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Results for: Betterpic AI Promo Code AVA Get Up To 90% Off On All Plans

  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • December 27, 2023
2023: Changing of the cultural guard

As Sarasota arts stalwarts departed, newcomers arrived and plans were made for state-of-the-art venues.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 16, 2022
Insurance shocks continue

Homeowners insurance will continue to skyrocket. Lawmakers don’t have the guts to get out of the way.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • July 26, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for July 28 to Aug. 3

Dance takes center stage in Sarasota this week, and there's also art, theater, music and comedy on tap at local venues.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 27, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 1, 2018
Cops Corner: Loud is in the ears of the beholder

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 10, 2025
Clogged toilet plunges landlord and tenant into eviction

A renter threatens to zip-tie a property owner over a plumbing issue in an ongoing whirlpool of discontent. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • January 6, 2026
AirBnB renter demands $1,500 or threatens a negative review

A Longboat AirBnB guest threatened to leave a negative review if money wasn’t sent by the property manager. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By George Rauch |
  • June 9, 2022
Market Watch: Best of times, worst of times

More than a Dickens novel, it's our economic situation these days.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • October 28, 2009
Black Tie & Tales

Read this week's social column, Black Tie & Tales, by Molly Schechter.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • December 31, 2009
Silver Screen Sensations

It's the most wonderful time of the year, and Tinsel Town always saves its best for last, hoping to knock your Christmas stockings off with bright stars and brilliant directors. The following films are at the top of my wish list this season - add them to yours.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2020
State Representative District 72: Donna Barcomb

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 25, 2013
Following in his footsteps

Sarasota Ballet announces its Sir Frederick Ashton Festival. For Iain Webb and Margaret Barbieri, it's a way to feel connected to the choreographer and the legacy he created.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • June 9, 2016
Citizen committee drives city parking policy

After the city signed off on a new parking philosophy in May, officials are relying on residents to guide the implementation of paid parking and other regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 27, 2017
Go back to school with class at MTC in Lakewood Ranch

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • May 3, 2013
Early voting and outside money will play a role in city commission race

Early voting and outside money will play a role in city commission race

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 23, 2018
District 73 candidate says he is trained to be a leader

Tommy Gregory, a retired Air Force lieutenant and a Sarasota attorney, says his military background has provided him with the leadership skills necessary to represent District 73 in the state House.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • January 6, 2015
The Greatest Archive on Earth

The staff of the Ringling Archives painstakingly records ancient artifacts to preserve the circus' storied history.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 22, 2011
Spanish Main rounds up residents for grand affair

Spanish Main residents met up for fun-filled party Saturday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 14, 2009
Supporters vow to save iconic bookstore

Upon hearing that the economy may claim Sarasota News and Books as one of its victims, Sarasotans take to the Internet to try to save it.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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