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By Ian Swaby |
July 17, 2024

Property tax referendum funds career pathways, teacher retention

Voters will decide whether to renew a property tax referendum in November.

Sarasota
Schools

By Ryan Kohn |
August 13, 2024

The Sports Farm wants to be a one-stop shop for elite athletes

The facility in Lakewood Ranch is co-founded by former MLB relief pitcher Ryan Reid.

East County
Sports

By Emma Burke |
January 11, 2025

These Sarasota tapas are the talk of the town

Grab a glass of sangria and prepare for a parade of tapas that’ll keep the good vibes — and your plate — overflowing.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Ian Swaby |
December 19, 2024

Sarasota students share Christmas wishes in letters to Santa

Students at Fruitville Elementary School, Tuttle Elementary School and Suncoast School for Innovative Studies shared what they hope to receive this Christmas.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Michael Harris |
April 21, 2025

Sarasota's downtown Mira Mar faces an important compromise

The historic Mira Mar was built in 60 days but has withstood time. Now crumbling, it needs to be saved.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
September 24, 2024

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Sept. 26-Oct. 2

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Lesley Dwyer |
April 27, 2025

Lakewood Ranch accountant's creativity adds up to fiction

W. Kenneth Tyler Jr. is an accountant by day and author by night.

East County
Neighbors

By Vinnie Portell |
April 16, 2025

Riverview girls tennis star leaves it all on the court

Julia Piotrowska, a senior at Riverview High, brought fiery play with her from Poland.

Sarasota
Sports

By Madison Bierl |
April 21, 2025

Longtime teacher gears up to conduct the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble

Owen Bradley has 35 years of experience teaching jazz, concert and marching bands.

East County
Neighbors

By Ryan Kohn |
September 19, 2023

Braden River's football team still searching for a complete game

Braden River High, Lakewood Ranch High and The Out-of-Door Academy all have answers to find.

East County
Sports

By Ryan Kohn |
December 24, 2023

Unforgettable Sarasota sports stories in 2023

A big-time swimsuit partnership, a coach's lesson about love and a new soccer league left an impression on the Observer's sports columnist.

Sarasota
Sports

By Petra Rivera |
January 2, 2024

Restaurateur celebrates one-year anniversary of Ventura's on Longboat Key

Debra Murphy accomplishes her lifelong dream of opening a restaurant — Ventura’s Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar — that serves as an outlet for her interests.