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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 24, 2017
Young designers strut their stuff in recycled fashions

The 2nd annual iconcept jr. fashion show took place Sept. 24 at Art Center Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • November 16, 2017
Sarasota group wants to change county elections

The Sarasota Alliance for Fair Elections wants Sarasota County to elect commissioners from single-member districts, not at-large.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 26, 2019
Sarasota Bay Watch assesses scallop and clam situation

The question this year was, "How's the bay today?"

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 4, 2021
Cops Corner: Sarasota 2.4.21

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The Sailboat Bend lofts in Fort Lauderdale is Artspace's only project in Florida to date.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 17, 2017
Arts Alliance launches housing survey Wednesday

An event Wednesday marks the beginning of a new phase of an effort to develop an affordable live-work space for Sarasota artists.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city says managing parking is a costly operation — and that increasing revenues is necessary to avoid prolonged deficits.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 2, 2017
City parking fund runs consistent deficit

The city loses hundreds of thousands of dollars managing parking annually, inspiring an ongoing discussion regarding paid parking downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Director of Homeless Services Wayne Applebee addresses the Sarasota County Commission.
  • By Jack Short |
  • November 17, 2015
UPDATE: County passes on city's homeless shelter site proposal

The Sarasota County Commission dismissed a city proposal to locate a shelter on county-owned land, highlighting an ongoing divide between the two governments on the issue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 10, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, May 11

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Commissioners will soon consider zoning amendments that will significantly limit what can be placed on the Quads.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 23, 2021
Hearings scheduled for rezoning of the Quads

County leaders will decide whether to officially rezone the Quads near Celery Fields and what limitations are acceptable.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Susan Weintraub and Phyllis Weitzner
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • April 3, 2019
The Sisterhood of Temple Beth Sholom takes to the runway

The Sophisticated Ladies Celebrate the Arts fashion show took place on April 3.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ronnie Shugar and Donda Mullis with their donation.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 13, 2020
Raw Sugar sweetens lives

The company, owned by a pair of Longboaters, donated products to local charities.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • January 21, 2019
Event commemorates integration of Sarasota beaches

Community members gathered at Lido Beach on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to recognize a national honor for Newtown’s African-American heritage trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sally Yanowitz
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • March 13, 2013
Social Studies: Sally Yanowitz

While fine art graces the walls of Sally Yanowitz's sun-filled downtown condo, family photos of her three daughters and two granddaughters hold equally as important real estate.

  • Arts + Culture
City Commission candidate Jen Ahearn-Koch.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 2, 2017
City Commission candidate questionnaire: Jen Ahearn-Koch

At-large candidate Jen Ahearn-Koch shares her thoughts on the key issues ahead of the March 14 election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Selby Library is one of two places you can catch the county's free workshop on starting a business.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • December 5, 2017
Learn how to start a business in Sarasota County

The Dec. 6 workshop will answer your questions about everything from occupancy rates to tax requirements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 30, 2019
The Firefly Gala gets glittery with Kesha

Forty Carrots Family Center's annual gala was held March 30 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Co-Chairwomen Coral Pleas, Jill Raleigh and Emily Walsh
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 14, 2019
SPARCC spreads love and sparkle Feb. 14

SPARCCle on the Runway Fashion Police was hosted at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
With two weeks to go until The Mall at University Town Center opens Oct. 16, mall businesses are interviewing prospective employees and going through extensive training. Photos by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 1, 2014
UTC attracts diverse workforce

The Cheesecake Factory has team members transferring from cities more than a 30-mile radius away to come work at the mall. Others are coming from out of state.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota sports roundup: 04.25.17
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 25, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 04.25.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 04.25.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 5, 2018
Kids hit Siesta sand for summer run

The first weekly kid run of the summer took place on June 5 at Siesta Key Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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