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  • By E. Keith Dubose |
  • April 10, 2019
My View: Let’s transform our social, cultural landscape

The ‘Purple Cow’ and bayfront were cool placees to go as a boy growing up in Sarasota. They still are. But they can be so much more.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Vik Muniz
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 20, 2016
LBKCA plots new film series

The Longboat Key Center for the Arts will host a film series beginning Jan. 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend: Bob Morris

His group's plans to develop one of the most sought after pieces of property in Sarasota are expected to take shape this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Although a representative from the Tahiti Park neighborhood said residents were willing to participate in a self-funding district to buy the land, the commission wasn't interested in moving forward with the acquisition.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 6, 2020
City won’t acquire North Trail property

Despite an appeal from the Tahiti Park neighborhood, the city isn’t interested in adding commercial property on U.S. 41 into Whitaker Gateway Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This draft shows Manatee County’s plan for the library with 60% of the design complete. The plan is subject to change because of design tweaks and the commissioners’ budget approval process. (Courtesy of Manatee County)
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • June 23, 2021
Proposed budget for Lakewood Ranch library in Manatee County skyrockets

Manatee County commissioners debate whether a $19.9 million budget is necessary for a Lakewood Ranch library.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • March 18, 2017
Students trade typical break for altruistic alternative

The Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota County facilitates an alternative Spring Break option for area high schoolers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 4, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: August 4

With an eye on composition, Mary Kondrat captured the sun setting on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 4, 2022
East County weather page photo: August 4

Darlene Edelman captured this photo of a magnolia flower in University Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ty and Stephanie Gremaux and neighbors Deborah and Jack Skelly love seeing their yards lit up for Christmas and having friends and neighbors to stop by to view them.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 18, 2019
Lakewood Ranch couples are shining stars of Christmas lights

At Christmas, these neighbors can't wait for the sun to go down.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 19, 2019
Queen of the night preparing to put on a show

Find this flower at Joan Durante Park — but only in the early morning.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 27, 2018
Lakewood Ranch Sisterhood for Good presents grants

Lakewood Ranch Sisterhood for Good presents grants worth more than $9,000.

  • East County
  • News
The roundabout construction area, highlighted in this image the project team provided, will extend along portions of Fruitville Road and U.S. 41.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 25, 2019
Fruitville roundabout project set to begin

Next month, crews will commence construction on another U.S. 41 roundabout.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Riverview junior Jeremiah Dawson and the rest of the Rams are 0-2 after facing two state-contending teams. Can Riverview bounce back from the early losses? (File photo.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 7, 2022
Questions for Sarasota-area football teams after two weeks

There are no Sarasota football teams left undefeated, which means all of them have questions to answer heading into the meat of their schedules.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 28, 2022
Health department posts red tide advisories from Nokomis to Longboat Key

A new advisory comes just a week after receding levels of red tide prompted an end to a monthlong advisory.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • February 8, 2021
John H. Maxheim

John passed away peacefully at home in Longboat Key, Florida early on December 22nd after a long battle with cancer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 13, 2023
Sarasota area ranked third in top retirement destinations

In a study of the nation's top 100 retirement destinations, the North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton metro is third and is one of five Florida metro areas in the top 20.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jackie Peters Cully is a textile designer and silk painter.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 27, 2011
Towles Court gets new gallery on the block

When Kathleen Power Johnson noticed the for-sale sign on what was formerly the Katherine Butler Gallery, in Towles Court, she felt a sudden urge to purchase the quaint building and offer Sarasota artists a supportive venue for their work by turning it into a non-traditional co-op. At the time, she was retired.

  • Arts + Culture
Porco Rosso.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 23, 2021
Binge Blog: "Porco Rosso" is an unheralded, high-flying escapade

Plus, "The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles" provide hours of lessons in deduction

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Since May 2020, Erin Hurter has offered free yoga classes on Tuesday evenings at Bayfront Park in Sarasota.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 17, 2021
Bayfront yoga classes provide haven during COVID-19 pandemic

Older adults have boosted their fitness routines since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

  • Health
Chris Gilliland  passed out candy in his uniform.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 30, 2020
Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office hosts Drive-Thru Halloween

The first drive-through event was held Oct. 30.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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