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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 28, 2018
The price to earn an ‘A’

Sarasota schools want to stay on top, and Manatee schools want to be as good as Sarasota’s schools. You get what you pay for.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Sarasota native Bello Nock wants to save the Big Apple Circus in New York.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 2, 2017
Bello Nock hopes to buy, revive Big Apple Circus

According to a Wall Street Journal report, the Sarasota-based clown daredevil is bidding on the bankrupt New York City circus.

  • Arts + Culture
Co-Chair Deb Kabinoff, Alex Quarles and Co-Chair Charlie Ann Syprett
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • January 15, 2016
4th annual Women & Medicine Luncheon

More than 320 guests attended Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation's 4th annual Women & Medicine luncheon on Friday, Jan. 15, at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Chamber Orchestra of Sarasota Music Director Robert Vodnoy has been conducting since 1975. Photo by Greg Smith
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 8, 2017
Chamber Orchestra of Sarasota goes the distance to expand local music scene

The new Chamber Orchestra of Sarasota, which has an out-of-state director, will present its debut concert Dec. 20 at Church of the Redeemer.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 2, 2019
A Walk in the Park: Bayfront Park

Remodeled through cooperation with the town and Sarasota County, Bayfront Park offers plenty to do and see.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Developer David Meunier on Monday pulled out of his deal to buy the Sarasota Polo Club from Schroeder-Manatee Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 9, 2017
Developer pulls out of Sarasota Polo Club sale

David Meunier says the process to improve the venue is too involved.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 29, 2015
Sarasota Chamber recognizes small businesses

Small business owners and workers of the greater Sarasota area filled the Hyatt Regency for the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce’s 25th annual Small Business Awards on May 29.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Longboat Key Kiwanis Club member Jack Brill awards a $1,000 grant to CEO Maribeth Phillips of Manatee Meals On Wheels.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 16, 2018
Longboat Kiwanis Foundation awards five $1,000 grants

Club's annual scholarship awards breakfast is planned for Aug. 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 28, 2016
Thunder by the Bay II

Suncoast Charities for Children has a challenge: How to turn downtown business owners and residents into fans of the annual event. Where there’s a will, there’s a way.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • November 20, 2020
Riverview romps to shutout win over Lennard

Riverview defense dominates Lennard in shutout win

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: November 28

Stephen Jordan captured this majestic sunset from Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 9, 2011
Observer Group acquires Pelican Press

The locally owned Observer Group is the new owner of the 40-year-old Sarasota weekly.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Randi Donahue |
  • February 22, 2019
25 reasons to love Lakewood Ranch

In two-and-a-half decades, Lakewood Ranch has allowed its residents to reap the kind of lifestyle perks most communities take generations to sow.

  • LWR Life
Officer Jake Nelson and Bronson
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 11, 2018
Your Town for Jan. 11

Police dog team wins award; dentist marks 30 years in business.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Darwin Santa Maria plans to open a brick-and-mortar version of his CeviChela Project in the Village.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 5, 2016
WHAT’S HAPPENING: Darwin's on Siesta and affordable housing backlash

Darwin Santa Maria has found a new home in Siesta Key Village, and our Facebook followers responded to the fallout from Monday’s City Commission meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Longboat Key headquarters for the expansion will be at 7000 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 23, 2013
Starr forms alliance with Century 21 Beggins

Century 21 Beggins Enterprises will partner with real-estate developer Larry Starr.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 26, 2016
Top Story — May: Siesta Key lures Darwin Santa Maria

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

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Margo Schnapf had 24 kills and 24 digs in Riverview volleyball’s 3-2 win over Venice on Oct. 13.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 20, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 10.20.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 10.20.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 12, 2018
Siesta home on market for $15 million

North-side property offers 700 feet of waterfront.

  • Siesta Key
  • Real Estate
U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan celebrates his victory Tuesday night with his son, James, who won a seat in the Florida House of Representatives.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 6, 2018
Two Buchanans, two victories

Incumbent member of the U.S. House of Representatives wins seventh term, son takes State House seat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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