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By Andrew Warfield |
January 15, 2026

City makes progress toward hiring a new manager

With interim Sarasota City Manager Dave Bullock's planned departure on March 6, the City Commission now faces urgency to name a new permanent chief executive.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
July 18, 2024

Sarasota County Commission District 3: Neil Rainford

Meet the candidate.

Elections

By Emma Burke |
March 26, 2023

A guide to eating your fill of tomatoes in Sarasota

April is Fresh Florida Tomato Month, so if you insist on this veggie with slimy seeds, here are my top tomato dishes in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Pam Eubanks |
April 6, 2011

By Prayer, By Plane

Three East County families returned last month from Africa with the newest additions to their families. Now, a total of four Ugandan orphans have new homes, new opportunities and, most importantly, new families.

East County
News

By Niki Kottmann |
February 13, 2019

Sarasota Opera offers young, emerging guest artists a home away from home

The life of a Sarasota Opera guests artist allows for learning on and off the stage — in a refuge of sunshine.

Arts + Culture

By James Peter |
December 28, 2023

See Sarasota's 2023 in photos

Classroom lizards, high-flying hoopsters, knights in shining armor and dancing reindeer made 2023 a year to remember in Sarasota.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Liz Ramos |
December 10, 2024

Manatee finds success recruiting from within school communities

Parents have been inspired to become paraprofessionals, teachers and administrators.

East County
Schools

By Marty Fugate |
March 15, 2025

Urbanite's 'No One is Forgotten' shines light on plight of hostages

Winter Miller’s play “No One is Forgotten" strips its story to the existential bone. While it's a work of fiction, the play is based on the stark reality of the hostage experience.

Arts + Culture

By Jim DeLa |
January 3, 2025

Lakewood Ranch real estate experts expect a steady sales year in 2025

Apprehension over storms, politics is fading, they say, while East County has many sales options.

East County
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
October 4, 2023

At 50, FST is the beating heart of Sarasota theater

Richard and Rebecca Hopkins have shaped Florida Studio Theatre from a scrappy upstart into a cultural powerhouse.

Arts + Culture

By Andrew Warfield |
February 19, 2026

'The most dangerous man in Sarasota'

Nearing the end of his tenure as interim city manager, Dave Bullock looks back at his achievements, and forward to the future.

Sarasota
News

By Robin Hartill |
November 9, 2011

WELCOME BACK: What you missed

If you're like many Longboaters, you fled town for the summer. When you left, the 'Lights Out' posters were just beginning to dot the Key in preparation for turtle-nesting season.

Longboat Key
News

By Louis Llovio |
March 27, 2025

Why $30 million listings have come to our area, and why they're here to stay

The high-end waterfront market in the area is getting pricier and pricier, with multiple homes listed for $10 million and up. A few top $20 million — and even a few more are hitting $30 million.

Sarasota
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
June 21, 2023

Local artist creates a candy-colored world

Niki Butcher has emerged from the shadow of her husband, photographer Clyde Butcher, with a book capturing her pastel-hued work.

Arts + Culture

By Ryan Kohn |
May 24, 2023

The top 10 East County sports moments of the 2022-23 school year

Moments include a wrestling state title and a huge turnaround for ODA's football program.

East County
Sports

By Mark Bergin |
October 4, 2021

Buttonwood Harbour referendum vote set for Nov. 2

Brista Homes founder and President Mark Ursini is proposing developments for the Buttonwood Harbour neighborhood, but some residents want drainage issues addressed first.