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By Nat Kaemmerer |
February 7, 2020

Dream Weaver Collection celebrates 30 years in Sarasota

On St. Armands Circle, Dream Weaver draws in customers with its artful pieces.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Pam Eubanks |
December 16, 2014

Sarasota moves forward with I-75 overpass idea

Sarasota County commissioners have unofficially put a new overpass across Interstate 75 on the map.

East County
News

By Amanda Morales |
April 28, 2016

Sarasota County Schools awards most improved students

Students who improved academically and in behavior are rewarded for their efforts.

Sarasota
Schools

By Nicole Thompson |
November 7, 2014

ELECTION GRAPHIC: See a breakdown of the Sarasota results

The votes have been cast. Now the Observer breaks down the Sarasota County general election results.

Sarasota
News

By Mallory Gnaegy |
May 14, 2014

Sarasota Chorus of the Keys improves at competition

Judges sing praises for Sarasota Chorus of the Keys. At the Sarasota-based barbershop quartet's recent competition, judges named them "most improved group."

Arts + Culture

By David Conway |
October 5, 2018

Siesta group readies legal action over Big Pass dredge

Save our Siesta Sand 2 is preparing to take the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to federal court.

Siesta Key
News

A time to celebrate |
December 16, 2015

Just Married: Lauren and John

Lauren and John Wohlwend were married Nov. 21

Sarasota
Celebrations

By Whitney Elfstrom |
July 3, 2019

Sarasota’s own ‘School of Rock’

Everyone Rocks offers an alternative method to traditional music lessons.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Nick Reichert |
September 25, 2015

Ernie Kretzmer donates $500,000 for new Florida Studio Theatre housing in Rosemary District

Kretzmer's donation will make possible five new townhouses on Cohen Way in the Rosemary District and help serve to house the more than 100 guest artists and apprentices FST houses each year.

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff |
April 10, 2014

Our view

Sun isn't shining on Fournier

Sarasota
Opinion

By Alex Mahadevan |
July 16, 2013

Sarasota Police seek sexual battery suspect

The Sarasota Police Department has named 24-year-old Kyle Riley as a suspect in a sexual battery case with a 14-year-old victim.

Sarasota
News

In Memoriam |
January 25, 2018

Tributes: Larry Strasser

Larry Strasser, of Bradenton, passed away on Jan. 17 with his devoted wife, Nancy, at his side.

East County
Tributes & Obituaries

By Cassidy Alexander |
February 16, 2018

Schools respond to increasing number of threats via social media

As the district works to improve the physical safety of its schools, it must also tackle threats made by students on social media.

Sarasota
News

By Ryan Butler |
October 24, 2017

Vehicle crashes into Hob Nob restaurant

No injuries were reported in the Tuesday morning incident.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
January 31, 2019

Sarasota weather page photo: Jan. 31

Kath Donohue captured this shot of the John Ringling Causeway while on a run.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Robert Plunket |
May 29, 2013

3 things: Great Enough for Gatsby

Jay Gatsby would feel right at home in Sarasota. With our wealthy newcomers and lavish social life, it's the perfect place for a glamorous multimillionaire with a mysterious past.