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Chairman and President of SFF Mark Famiglio speaks at the March 21 SFF Sponsor and Press Kickoff Party at The Westin Sarasota. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 22, 2018
Sarasota Film Festival announces 2018 lineup and additional screening location

SFF hosted a press and sponsor kickoff party March 21 at The Westin Sarasota to give an overview of the festival and its various events.

  • Arts + Culture
Photos by Alex Mahadevan
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 19, 2014
Local racers take a spin on Indy 500 track

Rick Sanders and Bill Stelcher took their pre-war racecars to the Brickyard Vintage Racing Invitational this month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 4, 2011
Cattle ranchers to watch government-owned land

Sarasota County is gauging the merits of a pilot program that gives ranchers the opportunity to let their cattle graze on government-owned property.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 3, 2021
Sarasota outperforms state average in FSA tests

The district ranked third in English and sixth in mathematics.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Verier-Dunn says she’s excited to not only work in the studio but give talks about movement and the artistic process in museum classrooms. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 24, 2018
Moving Ethos dance company gets a home for expression at The Ringling

The contemporary dance group will kick off its new residency with The Ringling at Ringling Underground Nov. 1.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 17, 2016
Cops Corner 2.15.2016

Crime reports from around the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
East County's (back) Stacey Clevenger, Cindy Jackson, (front) Liz Lynne and Pat Miller volunteer together at the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch every Wednesday night.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 24, 2021
Volunteers begin return to pet projects in Lakewood Ranch

Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch welcomes volunteers back while Nate's Honor Animal Rescue waits for construction to end.

  • East County
  • News
Monday marked the first in-person meeting held in Longboat Key since March 23.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 2, 2020
Longboat Key resumes in-person meetings

The town is planning to use a hybrid approach through the end of the year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • A time to celebrate |
  • May 29, 2020
Trevor Clark

Congratulations, Trevor!

  • East County
  • Celebrations
Units in the 18-story Epoch building are listed from $3.3 million to nearly $9 million for the penthouse. About 40% have sold.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 18, 2019
City approves Gulfstream luxury high-rise

Despite concerns from some residents, the city has signed off on plans for an 18-story, 23-unit condominium project near the bayfront.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee Technical College students, like former student William Kennedy, have been learning remotely since March 30. MTC is receiving federal funding to provide students who have been impacted by COVID-19 financial aid. File photo
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 17, 2020
MTC receives $1 million in government aid

Funding will provide financial aid to at least 508 students and cover costs of moving to remote learning.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 9, 2010
Town seeks volunteers for boards

The town of Longboat Key is accepting applications for its Planning & Zoning Board, Code Enforcement Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
School District of Manatee County families and Manatee County residents protest the school district's mask mandate before the School Board of Manatee County's meeting.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 2, 2021
School District of Manatee County drops mask mandate

School District of Manatee County drops mask mandate

  • East County
  • News
Bayfront Park's Recreation Center was donated to the town in 1984. Consultants say it would be better off replaced than renovated.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 26, 2019
Talk of culture, recreation centers intertwine

Longboat leaders urge caution in moving ahead with building proposals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A lightning rod is pictured on top of a home on Halyard Lane in the Country Club Shores IV North neighborhood.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 5, 2020
Longboat Key to allow for lightning rods on rooftops with restrictions

Longboat Key town commissioners voted 4-2 in favor of the regulations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 23, 2011
Businesses owners sound off on meters

Downtown merchants are becoming increasingly vocal about parking meters since 459 parking spaces became metered spaces last month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Coyote in beach dunes at snowy plover nest. Photo courtesy of Susan Phillips.
  • By Nathalie Kaemmerer and Sten Spinella |
  • September 6, 2019
Coyotes spoil at least four turtle nests, experts say

Turtle watchers report hard-to-mistake tracks, but town officials say no sightings have been reported.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 6, 2012
New community editor on Key beat

You'll be seeing a new face around town this week.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2014
Letters to the Editor

The Observer's readers weigh in on local issues.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Construction crews demolished a historic building abutting Laurel Park this month for the proposed expansion of a philanthropic consignment shop.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 24, 2013
News Briefs

Burns Square parking lot reopens to the public; Woman's Exchange begins demolition and expansion; City discusses future of GWIZ property

  • Sarasota
  • News
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