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By Andrew Warfield |
January 25, 2025

City proclamation honors the life of employee Clifford Smith

Clifford Smith, who joined the city of Sarasota as historic preservation planner in 2007, died late last year.

Sarasota
News

By Jim DeLa |
February 4, 2025

DeSantis plans to bring Ringling Museum under New College control

The transfer of stewardship is seen as part of larger plan to consolidate campuses along U.S. 41.

Sarasota
News

By Dana Kampa |
March 3, 2025

Longboat lets loose at concert series kickoff

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce is holding the second show on March 15, featuring the Dr. Dave Band.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Jim DeLa |
October 9, 2024

While many evacuate for Hurricane Milton, some choose to stay

Not everyone heeds orders to leave the water's edge.

Sarasota
News

By Liz Ramos |
July 31, 2023

Braden River Library offers classes on 'adulting'

Adulting 101 teaches teens about finances, budgeting, nutrition, time management and more to help prepare them for their futures.

East County
Neighbors

By Petra Rivera |
October 8, 2024

Temple Beth Israel celebrates Rosh Hashanah after Hurricane Helene

The temple provided community and normalcy after many Longboaters’ homes were found in disarray from the hurricane.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
October 6, 2025

Adagio condo project remains on hold with review committee

The 172-unit mixed-use development needs to come back to Sarasota's to Development Review Committee for a fourth submission and is advised to hold a voluntary community meeting.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
December 3, 2025

Selby Botanical Gardens breaks ground on Master Plan Phase 2

The $61 million Master Plan contains plans to bring a new conservatory complex, learning pavilion and key landscape features to the Sarasota campus.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
December 5, 2025

Sarasota charter official evaluations begin this month

City commissioners evaluated the evaluation process forSarasota's top three officers and instruct the addition of a self-assessment narrative.

Sarasota
News

By Gayle Williams |
November 8, 2025

Maestro takes Sarasota Orchestra to new heights in debut Masterworks concert

Giancarlo Guerrero delivers a performance full of promise for the future and unmatched partnership with the orchestra.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Dana Kampa |
September 30, 2025

The Paradise Center settles into new home

After spending the past month organizing a homecoming move to Longboat Island Chapel, The Paradise Center officially reopened Sept. 29.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
September 19, 2025

County ends funding of Manatee EDC

Other public and private sources still exist, but commissioners question the value of their contribution.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
December 2, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Dec. 4-10

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Observer Staff |
November 10, 2016

WELCOME BACK: What happened while you were gone

From construction to parking meters, from fights over special events downtown to … fights over bars downtown, we run down the top 10 stories from this off-season.

Sarasota
News

By Heidi Kurpiela |
November 18, 2021

Free Bird

East County birder Margi Haas found her search for meaning in the sky — and when the pandemic hit two years ago, so did everyone else.

LWR Life

By Ken Chetlain |
May 20, 2009

Lido Beach home sells for $2.15 million

A 51-year-old north Lido Beach home at 160 Whittier Drive has been sold to Lido Key LLC, c/o Florida Venture Partners LLC, of Sarasota, for $2.15 million. The sellers were Denise and David Matthys.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Adam Hughes |
December 12, 2012

Five-bedroom Lake Club home sells for $1.25 million

A home in Lake Club tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Brookfield Relocation Inc. sold the home at 16318 Foremast Place to Reuben and Sarah Ben-Arie, of Lakewood Ranch, for $1.25 million.