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Andrea McArdle stars in Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota's "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year."
  • By June LeBell |
  • December 3, 2013
Hot Tickets: Holiday Music

Read June LeBell's picks for holiday music events.

  • Arts + Culture
The largest of the three parcels, which fronts Ringling Boulevard, covers about 2.8 acres and is split zoned by the city of Sarasota for downtown core and downtown edge.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 31, 2021
Sarasota County finalizes deal to sell, lease back downtown administration building

County leaders will remain at the headquarters built in 1973 for about four years while plans move forward for Cattlemen Road complex.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • April 19, 2012
My View: The Tyson-Trayvon solution: morals

The stories of a pair of 17-year-old black men tells us that we are badly off track in dealing with racial issues.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Shane Catts, right, his wife Holly Rolls own Happy Paddler Kayak Tours and EcoVentures
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • August 13, 2018
Longboat business lost customers to red tide

Red tide cut the summer season short for Longboat Key businesses, managers say.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 7, 2019
Season is Back, Baby

CANDance’s Tournament of Champions brought the noise, The Golden Ticket fundraiser transformed Michael’s On East and I learned to love Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 1, 2012
News Briefs

Crystal Classic tries cross-promotion; Commission chambers to get A/V upgrade

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • May 12, 2011
FAMILY REUNION: USS Sarasota crew reunites

About 30 former crew members of the USS Sarasota Naval ship visited Sarasota this week, 20 years after the group's inaugural reunion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Julie Veith and JoAnne Hampton are both cancer survivors who say the battle against the disease has not been won.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 10, 2019
Heritage Harbour's Play for Pink events continue to raise money for breast cancer research in Bradenton

Heritage Harbour's Play for Pink events continue to raise money for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation in Bradenton

  • East County
  • News
A "no outlet" sign shows that Lena Road heading south on its northern segment does not connect to the southern portion of the roadway.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 26, 2017
Lena Road: A new priority?

Commissioner promises to make Lena Road a priority.

  • East County
  • News
The Clydesdales arrive at the Sarasota Polo Club on Valentine's Day evening.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 15, 2022
Budweiser Clydesdales pull into Lakewood Ranch to stir emotions

Clydesdales will make appearances in Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota before Atlanta Braves fan experience in North Port.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 5, 2021
St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church hosts clam bake

The men's club put on the event, a sign they're ramping up activities.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 23, 2016
Town Hall shows off local talent

The Town of Longboat Key honored local artists at its Town Hall Art Exhibit reception March 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Six-year-old Easton Griffith, of Bradenton, enjoys a swing at Tom Bennett Park with his mother, Jennifer Griffith, club president of the Rotary Club of West Bradenton.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 22, 2017
Rotary unites for improved parks

Clubs will raise $1.8 million to build three new playgrounds throughout Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • February 22, 2017
Critic's Picks: The Oscars

The 89th Academy Awards airs Feb. 26. We offer our picks in the major categories.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 5, 2010
Teenager garners gold at rowing championship

Pine View's McKayla Taaffe won gold at the 2010 USRowing Club National Championship in Oak Ridge, Tenn.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sand sculptors start on the Crystal Classic sponsor sculpture, while bulldozers pile sand for competitors in the four-day event.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 6, 2012
Sculpting begins ahead of Crystal Classic

Sand sculptors started work this week on the sponsor sculpture for the Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sand Sculpting Competition.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 31, 2013
News Briefs

City Commission maintains State Street garage plans; Drug turn-in event sees increased participation

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 24, 2021
Braden River High School brings magic to the stage in east Bradenton

Student-led Night of Magic cabaret show leads to children singing and dancing along.

  • East County
  • Schools
Officials will learn in two weeks if Nathan Benderson Park will host the 2017 World Rowing Championships. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 14, 2013
U.S. delegation vies for regatta

Local officials today presented their case to host the 2017 World Rowing Championships.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota High School senior Melanie Gochnauer
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 9, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: SFF Short Stacks Family Film Day

The Sarasota Film Festival's youthFEST got off to a colorful start April 9 with the Short Stacks Family Film Day at Sarasota High School.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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