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“The Winterkeeper” is Jo Schmidt’s first self-published book. She writes under the pen name “Anna.”
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • June 27, 2019
Sarasota romance author branches out

Jo Schmidt, who writes as Anna Schmidt, released ‘The Winterkeeper’ in March.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Brett Mack plays the title role and Ally Farzetta plays multiple roles in Dog Days Theatre’s current production of “Theophilus North." Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 15, 2019
Dog Days Theatre’s 'Theophilus North' shines a light on human connections

The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training's production is a charming adaptation of Thornton Wilder’s novel.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • In Memoriam |
  • April 1, 2019
William Walter (Bill) Roberts

William Walter (Bill) Roberts, age 92, born June 27, 1926 to Millard Fillmore (Jim) Roberts and Eva Swan Roberts in Samoset, Florida, went home to be with the Lord March 3, 2019.

  • East County
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Longboat Key Mayor Ken Schneier wrote a two-page letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis. Schneier asked DeSantis to veto House Bill 403.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 20, 2021
Longboat mayor asks DeSantis to veto home-based business bill

House Bill 403 would prohibit local governments from taking certain actions on the regulation of home-based businesses.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Café L'Europe opened in 1973. Submitted
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 27, 2022
Café L’Europe announces new ownership

Ron and Julie Milton have agreed to sell Café L’Europe to John and Amanda Horne.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Fireworks will start at 9 .m. Dec. 31. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 19, 2019
UTC rings in New Year with special celebration in Sarasota

Fireworks and other family-friendly festivities are planned for New Year's Eve.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 16, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Right car, wrong person

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
In March the Sarasota County School Board unveiled concepts for long-planned renovations for Sarasota High School's campus.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 29, 2012
Meetings set for school rebuild

The Sarasota County School District will hold meetings next week to collect public input about plans to rebuild Sarasota High School.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Residents both in support of Walmart and opposed to the supercenter spoke before the City Commission.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • February 26, 2013
In 3-2 vote, Sarasota Commissioners deny Ringling Walmart

Commissioners Terry Turner, Shannon Snyder and Vice-Mayor Willie Shaw voted against the Walmart and in support of the appeal that was filed by residents Nov. 25.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key Police Department reports.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • October 5, 2016
Cops Corner: 10.4.16

Longboat Key Police Department police reports

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • March 20, 2018
Newcomer joins two veterans on Longboat commission

Zunz holds seat in closest race; Schneier ready to assume new office; Pastor re-elected

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By The Insider |
  • April 5, 2013
How to Plan Your SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL Weekend

How to Plan Your SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL Weekend

  • Arts + Culture
  • By June LeBell |
  • December 29, 2010
Music Review: What They're Doing Right

As we reflect on the first half of the 2010-2011 season, we realize there have been two groups that have been doing just about everything right: Sarasota Orchestra and the Artist Series of Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
Photo courtesy of Lou Newman
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 31, 2016
Lido black skimmer colony thrives, despite Colin

The storm washed away all their nests, but the skimmer carried on with a high populating season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Heather Jungueira and some of the dogs.
  • By Shellie Terry |
  • February 22, 2019
One sniff away

The future of early-stage cancer detection may exist in the snout of the jovial, floppy-eared beagles of Bioscent DX.

  • LWR Life
Courtesy photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 7, 2014
Business Briefs

Deborah Beacham sells Casey Key home; White Oaks Investment Management opens new office; VUE Sarasota Bay announces sales team

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ray Rajewski
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 30, 2011
Rajewski will challenge Brenner for District 3 seat

Ray Rajewski, a Bay Isles resident, will run against Vice Mayor David Brenner in the March 2012 election.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota High first-year head wrestling coach Cezar Sharbono and junior heavyweight Tobias Baker are adjusting to their new roles with the Sailors this season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 13, 2012
Ahead of his class: Tobias Baker

Sarasota High junior Tobias Baker became the first Sailors wrestler to win the Cougar Invitational Nov. 30 and Dec. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 23, 2009
IN BRIEF

Community New and Notes

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2019
Part 1: Sarasota residents, officials grapple with affordable housing shortage

More than 40% of Sarasota County residents are facing an unaffordable housing situation. How severe is the issue, and how did it arise?

  • Sarasota
  • News
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