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By Jay Heater |
August 16, 2023

Health-conscious cafe Pura Vida coming to UTC in Sarasota

The Miami-based cafe is expected to open in the UTC West District in the first quarter of 2024.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Eric Snider |
May 19, 2022

Raising puppies for Southeastern Guide Dogs is serious business

The Lakewood Ranch Puppy Raisers group lays the groundwork for a dog’s transition into more advanced guide dog training at Southeastern Guide Dogs.

East County
Neighbors

By Louis Llovio |
August 26, 2022

Trio of projects set to transform a portion of downtown Sarasota

The flurry of activity from three major downtown-area projects in the fast-growing, art-infused city is too much for some but just right for others.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
May 16, 2012

Our View: A good, good, good man

When our editors searched our archives for photos of Al Hogle, Executive Editor Lisa Walsh recalled the portrait of Chief Hogle published in October 2007, when he announced his candidacy for Sarasota County sheriff.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Kurt Schultheis |
December 28, 2010

TOP STORY, JUNE: Dead or Alive?

The Town Commission approves a plan the Key Club rejects. Welly: 'There is no plan B.'

Longboat Key
News

By Matt Walsh |
August 26, 2020

It won’t be a ‘V’ recovery

The $8.3 billion going to Florida counties for COVID-19 relief will do little to trigger a quick recovery. Visitors will need to know Florida is safe again.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Niki Kottmann |
March 27, 2019

This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 28

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Bradenton and Sarasota.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Adam Hughes |
August 11, 2016

Sapphire Shores properties sell for $1,825,000

The following residential real estate transactions took place between July 25 and July 29.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Lesley Dwyer |
February 12, 2025

School zone speeding cameras rev up criticism in Manatee County

Commissioners limited the ticketing hours and made the speed limits uniform following complaints.

East County
News

By Kat Wingert |
April 9, 2025

AI: The next new frontier?

While some media organizations are clamoring to be leaders in artificial intelligence, the Observer is following a different approach.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
February 19, 2025

Selby Gardens showcases a Beatle-turned-gardener

An astonishing exhibition of "horticultural vignettes," memorabilia and music honors George Harrison's healing pastime.

Arts + Culture

By Mark Gordon |
December 6, 2023

What 'Never Again' means to me

Never Again. That phrase came to light worldwide after the Holocaust, when 6 million Jews were killed in Europe — at the hands of Nazi Germany. Will the phrase be a promise or a phony pledge?

Sarasota
Opinion

By Carter Weinhofer |
December 11, 2023

Sarasota EcoSummit tackles development, pollution and water quality

Nearly 8 acres of open land is lost to development per hour in Florida, says a panel moderator.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
June 26, 2025

Planning Board debates affordability of Sarasota housing program

An apartment complex public hearing morphed into a discussion over whether the city of Sarasota's affordable housing incentive program is serving those in need.