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By Ian Swaby |
May 15, 2025

Sarasota students write letters about Florida for Virginia third grader

A letter from a Virginia third grader's class asked what life is like in Florida. Sarasota students provide answers.

Sarasota
Sports

By Ian Swaby |
November 12, 2025

It's Read Everywhere winner finds high ground in Swiss Alps

This year's winner of the Observer's It's Read Everywhere contest enjoyed the "trip of a lifetime" and showed that the Sarasota/Siesta Key Observer is as well traveled as Agent 007.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
April 19, 2023

The lights get brighter in Sarasota's Limelight District

An area along Lime Avenue is raising its profile as a home for artists, artisans and small business.

Arts + Culture

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
September 10, 2025

Dingbat Theatre Project leans into diversity

Luke Manual's troupe welcomes performers of all ages, sizes, colors, physical abilities and sexual orientation.

Arts + Culture

By Emma Burke Jolly |
March 4, 2020

Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 3, Episodes 9 and 10

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Dana Kampa |
February 16, 2025

Art enthusiasts get up-close view of famous Florida artists

Works by 22 of the renowned 26 Highwaymen artists are on display at The Education Center at Temple Beth Israel for one week only.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Nat Kaemmerer |
November 13, 2020

Rotary Club of Longboat Key hosts Veterans Day event on the cusp of Eta

Even as the wind lashed and the rain poured down, Rotary Club stood to recognize Longboat Key's veterans.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
January 18, 2023

K-9 apprehends one of four involved in auto theft

A car chase that went on foot ended when a police K-9 nabbed the driver of a stolen vehicle as three officers surrendered to other two-legged officers. This and other reports from the Sarasota Police Department in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Ian Swaby |
January 26, 2023

Manatee trash collections could drop to once per week

Trash haulers are operating at a loss with twice-weekly collections, and county commissioners expressed concerns around the possibility of overburdening certain residents with rate increases.

East County
News

By Rod Thomson |
August 30, 2012

My View: Scandalous outsourcing?

Sarasota County's new county administrator, Randall Reid, has pegged the county's "rush" to privatize as the main driving force behind the purchasing scandals that rocked county government and resulted in about 14 jobs lost, one criminal charge and the forced resignation of long-time Administrator Jim Ley.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Rod Thomson |
September 14, 2011

My View: Government does not create jobs

Government turns efficient private-sector jobs into inefficient government ones. And then does it far more than necessary.

East County
Opinion

By Andrew Warfield |
October 30, 2024

One Park West approval completes planning for The Quay

The construction schedule will depend on final plans for the adjacent Hyatt Regency site redevelopment, which will impact views and pricing in the 69-unit residential tower.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
June 7, 2023

Man complains about loud music from South Lido Key

Officers can't pinpoint the source of noise and could take no action. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Ryan Kohn |
July 26, 2023

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: George Leibold

The Cardinal Mooney linebacker received an offer from Stetson University this offseason.

Sarasota
Sports

By Mark Bergin |
November 16, 2020

Talks continue on second cottage

The bidding process ended earlier this month, but the winning bidder didn't have a place to put the larger historic cottage.

Longboat Key
News

By Andréa Martone |
September 23, 2021

Latin music brings rich history to Sarasota

Cuban-born Renesito Avich, a master of the Tres guitar, is a prime example of how Cuban music is considered one of the richest and most influential regional music in the world.