2013. It has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,407 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 11, 2021
Casey Key home sells for just over $7 million

Residential real estate transactions for Dec. 21-Jan. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Kristine Nickel |
  • February 7, 2017
Give it up for the optimist

Look to the future and not the past. It may be a lot rosier than you think.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Venice Theatre suffered extensive damage in Hurricane Ian, but it isn't irreparable. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • October 4, 2022
Hermitage, Venice Theatre begin road to recovery

The Hermitage Artist Retreat and Venice Theatre suffered damage from Hurricane Ian that will require extensive renovation.

  • Arts + Culture
Najee Rhodes.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 5, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 04.05.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 04.05.17

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 24, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: March 24

Michael Cohen captured this pelican landing after catching a fish on Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 24, 2022
East County weather page photo: March 24

Gordon Silver captured this colorful sunrise from a drone over Country Club East.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch High clarinet players Carlin Gillen, Kayleigh Roundy and Sarisa Ranajee will be performing in the Sugar Bowl Parade and halftime show. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 3, 2022
Lakewood Ranch High School band students head to the Sugar Bowl

Lakewood Ranch High Marching Mustangs will perform in front of thousands at the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans.

  • East County
  • Schools
Over a thousand people celebrated the coming of the winter season at least year's "Greet the Light" party. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 17, 2014
The Ringling rings in the winter season

The "Greet the Light" celebration takes place 7 to 11 p.m. Dec. 20 and is a bright light against the dwindling daylight caused by the winter solstice.

  • Arts + Culture
Randy Langley
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • January 15, 2019
Langley drops out of Longboat Commission race

Commission should set policy, not run town

  • Longboat Key
  • News
L. James needs to have more to say than "Honey, I'm home" after he returns to Mary Williamson after a year in "Sender." (Photo: Dylan Jon Wade Cox)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 13, 2020
'Sender' compelling even as it is ambiguous

Story about slackers resisting full adulthood isn't without sympathy

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Mark Veazey and his daughter went fishing on Friday at Overlook Park.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 2, 2020
Beachgoers, anglers return to Longboat Key

The town of Longboat Key's public beach parking reopened on Thursday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Fun Nite finale sells for $124.99 (often BOGO) and fires 33 shots straight up.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • June 30, 2021
$100? $1,000? The fireworks choices are yours

A Fourth show need not be expensive. But it surely can be.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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