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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 29, 2022
50 songs to get you in the Fourth of July spirit

Celebrate your American pride with these patriotic songs.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 19, 2012
Sarasota City Commission shelves gambling amendment

The Sarasota Planning Board does not recommend a zoning change and Comprehensive Plan amendment that would mandate any casino be placed on The Sarasota Kennel Club site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mariela Shaker has recently performed and spoken at the White House, Pentagon, United Nations, Arab American Institute and more. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 20, 2019
Violinist Mariela Shaker to share survivor's song at Church of the Redeemer

Syrian refugee Mariela Shaker uses her violin to spread awareness and a message of respect.

  • Arts + Culture
Though considered safe, the Longboat Pass Bridge  was built in 1957 and underwent about $5.2 million in upgrades in 2019.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 26, 2021
FDOT seeks comments on Longboat Pass bridge's future

Long-range planning begins for possible replacement of 60-year-old drawbridge.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Susan Myers, a McNeal parent, writes down notes about each candidate.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 4, 2015
McNeal Elementary School community questions potential principals

Three candidates are poised to replace Norma Scott. The new administrator will be announced Friday, June 5.

  • East County
  • Schools
A home in Bay Island tops all transactions in this week’s real estate at $3.55 million. Built in 2004, it has four bedrooms, three-and-two-half baths, a pool and 3,960 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.4 million in 2020.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 20, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for April 3-7 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Nokomis, Osprey

A Bay Island home on Flamingo Avenue tops the week’s sales at $3.55 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Soul Crooners artists Sheldon Rhoden, Charles Manning, Nate Jacobs, Leon S. Pitts II and Michael Mendez — Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 8, 2019
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe keeps heart of soul music alive at Ed Smith

It takes a big team to put on WBTT's upcoming ’70s Soul Party performance at Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 8, 2022
Crowds enjoy spectacle at traveling Loomis Bros. Circus

The traveling circus made its visit to Sarasota from Aug. 5-7.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Lake Club residents Marybeth and Jay Traverso have temporarily converted their kitchen island into "Santa's workshop" as they gather gifts for a family in need. They have had fun shopping for toys and other needs.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 4, 2019
Charity another of Santa's secrets in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch residents help local family in need with Christmas gifts.

  • East County
  • News
Alexandra, Scott, Angela and Samantha DeVine are excited A&S Paint Studio is finally open.  Angela DeVine named the studio in honor of her daughters. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 22, 2020
Stress free art comes to Lakewood Ranch

A&S Painting Studio opens in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Joe McGranaghan. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 15, 2016
Theatre review: 'Stupid F%#*ing Bird'

Flight of the post-modern seagull

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 11, 2022
Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center celebrates at spring luncheon

The luncheon was held March. 7.

  • Black Tie
Traffic is gridlocked on I-75 near Fruitville Road in Sarasota. Photo courtesy Sarasota Sheriff's Department
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 5, 2020
UPDATE: All lanes of I-75 near the Fruitville Road exit now open following four-vehicle accident

Significant crash on I-75 snarls traffic for hours near Fruitville Road exit in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 11, 2016
Town plans emergency beach project

Longboat Key aims to place as much as 40,000 cubic yards of sand at the south end of the island this summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bonnie Versele steps down the aisle in a vibrant outfit.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 10, 2023
Women's Club of Cascades hosts fundraiser for Mothers Helping Mothers

Eight members of the Sarasota neighborhood walked the runway to show off top fashions.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
To allow beachgoers a view of the beach as they enter the park, the public-service building that currently stands inside the Siesta Key Beach entrance will be demolished, and a new building will be placed further east.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 24, 2011
Siesta Key Beach to get facelift

Sarasota County is planning a multimillion-dollar upgrade to the features at Siesta Key Beach park.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 21, 2019
Our Precious Freedoms Max and Shirley Corley

The couple met while working in the Marine Corps, and they have traveled all over the globe.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jeff Borysiewicz said his shops derive the majority of their revenue from retail sales, but the presence of a bar and late-night hours drew concern from some downtown residents. (Image courtesy Corona Cigar Co.)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 14, 2022
Sarasota Planning Board approves cigar bar and store

Corona Cigar Co. owner says operation at Lemon Avenue and First Street will be a high-end addition to the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Todd Bellamy performs "The Way You Do The Things You Do," by The Temptations.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • July 18, 2019
WBTT emphasizes Motown history with summer program

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe ushers in a new generation of performers with Stage of Discovery.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Darinka Angelova finished first on vault, balance beam and uneven bars to secure her fifth-consecutive all-around national title July 3.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 13, 2011
Five-Time Champ

Kids Supergym's Darinka Angelova captured her fifth national title in the Level 8 Women's Division of the AAU Age Group Gymnastics National Championship July 3.

  • East County
  • Sports
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