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For the past 18 months, Sheila Loccisano has been sharing the beach with her 9,000 Instagram followers.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 19, 2017
Photographer shares the seashore from Longboat Key

Sheila Loccisano is the face behind the Instagram account @followmetolongboatkey.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Verier-Dunn says she’s excited to not only work in the studio but give talks about movement and the artistic process in museum classrooms. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 24, 2018
Moving Ethos dance company gets a home for expression at The Ringling

The contemporary dance group will kick off its new residency with The Ringling at Ringling Underground Nov. 1.

  • Arts + Culture
Lucy Nicandri became the festival director in 2004. She works 14-hour days, seven days a week in the six weeks leading up to the festival.  Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 3, 2013
Driven to succeed: Lucy Nicandri

Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival Director Lucy Nicandri is in her 10th year of devoting long hours to ensuring the week of events goes off without a hitch. VIDEO: Click on the article to watch a behind-the-scenes video.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"When I first saw the lineup for this season at the Banyan, I thought, 'Ah, well, there’s nothing for me,'" says Don Walker. "When they asked me to direct ('A Lesson from Aloes'), I was surprised and delighted."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 13, 2012
Don Walker: New direction

For more than 20 years, Don Walker has fulfilled his acting dream on stages all over Sarasota County. This month he'll assume a new role, as director of the Banyan Theater Company's powerful season opener.

  • Arts + Culture
With an operational capacity of 867, things at the jail on Main Street are already tight.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • December 7, 2017
County examines ideas to reduce jail population

It's the same conversation the county had ten years ago, when several programs were implemented or revamped. It's time to do it again.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Barb Green, Diane Brune, Judy Balmer, Marilyn Schugg, Jennie Buehner, Dianne Emmermann and Ginny Kaseman packed more than 500 backpacks.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 29, 2019
Packed with passion in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch woman spearheads drive to provide children with back-to-school supplies.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 24, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Tree-trunk travel delays

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Elliot Vasquez puts all of his effort into rowing during the PR1 Men's Masters 1x Final at the 2022 USRowing Masters National Championships. Vasquez won a gold medal in the race (8:11.99). (Photo courtesy of Nathan Benderson Park)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 16, 2022
USRowing Masters Nationals showcase competitors' perseverance, longevity

The event was held Aug. 11-14 at Nathan Benderson Park and featured more than 775 rowers from 96 clubs across the country.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jennifer Santora, a third grade teacher at B.D. Gullett Elementary School, helps Caley Ochoa with a math problem.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 20, 2019
Two Bradenton teachers named finalists for 'Educator of the Year' in Manatee County

Two East County teachers named finalists for Educator of the Year

  • East County
  • News
Friends and relatives of Donna Chen built a flower memorial on Midnight Pass Road in 2012, after Chen was killed by a drunk driver.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 7, 2015
County settles suit related to death of Donna Chen

Sarasota County commissioners Tuesday approved a $200,000 settlement with the estate of Donna Chen, who was killed by a drunk driver in 2012.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Residents have expressed concern about the density and building heights associated with Siesta Promenade.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 8, 2018
Siesta Promenade plans set for review

Ahead of a Planning Commission public hearing, the developer and residents continue to stake out opposing positions on the proposal.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2021
This Week in Sarasota: Nov. 25 to Dec. 1

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Jimmy Reed, William McLaughlin and Lynn Horne
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 29, 2022
Longboat chamber members spend a night at the aquarium

Members of the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce networked after hours June 28 at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 30, 2016
Tropical Depression 9 closes down Longboat Key dredging

Four-week beachfront restoration project now behind schedule

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota Charter Review Board District 3: Mary Ellen Palermo

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Paul O’Brien, Debbie Ahmari, Jane Nutter Johnson, Lynn Walters, Terry “T-Bone” Rhodes, Joyce Zimmerman and Veronica Morgan are among those in the creative community eager to see an Artspace project come to Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 30, 2017
Artists push for housing project

Local creatives say an affordable live/work development could help address many needs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bikes are stationed in the ground floor of the St. Armands parking garage for rental on an hourly or daily basis. Photo courtesy city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 28, 2020
City tests bike-share program on St. Armands

The city has partnered with a local rental company to place bikes at the St. Armands garage as part of a pilot program.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A three-dimensional model of the proposed Selby Gardens renovations sat in the commission chambers at City Hall during a public hearing Wednesday.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 26, 2019
No decision on Selby Gardens proposal

A Planning Board hearing drew an outpouring of input from opponents and supporters of the proposed campus renovations — but a final recommendation won’t be coming until next month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Stumps and living mangroves stand in the way of Longboat Key police officers. Clearing them for a path would require permitting.
  • By John McGuire |
  • June 21, 2017
Access for police to Greer Island isn't as simple as it sounds

While erosion solutions are in the works, the town is exploring clearing a pathway to the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chamber Orchestra of Sarasota Music Director Robert Vodnoy has long had a fascination in the number of composers who've drawn inspiration from Shakespeare.
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • February 5, 2020
Soliloquy and song from the 'Sceptered Isle'

Chamber Orchestra of Sarasota, Urbanite Theatre double-team Shakespeare in 'British Night'

  • Arts + Culture
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