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An on-set photo of Riggs' Lucayan Indian tribe costume design. Courtesy Donna Riggs.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 3, 2013
Bradenton resident Donna Riggs works on national film

Donna Riggs designs costumes for Dinesh D'Souza's political documentary called "America."

  • Arts + Culture
City staff has already installed plexiglass dividers at the commission table in advance of a return to in-person meetings.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 15, 2020
City Commission prepares for in-person meetings

Elected officials are working with staff on health and safety protocols ahead of a return to City Hall next month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • 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 Spencer Fordin |
  • December 2, 2021
Celebrating Christmas, tropical style

John Patti celebrates the holidays with an unexpected instrument in his Calyp-Soul Christmas show.

  • Arts + Culture
The mobile baptism truck has visited 15 states.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • November 6, 2019
Baptism on the go

Time to Revive ministry travels throughout the United States with its Mobile Baptismal truck.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 6, 2021
East County weather page photo: May 6

Karen Kern captured this tree frog on a bird of paradise in Greyhawk Landing in East County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 6, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: May 6

Michael Cohen captured this pair of pelicans roosting near City Island boat ramp in Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 3.19.2015

Cops Corner: Longboat Key 3.19.2015

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Walter Gilbert, a former patient of Dr. Chenault's, cuts the ribbon during a dedication ceremony honoring the groundbreaking doctor.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • August 16, 2018
Sarasota Memorial paid tribute to its first black doctor

The late Dr. John Chenault was remembered for his groundbreaking service to the community on Aug. 15 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital's clinic in Newtown.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • March 2, 2018
Longboat commission hopefuls pitch policy decisions

The Longboat Observer hosted a forum Thursday evening for the public to hear from commission candidates about a swath of island issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 4, 2015
Studio Space: Kim Westad

Westad left a life in graphic design to get her hands dirty and create in clay.

  • Arts + Culture
Co-Chairwomen Hedria Lunken Saltzman and Kitty Heusner — Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 14, 2018
Florida Creativity Conference attracts individuals of varying disciplines

The Sarasota-based event this weekend is comprised of three days of unique workshops.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Emile Hirsch in "Speed Racer." Photo source: Amazon.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 7, 2019
Binge Blog: Go!

The Wachowskis' underrated 'Speed Racer' and Shane Black's 'The Nice Guys' are this week's must-stream picks for the Sarasota Observer's Binge Blog.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 5, 2010
Cops Corner

April 22 Lager left behind 6:59 p.m. -- 100 block of GMD. Code Enforcement. A man told police that the cold can of Heineken beer sitting nearby was not his. He then raised it to his lips and said he would drink it anyway because someone had left it behind. He was issued a written warning for drinking a beer on the beach in front of police.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Sentinel chickens are routinely analyzed to check for signs of mosquito-borne illnesses that could affect humans.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 1, 2021
Chicken retirees can be adopted, county says

Former Sarasota County sentinel chickens offered to good homes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Southside Village businesses hope Mark Caraguilo's restaurant experience will make Veronica Fish and Oyster an anchor for the neighborhood.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 28, 2016
Southside Village businesses hope new restaurants bring new energy

The neighborhood has long been a commercial hub in the city of Sarasota, but there’s an optimism that two new restaurants can revitalize the area following a period of change.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hershey Felder
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 18, 2011
Scene & Heard

Felder brings his best Bernstein to Sarasota; Julie Rohr's 'Li'l Abner' is a family affair; and Hot Tickets.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 10, 2015
Developer plans upscale Rosemary hotel

Boston-based developer Jason Cincotta is moving ahead with plans for a 76-room hotel at 599 Cocoanut Ave.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • August 17, 2018
Fashion Forward: Deliver-me crazy

A local boutique and nail technician offer in-home appointments.

  • Black Tie
  • In Memoriam |
  • April 30, 2021
Paul H. Achre

Paul H. Achre died on April 26, 2021 in Bradenton, Florida. He was 91.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
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