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Photo by  Christophe Von Hohenberg Model Beverly Johnson and Condé Nast editor Leo Lerman were among those at Warhol’s memorial. Photo by Christophe Von Hohenberg.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 26, 2017
'Remembering Warhol' celebrates the life of an icon at Alfstad& Contemporary

Original photos and handwritten letters offer an intimate look at the man at the center of an art movement.

  • Arts + Culture
Water and mold damage to the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort's mid-rise hotel building is rampant because the building's structure has been compromised.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 14, 2012
Colony mid-rise building deemed unsafe

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort's mid-rise hotel tower has been labeled as "potentially hazardous and unsafe."

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The organization that operates the Sarasota County Fairgrounds is actively exploring options for improving the property — including the possible construction of a new cultural facility.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 11, 2019
Plotting future, fairgrounds open to orchestra discussions

The Sarasota County Agricultural Fair Association is willing to consider the possibility of building a new Sarasota Orchestra music center near Robarts Arena.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Billy McFarland in "Fyre: The Greatest Party that Never Happened." Photo source: Netflix.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 11, 2019
Binge Blog: Dreams deferred

This week brings two documentaries, "Shirkers" and "Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened" about dreams, of both the failed and stolen variety.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 29, 2016
Weekend Best Bet: BarCamp Sarasota-Bradenton's DaVinci Faire

The fun, family-friendly conference will explore science and technology.

  • East County
  • News
Administrative Law Judge Lynne Quimby-Pennock ruled June 30, that Robert Gagnon should not be penalized for his involvement in the former Manatee High School assistant football coach's case
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 1, 2014
Judge rules in favor of Robert Gagnon

Administrative Law Judge Lynne Quimby-Pennock agreed June 30 former Assistant Superintendent Robert Gagnon should not lose his job with the Manatee County School District.

  • East County
  • News
Dr. David Marshall is currently the assistant principal at Horizons Academy.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 3, 2014
Lakewood Ranch High School principal candidates address discipline, parents' concerns

Candidates Craig Little and Dr. David Marshall met with faculty members, students and their parents at a community forum July 2, to determine the next Lakewood Ranch High principal.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 9, 2013
Obituary: Richard Snyder

Richard Snyder, 88, of Longboat Key, died March 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 4, 2013
New apartment complex planned for Lakewood Ranch

Davis Development plans to build 270 apartment units at State Road 70 and Pope Road.

  • East County
  • News
Lido Key residents have said a renourishment plan is badly needed to replenish eroded portions of the shoreline.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 30, 2015
Updated Big Pass dredge study shows no effects on Siesta Key

In a new report, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reiterates its position that a planned Lido shoreline renourishment project would not negatively impact Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key President Lynn Larson was officially installed in office earlier this month.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 24, 2019
Conversation with Lynn Larson, president of Longboat Key Kiwanis

She talks about a new benefactor for the Lawn Party, attracting members and how the community can help out.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • January 14, 2014
CONA enters Big Pass debate

The Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations (CONA) met Monday night to debate a controversial project to dredge Sarasota's Big Pass for Lido Beach sand.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 13, 2020
Sarasota Chamber of Commerce launches small business initiative

The "SouRQ" initiative looks to help small retail and restaurant businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Two of the three candidates in the May 9 runoff — Jen Ahearn-Koch, Hagen Brody and Martin Hyde — will win a seat on the commission.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 30, 2017
New dynamics shape city election

Pro-STOP! vs. anti-STOP! Democrats vs. Republicans. With just three candidates vying for two City Commission seats, will a binary narrative define the race?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 12, 2010
Toll road stickers wreak havoc

Bay Isles and Islandside residents are being urged not to place SunPass toll-road stickers on their windshields, until it's determined why they are interfering with the operation of the Bay Isles south gate.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • July 8, 2019
Speed hump project beginning July 15 in St. Armands

FDOT plans to monitor effects of the temporary humps, then decide if raised crosswalks make sense. The installation was pushed back a week due to inclement weather.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • March 13, 2014
Police Department works on its homeless outreach

The Sarasota Police Department is developing a program it hopes will address issues associated with gatherings of homeless people in public places - while acknowledging that those groups are not necessarily violating any laws.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Downtown resident Terry Kees says she is excited about plans for the Sarasota Farmers Market to expand into Wednesday.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 6, 2014
VIDEO: Sarasota Farmers Market eyes expansion

The Sarasota Farmers Market is planning to hold a mid-week event in Five Points Park, a proposal that has drawn both praise and concern.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice President and CEO Teri Hansen shows off one of their projects, Gulf Coast Gives, and its give cards.
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • June 9, 2011
Non-profit Organization winner: Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice

Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice received the Non-profit Organization award at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A Sarasota Bay seagrass summer survey was so successful another one is planned for next month.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 23, 2012
Seagrass volunteers requested

Sarasota County is looking for volunteers to participate in a winter seagrass survey next month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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