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Nicole McKenna, Emma Fabec, Emily Haywood, Jacob Meyer, Anthony Habas, Evan Schultz and Michael Burton all worked on the short film.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 14, 2020
Sarasota Military Academy students win Sarasota Film Festival award

A Sarasota Military Academy student group's short film won a new award at the Sarasota Film Festival.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: October 8

Amy Ouderkirk captured this screech owl perched on a palm in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: October 8

Steve Trax captured this image of blue heron at Beachplace on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
odums
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 11, 2014
TWIS Asks: Brandan Odums, visiting New Orleans street artist

TWIS Asks: Brandan Odums, visiting New Orleans street artist

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eduardo Anaya |
  • May 30, 2012
PREEN & CHIC: Grooming confessions

PREEN & CHIC: Grooming confessions

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By David Conway |
  • October 8, 2020
Sarasota-Manatee planners map out long-term transportation vision

A regional transportation organization is preparing to adopt a plan unlike any it’s ever crafted before. How will it shape Sarasota’s roads?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Susan Goldfarb at the Longboat Key Education Center. In the background is a popcorn machine that Goldfarb typically uses to liven up movie classes.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 11, 2021
Longboat Key Education Center celebrates 35 years of learning

Longboat Key Education Center, at 35, grows with the passion of its executive director.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The fountain at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch was filled with bubbles this morning. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 1, 2020
Bubbles fountain up in Lakewood Ranch

Main Street at Lakewood Ranch gets bubbly surprise.

  • East County
  • News
Education Foundation of Sarasota County President Jennifer Vigne with Board Chairman Tom Koski
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 25, 2017
Sarasota County art students celebrated for their work

The Education Foundation of Sarasota County, Inc. held its new event, createSRQ, on Feb. 24.

  • Black Tie
Matthew Ragas and Sherwood MacDonald protest together.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 27, 2022
LGBTQ community protests Florida school bill

The protest rally against the controversial "Don't Say Gay" bill was held Feb. 27.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 29, 2021
St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church plans for Christmas Bazaar

The bazaar was scaled down last year but is starting to return to normal heights.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Attendees of the luncheon can pick out commemorative ceramic bowls such as those pictured here. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 1, 2017
Food Bank carves out message about hunger

Sarasota Woodturners among those supporting Empty Bowls fundraiser.

  • East County
  • News
Craig Fugate, former head of FEMA, is leading the county's after-action review about how it handled a major hurricane.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • February 9, 2018
Former head of FEMA presents fixes for county's emergency management weaknesses

The key points: Open more shelters earlier and simplify communications to the public.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Interim Police Chief George Turner, Fire Chief Paul Dezzi, Town Manager Tom Harmer and Making An Impact Chair Victoria Kasdan met in June. Photo courtesy of Making An Impact.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 8, 2021
Longboat Key first responders begin using resource guide

The guide helps connect people in need to special service organizations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 28, 2021
Sarasota High football scores late to beat Barron Collier

A T.J. McKay touchdown run gave the Sailors a 19-13 lead with 2:04 to play

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 12, 2018
Pavilion: Tragedy of the commons

Lido Beach Pavilion is typical of what happens when property is publicly owned. Also typical: Protesters who don’t offer a better plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Alyssa Goudy exudes vivacious charm as the titular matchmaker in Players' Center for Performing Arts' "Hello Dolly!" (Courtesy photos)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 7, 2019
'Hello Dolly!’ at The Players Centre for Performing Arts ‘lookin’ swell’

High-spirited musical celebrates capitalism, feminism and optimism.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Candice McElyea |
  • May 17, 2012
Pamper Your Pet at a New Resort and Spa

Pamper Your Pet at a New Resort and Spa

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  • Things To Do
Eric Kaplan, co-trustee of the Louis and Gloria Flanzer Philanthropic Trust.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 31, 2020
Flanzer Trust rolls out donation-matching program

Philanthropic organization hopes to encourage smaller donors to become active.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mike Holderness placed fences along his property keep groups from gathering on the beach. Photo courtesy
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 7, 2020
Siesta property owner places fence on beach

A Siesta Key property owner placed a chain link fence near Siesta Key Beach Access 2, but county staff says it's not allowed.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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