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Bradenton's Harley Busch, 3, is eager to ride the carousel alongside her father John Busch at the Manatee County Fair. She also rode a camel moments before.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • January 16, 2026
Manatee County Fair, a tradition since 1916, is now open

The fair launched its 11-day run Thursday with a variety of animals, rides, food, live entertainment and more.

  • East County
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Sherry Koski with guest conductor Peter Oundjian and Chairman Tom Koski.
    By
  • Janet Combs
  • January 16, 2026
Sarasota Orchestra supporters toast Masterworks 3 program

The Sarasota Orchestra held its third Masterworks dinner in anticipation of the weekend program featuring guest conductor Peter Oundjian.

  • Black Tie
Barista Claudia Aridus pours a latte while Sara Rountree rinses a cup at Sips this January. The popular north-end coffee shop is expanding with a second location on Longboat Key.
    By
  • S.T. Cardinal
  • January 16, 2026
Longboat Key coffee shop's success brews expansion

A second Sips, with the exact name still to be determined, will open where Turtle Coffee Bar once operated.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Retired Sarasota Police Sergeant Jim DeNiro is challenging incumbent Joe Neunder for the Sarasota County Commission District 4 seat.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • January 16, 2026
Incumbent faces early challenge for County Commission District 4

Joe Neunder will face retired Sarasota Police Department Sgt. Jim DeNiro in the Aug. 18 preliminary election.

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Attendees celebrate the opening of "Embracing Our Differences" at the 2024 exhibition.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 16, 2026
Embracing our Differences exhibit opens Saturday

Artwork from adults and students will be on display through mid-April in Sarasota's Bayfront Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A double staircase leads to 7366 Point of Rocks Road on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • January 16, 2026
Gulf-front Siesta Key estate lists for $26 million

The home on Point of Rocks features an infinity pool that appears to merge with the Gulf.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Renourishment of Lido Beach is scheduled to be completed prior to sea turtle nesting season.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 15, 2026
Sarasota's Lido Beach renourishment project begins soon

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is set to deposit upwards of 300,000 cubic yards of sand to replenish the degradation of Lido Beach beginning Jan. 20. The beach will remain open throughout the duration of the project.

  • Sarasota
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Commissioner-At-Large BJ Bishop and Scott Dudley with the Florida League of Cities Advocacy Committee.
    By
  • S.T. Cardinal
  • January 15, 2026
Longboat commissioner picked as president of Manasota League of Cities

B.J. Bishop was reelected to serve as president of the nine-member group of municipal representatives.

  • Longboat Key
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Manatee County has announced available cold weather shelters.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 15, 2026
Cold weather shelters open in Manatee, Sarasota counties for frigid spell

Salvation Army, Under One Roof and Turning Points offer warm, safe spaces.

  • East County
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The interior of the new restrooms at Sarasota City Hall feature tile walls and an architectural feature on the ceilings.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • January 15, 2026
City Hall bathrooms reopen after 15-month rehab project

The discovery of crumbling, aging iron pipes beneath the restrooms in the City Hall lobby extended the duration and the cost of a nearly $660,000 remodel.

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Warren Hutmacher of Sumter Local Government Consulting discusses the search for a city manager before the Sarasota City Commission.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • January 15, 2026
City makes progress toward hiring a new manager

With interim Sarasota City Manager Dave Bullock's planned departure on March 6, the City Commission now faces urgency to name a new permanent chief executive.

  • Sarasota
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The home at 3544 San Remo Terrace was built in 1971 and has five bedrooms, five-and-two-half baths, a pool and 6,710 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 15, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for Dec. 22 to Jan. 2 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Siesta Key home on Sandy Hook Road South tops the week's sales at $10.5 million.

  • Sarasota
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Kensington Kotuby has etched her name into the Kids World Records book for the longest time doing Skip-It jumps in the girls' 10-12 year old division.
    By
  • Jack Nelson
  • January 15, 2026
Local 10-year-old becomes Kids World Record holder

Kensington Kotuby accomplished an unprecedented feat with 1,154 Skip-It jumps in 15 minutes and 29 seconds.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Dennis Brock works on a Magiscope in his workshop.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • January 15, 2026
Local creator of children's microscope works to make science more accessible

Since 1987, Sarasota's Dennis Brock has been producing the Brock Magiscope, which draws from ambient light and minimizes breakable components.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Anti Aging & Ketamine Center
  • January 15, 2026
What a Perimenopausal Woman and a Former Athlete Learned About Weight Loss

Why Personalization Changes Everything.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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