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By Andrew Warfield |
October 15, 2025

County proposes take-or-leave-it offer to Hermitage Artist Retreat

The Sarasota County Commission offers a lump sum to help hurricane restoration at the Hermitage providing it assumes responsibility for repairs going forward.

Sarasota
News

By Su Byron |
November 21, 2025

Sarasota arts scene serves up holiday classics, explores the modern 9-to-5

Across the region, creativity is flourishing — from bold new theater and centennial celebrations to music and dance that lift the spirit.

Arts + Culture

By Dana Kampa |
April 20, 2026

Garden club uplifts environment, education with record funding

From one student to a dozen, the club worked to dramatically expand its outreach to support continuing education.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
January 14, 2026

Van Wezel heirs join with SPAF to support new Performing Arts Center

Grandchildren of the late Lewis Van Wezel have joined the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation in support of a new venue and a "unified cultural campus."

Sarasota
News

By Dana Kampa |
March 11, 2026

Bird Key author awarded for children's art book

The Florida Book Awards named Mifflin Lowe and team as winners of the Older Children's Literature category for "Art: An Interactive Guide."

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Niki Kottmann |
September 30, 2016

Social Calendar — October-December

Check out the events to attend this fall.

Black Tie

By Lauren Tronstad |
May 4, 2023

FPL releases storm-ready tips ahead of hurricane season

Hurricane season starts June 1 and lasts through Nov. 30.

Longboat Key
News

By Mark Bergin |
June 9, 2021

Florida League of Cities appoints Bishop to Legislative Policy Committee

BJ Bishop will help develop the Florida League of Cities' legislative action agenda in the new role.

Longboat Key
News

By Kat Wingert |
July 1, 2021

Back to the Fourth, back to the fun

It's been a long year, but we are here to help you get back into the celebratory spirit.

Sarasota
News

By Nat Kaemmerer |
December 6, 2020

Longboat Key Garden Club hosts walk in Joan Durante Park

The annual event was pared down due to COVID-19, but members were happy to see each other's faces.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
December 24, 2020

Cops Corner: Sarasota 12.24.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By David Conway |
January 12, 2021

City reschedules commission meetings for evenings

A majority of the City Commission is hoping to improve the efficiency of board meetings, but not everyone is supportive of the changes.

Sarasota
News

By Mark Bergin |
October 6, 2020

Bayfront Park Recreation Center set to reopen in November

The Recreation Center at Bayfront Park has been closed since March.

Longboat Key
News

By Jay Heater |
October 7, 2020

"Legend of Sleepy Hollow" returns to the Sarasota Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch

Players Centre for Performing Arts presents "Sleepy Hollow" with changes to ensure safety of crowd and actors at the Sarasota Polo Club.

East County
News

In Memoriam |
September 24, 2021

Patrick Roman Nudo

Patrick Roman Nudo, 57, of Longboat Key, FL, formerly of Springfield, IL, passed away peacefully at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Sarasota, FL.

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

In Memoriam |
October 5, 2021

Chuck Barbare

Charles Richard “Chuck” Barbare, 49, of North Port, FL, passed away on September 29th at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, due to complications of COVID-19.