Ian Swaby is a Staff Writer at Observer Media Group. He specializes in themes related to culture and society, covering a wide range of topics including public education, animal care, and the arts. Ian's work has been featured in the Observer Media Group and Business Observer.
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Ian Swaby's articles focus on local Sarasota events, nonprofits, education initiatives and family-oriented topics. He seems to be interested in covering stories related to community events, local businesses, and educational programs within the Sarasota area.
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By: Ian Swaby
The first Badges and Backpacks event included free backpacks, lessons in bike safety, and other offerings for kids as they begin the school year.
By: Ian Swaby, Dana Kampa
The Observer checked in at local elementary schools as Sarasota County Schools kicked off a new year.
ArtLab: In Motion celebrated four years of the ArtLab events by Grae Productions.
By: Ian Swaby
The annual event invited the public into the music school for performances and activities.
The current Miss Florida, Alexandra De Roos, shared her experience recovering from a brain injury and how it has impacted her work today.
By: Ian Swaby
Megan Tennimon and Beth Mayberry claimed the District 4 and 5 seats, while Jimmy Glover will compete against Heidi Brandt in a November runoff election for the District 1 seat.
By: Ian Swaby
Anita Wexler has traveled to 52 countries and visited several this summer break.
Art Ovation Hotel hosts the event twice a year to give local artists a chance to showcase their work commercially.
Briggs Theriault, 12, is the 12th ranked Junior Pokémon player in the U.S. and Canada.
By: Ian Swaby
Brooke Bairos, owner of Transform Martial Arts, was named the 2026 ATA North American Instructor of the Year and Worldwide Instructor of the Year last month.
