Sarasota

Ian Swaby
September 21, 2023

Library exhibition celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month

The exhibition showcased a diverse range of styles, mediums and subject matter.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Andrew Warfield
September 21, 2023

One Park vs. Block 6 condo conflict awaits judge's decision

A trial concluded, a Planning Board hearing is set to resume, and an ethics complaint was filed — all centering on the One Park project.

Sarasota
News

Ryan Kohn
September 20, 2023

What I've learned from 300 Sarasota athletes of the week

Sports Editor Ryan Kohn still hasn't forgotten to "be a goldfish" or to watch out for the geese.

Sarasota
Sports

Ryan Kohn
September 20, 2023

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Nicolas Bencomo

The Cardinal Mooney boys golf junior tied for second at the 2023 Crutchfield/Hawkins Invitational on Sept. 18.

Sarasota
Sports

Observer Staff
September 20, 2023

West Coast graffiti concerns downtown resident

The word "wisk" painted on nearby vacant buildings causes concern for a homeowner. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

Ian Swaby
September 20, 2023

Seniors with dementia create art for fundraiser

The handmade greeting cards raise funds for Alzheimer’s Association in recognition of World Alzheimer’s Month.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
September 19, 2023

Ringling College esports arena opens to empower student gamers

Ringling College gamers have leveled up with a new space tailored to on-screen competition.

Sarasota
Schools

Ian Swaby
September 19, 2023

New Sarasota High School principal living his dream in education

Ryan Chase brings loads of experience in both Sarasota and Manatee counties to his new job.

Sarasota
Schools

Observer Staff
September 18, 2023

Call for artists launched for city's first artist roster

The roster will prequalify artists for public art initiatives.

Sarasota
News

Kat Wingert, Mark Gordon
September 18, 2023

Observer Media Group executive editor, co-owner Lisa Walsh dies at 69

Lisa Walsh was a pillar in the Sarasota-Manatee community; a trusted and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and daughter; and the backbone of one of the most successful media companies in Florida.

Longboat Key
News

In Memoriam |

September 18, 2023

Ellen McKeefe

Ellen McKeefe, an Emmy-nominated television news producer who was one of the early women behind the scenes during a long career at NBC News, died August 7, 2023 in Sarasota, Florida of cancer. She was 78.

Sarasota
Tributes & Obituaries

In Memoriam |

September 18, 2023

Pauline Schweinfurth Becker

An amazing woman, who preferred anonymity more than anything else, Pauline Schweinfurth Becker, born to German immigrants Charles L. and Pauline “Mary” Schweinfurth, passed away peacefully in her Sarasota home surrounded by friends and loving caregivers on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at the age of 102.