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World of Beer has operated on Main Street with no issues since 2014, but a split City Commission was hesitant to approve a new liquor license for the bar.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
August 13, 2025

Florida Studio Theatre scores a marquee victory

The Sarasota theater organization secured multiple Planning Board adjustments for its McGillicuddy Arts Plaza, including additional signage to enhance its theater district ambience.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
April 19, 2023

Legislative vs. quasi-judicial hearings: Why they are different

How decisions are made at the local level depends on policy versus implementation.

Sarasota
News

By Matt Walsh |
May 10, 2019

School vouchers and choice for all

Think back to the GI Bill and how those college vouchers gave our veterans total school choice.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Marty Fugate |
July 2, 2023

Sarasota artist John Sims, up close and personal

Sims' creations sparked arguments, but they also forged connections.

Arts + Culture

By Robin Hartill |
September 30, 2009

Neighbors: Jack Wilson

Jack Wilson may be retired from the teddy-bear business, but he still has a huge soft spot in his heart for the cuddly companions.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Jean Gruss |
March 24, 2011

Follow the money

A group of Collier County government appointees asked The Jackson Laboratory tough questions. In the end, Collier decided it was too risky.

Sarasota
News

By Marty Fugate |
March 19, 2021

Render Unto Caesar

Jonathan Epstein’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s 'Julius Caesar' shatters cliché in the FSU/Asolo Conservatory’s latest streaming production.

Arts + Culture

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
May 14, 2025

Save the date for these fall arts and entertainment events in Sarasota

Here are six shows that you won't want to miss.

Arts + Culture

By Mark Bergin |
January 25, 2021

Chiles Group moves L-shaped historic cottage

Crews moved the cottage down Palm Drive early in the morning on Jan. 21.

Longboat Key
News

By Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Marketing Team |
September 9, 2021

HEARTFLOW® Offers Precise Visualization of Coronary Arteries, Improves Patient Experience

Health

Protestors demand Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh's resignation

Dozens of angry citizens protest actions of Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh before Tuesday's county meeting.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
November 9, 2009

Manatee planners to outline development goals

Manatee County Planning Department officials Tuesday will deliver a set of recommendations on the future of the development review process and the face of the community in unincorporated Manatee County.