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Petra Rivera
March 19, 2024

Paradise Center executive director resigns

Suzy Brenner will be passing The Paradise Center baton in April to Program Manager Amy Steinhauser.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Andrew Warfield
March 19, 2024

18-story condo tower is back before Sarasota city staff

Slightly shorter and with more commercial space, Obsidian still faces opposition from Bay Plaza residents. Approval will also require zoning code adjustments by staff.

Sarasota
News

Carter Weinhofer
March 19, 2024

Sea turtle released at Lido Key after rehabilitation at Mote

Clarice the loggerhead sea turtle was found last Halloween and was released on March 18 after care at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium.

Longboat Key
News

Ian Swaby
March 18, 2024

Jazz in the Park brings 'people's music' into open air

Held at the Civic Green beside Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, the event contributes to the legacy of jazz in Sarasota.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Petra Rivera
March 18, 2024

Dancers and bagpipe music 'transport' St. Mary congregation to Ireland

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, parishioners enjoyed Irish food and drink while clad in St. Patrick’s Day green.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Petra Rivera
March 18, 2024

Longboat Chamber of Commerce meets and eats with residents

The 18th annual "Meet, Greet, Eat" allowed residents to mingle with local businesses and make connections among the community.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
March 18, 2024

Sarasota County Fair thrills audiences with circus acts

The attractions at the 100th anniversary event ranged from those involving towering heights to ground-based agricultural activities.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
March 18, 2024

St. Patrick’s Day block party fills downtown streets with green

The Gator Club's festivities marked the holiday with live music and food trucks.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
March 18, 2024

Ringling College goes Hollywood for Avant-Garde

More than 400 guests channeled their favorite characters for one of the most highly anticipated fundraisers of the year.

Black Tie

Liz Ramos
March 18, 2024

Manatee School Board proposes new allocations for referendum

The referendum, which is on the ballot in November, could include athletics, early childhood education, and school safety and security.

East County
Schools

Monica Roman Gagnier
March 18, 2024

'Florida Woman' gets her spot in the sun

What does "Florida Woman" have to say? A dance theater premiere at The Ringling's Art of Performance provides some answers.

Arts + Culture

Andrew Warfield
March 18, 2024

Solid waste rates to increase an average 24% in Sarasota County

Elsewhere, recent industry rate hikes range between 40%-150% due to inflation and personnel costs, but the county received three competitive bids for new contracts.