Sarasota

Mark Gordon
December 6, 2023

Sarasota Ford opens multimillion-dollar restaurant inside the dealership

Le Mans Kitchen, a high-end, French-style restaurant, is set to open inside the Sarasota Ford dealership — a move designed to increase brand and customer loyalty.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

Mark Gordon
December 6, 2023

What 'Never Again' means to me

Never Again. That phrase came to light worldwide after the Holocaust, when 6 million Jews were killed in Europe — at the hands of Nazi Germany. Will the phrase be a promise or a phony pledge?

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
December 6, 2023

The day that should live in infamy

Fewer and fewer Americans can actually recall were they were on Dec. 7, 1941, the way most of can recall where we were on Sept. 11, 2001.

Sarasota
Opinion

Ryan Kohn
December 5, 2023

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Rachel Paule

The Riverview High girls soccer junior has three goals and seven points in five games in 2023-2024.

Sarasota
Sports

Observer Staff
December 5, 2023

All Faiths Food Bank fundraiser nets $276,000

The Friends Full of Giving event helped All Faiths Food Bank distribute more than 13,000 turkeys and sides for Thanksgiving.

Sarasota
News

Ian Swaby
December 5, 2023

Sarasota events encourage eco-friendly living

The Bay and Science & Environment Council partnered for environmental-themed events in downtown Sarasota.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
December 5, 2023

Indoor playhouse, children's social club opens in Sarasota

The Flock SRQ will offer a wide variety of classes, programs, toys, meet-ups and events for children ages 4 and under.

Sarasota
Business

Ian Swaby
December 4, 2023

Bowls of Hope combines crafts and cuisine to raise money

Featuring more than 30 vendors along with local artisans, Bowls of Hope is All Faiths Food Bank's largest fundraiser of the year.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Andrew Warfield
December 4, 2023

Sarasota recriminalizes marijuana possession

Due to noncompliance with fines, Sarasota Police will refer misdemeanor cannabis cases to alternative mitigation, such as the state's pre-arrest diversion program.

Sarasota
News

Petra Rivera
December 4, 2023

St. Armands Circle lights up for the holidays

Thanks to the Holiday Night of Lights, it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at St. Armands Circle.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
December 3, 2023

Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade lets it snow community spirit

The parade brought together organizations and businesses throughout the community to celebrate a theme of “Christmas Around the World.”

Sarasota
Neighbors

Andrew Warfield
December 3, 2023

Van Wezel committee finalizes details for study of building's condition

The committee also approved a request for proposals seeking an engineering firm to provide input on the interim and possible permanent use as the city's primary performance venue.