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Alexander Simon, 1, makes his way across the floor in the Diaper Derby.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 28, 2024
Community Baby Shower helps provide for essential needs

The 2024 Community Baby Shower highlighted services for families while keeping kids entertained with events like the “Diaper Derby.”

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
David Green served on the Planning and Zoning Board for six years.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • April 28, 2024
Planning & Zoning chair to move from Longboat and board position

David Green spent six years on Longboat Key's Planning and Zoning Board. His resignation, effective in May, was a decision to move closer to family.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota City Hall.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 28, 2024
Learn the basics of Sarasota’s budget process at town hall session

City of Sarasota officials will explain the process of setting the fiscal year 2025 budget.

  • Sarasota
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Higel Marine Park has one of Sarasota County's 13 motorized boat launches.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • April 27, 2024
Task force formed to address Sarasota's boat dock dilemma

A task force will recommend a solution to the long-standing dilemma of commercial charter boat operators illegally using Sarasota County boat launches and docks to operate fishing and sight-seeing tours.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Scott Kuykendall, Dmitry Polishuk and Tony Shiva
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • April 26, 2024
Longboat Key Chamber gathers for sold-out Networking at Noon

The monthly networking event, held at Zota Beach Resort, was the first networking opportunity for more than 30 new members.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Selby Gardens names new vice president for strategic communications
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 26, 2024
Selby Gardens names new vice president for strategic communications

Nancy Seijas-Kipnis previously worked for the Tampa Museum of Art for more than a decade.

  • Arts + Culture
Up to 1,479 new homes coming to the Newtown area
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • April 26, 2024
Up to 1,479 new homes coming to the Newtown area

The Sarasota County Commission approval paves the way for a major mixed-use development with 25% affordable housing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kathie Williams, Alan Williams, Sheila Loccisano and Barry Levine pose with The Golden Paddle after the Bayfront Park team won the challenge.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • April 26, 2024
Two pickleball groups go head-to-head in first Island Challenge

Players from Bayfront Park and the Longboat Key Club faced off in the first Island Challenge, which both groups hope to continue annually.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Co-chairs Aimee Chouinard and Terry McKee
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 26, 2024
Neuro Challenge’s annual gala serves up kaleidoscope of experience

Just like the services Neuro Challenge provides for those with Parkinson’s disease, the Cause 4 Hope gala created unique experiences featuring the arts, storytelling and philanthropy.

  • Black Tie
Earlier this year, WSLR/Fogartyville co-founders Arlene Sweeting and David Beaton stepped down from managing the community radio station and listening room.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • April 25, 2024
WSLR/Fogartyville founders step down

Arlene Sweeting and Dave Beaton, who founded the radio station WSLR and the nightclub Fogartyville, are stepping down and moving to Michigan.

  • Arts + Culture
The home at 8217 Midnight Pass Road sold for $3.88 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 25, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for April 8-12 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Casey Key home tops the week's sales at $5.6 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Another record collection for Stillpoint Appeal
  • By Letter to the Editor
  • April 25, 2024
Another record collection for Stillpoint Appeal

Observer article didn't cover adverse effects of growth: Get involved and vote.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Renderings of four general concepts of the new city logo. The one on the bottom has emerged as the favorite among commissioners.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • April 25, 2024
Commissioners split over whether to ditch David

Although consensus was reached on a concept for a new city of Sarasota logo, whether David is included in the final design remains undecided.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dolores Engelke
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • April 25, 2024
Longboater knits 2,500 stuffed bears to give away to charity

Dolores Engelke spends about five hours every day knitting to provide stuffed bears stitched with love and comfort.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Former Booker High and Central Michigan University defensive lineman Jacques Bristol had 44 total tackles (18 solo), eight tackles for loss, four sacks and five quarterback hits in 2023.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 25, 2024
Booker High alum hopes to hear his name called in NFL Draft

Defensive lineman Jacques Bristol believes he can bring run-stopping and leadership to a franchise.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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