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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 26, 2014
News Briefs

Vehicle disrupts Siesta shorebird nests; Commercial space at State Street garage hits the market; World of Beer to expand to Eat Here building

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sydney Sweeney and Brittany O'Grady in "The White Lotus." Photo via HBO Max.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 30, 2021
Binge Blog: "Evil" serves gleeful scares while "The White Lotus" skewers elite society

Plus, "Old"memes and the nice, normal lamb from the "Lamb" trailer, who is, again, normal.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Rendering of new south fire station.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • March 11, 2019
Contracts readied for new Longboat fire stations

Temporary trailer will be used to house personnel at south station

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 5, 2014
Tidbites

Derek's is different; Michael's On East: The best for gala dinners; and Station 400 takes a stand in two venues.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 8, 2017
Sarasota Sheriff donates to Hurricane Harvey relief

With Hurricane Irma slated to make a Florida landfall over the weekend, the Sarasota Sheriff’s Office contributes to Harvey relief.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • August 11, 2015
Florida Studio Theatre appoints Jim Sorensen and Caroline Kaiser to senior staff positions

Sorensen will be an associate managing director and Kaiser will be the director of children's theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • February 23, 2018
Sarasota School Board supports more officers in schools

The school district supports a plan announced by Gov. Rick Scott on Feb. 23.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 2, 2015
INTERACTIVE: Sarasota Memorial — 90 years of memories

Share your memories of Sarasota Memorial Hospital, as the organization celebrates its 90th anniversary today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • February 8, 2018
Sarasota County Schools receiving security upgrades

As Sarasota County Schools begins a $21 million effort to improve security at schools, officials must overcome unique challenges to keep students safe.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Guest Author |
  • October 9, 2020
Letters to the editor: Watching out for water quality and a dog speaks her mind.

Longboat Key readers sound off.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
David Barrett.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 8, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: David Barrett

The Sarasota High pitcher talks getting focused and Fortnite.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • July 18, 2018
The Women's Resource Center kicks off upcoming Deja Blues fundraiser

Blues & Brews, a Deja Blues kickoff party, was hosted July 18 at Motorworks Brewing.

  • Black Tie
In the past, commissioners have considered using the Fairgrounds or Robarts Arena as a convention center.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • May 8, 2019
Commission backs away from convention center consideration

Commissioners noted that the idea was not sustainable "this year" in specific.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo by Chris Ogden
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 22, 2018
Sarasota chosen as next host of traveling photography exhibit 'The Fence'

United Photo Industries announced Feb. 22 that Nathan Benderson Park will be a regional host site for the Brooklyn-based exhibit in fall of 2018.

  • Arts + Culture
Carlton Irvis will run the Chicago Marathon on Oct. 13.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • October 1, 2019
Man runs for charity

Carlton Irvis hopes to donate $1,300 to Mercy Home for Boys and Girls before he runs the Chicago Marathon.

  • Sarasota
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"I refuse to listen to people who say there's nothing here," Tim Jaeger says.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 29, 2014
Jaeger rules the roost

Other artists have big-city dreams, but Tim Jaeger sees Sarasota as a blank canvas.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 10, 2018
Republican Club hosts summer reception

Longboat Key town officials mingled with Republican Club of Longboat Key members and guests July 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 10, 2017
Final showcase luncheon of the year honors ballet volunteers

Friends of the Sarasota Ballet hosted the closing event on April 10 at Michael’s On East.

  • Black Tie
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 8, 2017
Southside Village hosts annual Holiday Stroll

The event benefits Girls Inc. of Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 3, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 9.3.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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