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File photo The 2013 Sarasota Chalk Festival, themed "Legacy of Valor," featured 500 artists.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 8, 2014
Chalk Festival founder explains relocation

Denise Kowal said moving the festival from Burns Square was a difficult decision, but her issues with the Sarasota City Commission led to her relocating the event.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 1, 2013
Sequester cuts get ugly for GMD

A federal beautification grant disappeared faster than you could say 'American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009' and isn't coming back.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 22, 2021
Style: Back to Events, With Style

Not sure what to wear this coming event season? Local boutiques and jewelers have some ideas.

  • LWR Life
Schroeder-Manatee Ranch files suit to evict fledgling professional football league.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 27, 2016
Top Story — June: Lakewood Ranch developer sues Major League Football

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • East County
  • News
Harley Quinn (Kaley Cuoco) in "Harley Quinn." Photo source: HBO Max.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 11, 2020
Binge Blog: It's almost impossible to get brains out of a cape

HBO Max's "Harley Quinn" is this week's recommendation.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 21, 2020
Downtown: Time to go big and go bold

Before he died, the late Sarasota entrepreneur Gil Waters created a rendering of one of his long-sought visions: turning Main Street from Palm Avenue to Orange Avenue into a pedestrian plaza.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 19, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Read this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Cast members Madisson Hausburg, Pauly Apostolides, Kelsey Owens, Garrett Miller, Brandon Gomes, Chloe Trautman, Juliette Porter and Alex Kompothecras — Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 17, 2018
MTV’s ‘Siesta Key’ season two premieres Jan. 22

Cast members and super fans took to Facebook Live Dec. 17 to announce the new season.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 29, 2018
Cops Corner: Suspect uses jury duty scheme

A roundup of this week's most interesting police reports from Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • January 25, 2022
This Week in A+E: Jan. 27 to Feb. 2

Ballet, theater, concerts and comedy flood Sarasota this week, bringing a wide array of entertainment options.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • January 20, 2012
JAN. 20: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 11, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 08.11.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The May announcement of the 'Siesta Key' series would spark some of the most visceral opinions of any topic around Sarasota in 2017.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 25, 2017
Top Story - May: Siesta Key slated for MTV reality show

Catch up on the top news items of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • November 18, 2020
Lemur Conservation Foundation planning expansion in Myakka

Lemur Conservation Foundation in Myakka to expand and house more lemurs

  • East County
  • News
Rosemary District property owner Howard Davis believes the neighborhood can effectively advocate for a broad slate of changes.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 2, 2017
Rosemary District sets community goals

A planning initiative in the Rosemary District has identified dozens of ideas for improving the rapidly developing neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 15, 2012
Clickbooth marketing firm settles $2M case with FTC

Clickbooth co-founder John Lemp says he sought to avoid long litigation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michelle Jett, co-owner of the Baja Boys food truck, is one of the vendors hoping to see Sarasota officials revisit the regulations on mobile vendors. File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • November 25, 2014
Meal plan

The SRQ Food Truck Alliance formed to reform city and county regulations - but, first, it'll have to reach out to local officials.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • December 13, 2012
Citizens' Input gives residents a say in city government

Citizens' Input gives residents a say in city government

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 7, 2009
Tricks of the trade

The city of Sarasota's parking-enforcement supervisor warns against drivers attempting illegal parking practices.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A close-up of the damage to the plaque honoring the memory of Matthew Ryan Powers at the Lakewood Ranch Little League Complex. Photo provided.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • January 11, 2022
Plaque honoring Powers vandalized

Attempts will be made to repair the plaque at Matthew Ryan Powers Memorial Field.

  • East County
  • News
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