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By Observer Staff
February 1, 2023

Top nature photos from around Sarasota, Longboat Key, East County in 2022-23

Readers from across the region submit their photos to the Observer's 2022-23 Weather and Nature Photo Contest.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Su Byron
February 1, 2023

Where to find the hidden nightlife in Sarasota, Longboat

Night owls rejoice. If the day’s winding down but you’re still going strong, you don’t have to go to bed. Nighttime is still the right time for some of us.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Dariela Delgado
January 30, 2023

Southside Elementary invites Holocaust survivors to speak

The Sarasota elementary school hosted two guest speakers to share their stories of the Holocaust on Jan. 27.

East County
Sports

By Dariela Delgado
January 30, 2023

Seafood and Music Festival brings flavor to Sarasota

The seventh annual Sarasota Seafood & Music Festival was held at JD Hamel Park over the weekend.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Dariela Delgado
January 29, 2023

Sarasota Jewish Food Fest returns after pandemic hiatus

Temple Sinai celebrated its 15th annual Sarasota Jewish Food Festival on Jan 29.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Dariela Delgado
January 29, 2023

Art fans enjoy exhibit at Sarasota's City Hall

The city's cultural origins are on display through May in the halls of municipal government.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Dariela Delgado
January 25, 2023

Bay Haven school shares story time with the mayor

Fourth grade teacher Jennette Schwaed invited Mayor Kyle Battie into the classroom.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Dariela Delgado
January 24, 2023

Fab Lab's Rocketry Club aims high — 15,000 feet, to be exact

High schoolers at Suncoast Science Center/Faulhaber Fab Lab are designing and building a rocket to soar more than 2 miles into the air.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Dariela Delgado
January 23, 2023

Bayfront art exhibit emphasizes our differences

The 20th anniversary of the Embracing our Differences exhibition attracted more than 13,000 entries.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Dariela Delgado
January 22, 2023

City Hall cultural exhibit showcases Sarasota's history

The opening reception for the City Hall Cultural Exhibition will be Jan. 26.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Dariela Delgado
January 20, 2023

Sailor Circus mixes science and whimsy

Sarasota and Manatee students learned while laughing at the Circus Arts Conservatory’s Education Outreach show.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Dariela Delgado
January 19, 2023

Tennis clinic for athletes with disabilities heads to Arlington Park

The Tennis For Fun program is making a move to the Sarasota mainland after a stint on Longboat Key.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Dariela Delgado
January 16, 2023

Sarasota honors the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

With an interfaith tribute, an awards breakfast and a march, the city honored the civil rights leader on Jan. 16.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Dariela Delgado
January 16, 2023

Sarasota police, youth organizations say Y.E.S. to teaming up on empowerment

The police chief says that the organization aims to provide mentorship and services to at-risk kids in the city.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Miri Hardy
January 13, 2023

Myakka park reopens after Ian with encouraging bird count

The post-hurricane tally suggests that birds weathered impacts to the park's natural systems.

East County
Neighbors

By Dariela Delgado
January 12, 2023

Classroom pets play key role in school’s success story

Sarasota School of the Arts and Sciences' animals bring a sense of calm to the classroom alongside a unique learning opportunity.

Sarasota
Schools

By Dariela Delgado
January 12, 2023

Siesta man is on a daily mission for a cleaner, safer beach

Rick Boyce has dedicated the past three years and eight months to cleaning up Siesta Key Beach.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Dariela Delgado
January 10, 2023

Cruising down Legacy Trail in a Surrey

The Surrey Program kicked off on Jan. 10 and will run on Tuesdays and Wednesdays through April 12.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Dariela Delgado
January 5, 2023

Fab Lab's remote-controlled car competition invites students to register

Registration is open for Suncoast Science Center/Fab Lab's eighth annual remote control car competition.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Observer Staff
January 3, 2023

Sarasota's first baby of 2023 arrives at 12:29 a.m.

A boy was born early in the morning on Jan. 1 at SMH and has a 4-year-old big sister.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Dariela Delgado
January 3, 2023

10 Sarasota events you simply can't miss in 2023

Mark your calendars. Here are the top 10 events coming this year in Sarasota.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Dariela Delgado
January 1, 2023

Sarasota celebrates the arrival of 2023

Sarasota partied to welcome the new year with its annual Pineapple Drop.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Eric Garwood
December 29, 2022

Sarasota: 2022 in review

In a year preceded by a lot of weirdness, 2022 looks pretty normal in comparison.

Sarasota
News

By Dariela Delgado
December 22, 2022

Sarasota Nice List filled with good deeds from 2022

The Sarasota community has made the holiday season brighter by going the extra miles this year with nice gestures.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Dariela Delgado
December 20, 2022

Sailor Circus prepares for a whimsical holiday spectacle

The Circus Arts Conservatory's Sailor Circus Academy is getting ready to perform at next week’s Sailor Circus Holiday Special.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield
December 20, 2022

Original Buccaneers 'crew' member honored by the team

Sarasota's Wells Purmort was honored by the Tampa Bay Bucs during Sunday's game for being a charter season ticket-holder and his work with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Eric Garwood
December 19, 2022

Sarasota Yacht Club commodore cherishes his new role

The Longboat Key bank and advertising executive calls his CEO-like volunteer responsibilities a "great honor."

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Dariela Delgado
December 18, 2022

Riverview students thank first responders

Riverview High School wrote handmade thank-you letters for the law enforcement agencies that responded to the Oct. 11 swatting.

Sarasota
Schools

By Dariela Delgado
December 16, 2022

RADD Holiday Bash brings community together in Rosemary District

Guests celebrated an evening of holiday cheer while supporting the Boys & Girls Club at DreamLarge.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Eric Garwood
December 15, 2022

Lights and sights around Sarasota

Decorations and displays abound in neighborhoods across the city.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Bayview Dental Associates
December 15, 2022

Cocktails, Carols & Smiles

We’ve put together a guide on the best and worst drinks for your teeth this holiday season, along with some top tips on maintaining good oral health throughout the festivities.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Selby Gardens presents 19th annual Lights in Bloom

Lights in Bloom presents more than 2 million brightly colored lights arranged to illuminate Selby Gardens for the 2022 holiday season.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Dariela Delgado
December 13, 2022

Longboat Democratic Club invites UnidosNow to a luncheon

The Longboat Key Democratic Club invited three UnidosNow leaders to present on the Hispanic voter.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Miri Hardy
December 12, 2022

Nature recovers faster than infrastructure at Myakka River State Park

The ecologically significant recreation venue remains closed while hurricane repairs continue.

East County
Neighbors

By Dariela Delgado
December 10, 2022

Sarasota Holiday Boat Parade dashes through the bay

Suncoast Charities for Children and Marina Jack presented Sarasota’s 36th annual Holiday Boat Parade of Lights on Saturday.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield
December 8, 2022

Kids get a chance to 'Shop with a Cop' Saturday

The Sarasota Housing Authority and SPD will team up on Saturday for the annual Shop with a Cop event.

Sarasota
Neighbors

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