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  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 12, 2024
Collectibles and characters abound at SarasotaCon

Attendees showcased their love of pop culture at the event, which also featured vendors and special offerings.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 17, 2025
Longboat Lawn Party, delayed until March, now canceled

The Kiwanis event, usually held in December, was delayed because of the hurricanes and is now pushed until its traditional date.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 28, 2025
Car enthusiasts gather for Devereaux-Kaiser Collector Car Show

The annual show, which drew about 400 cars, is held by the Sarasota Firefighters Benevolent Fund.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • March 31, 2024
Spanish Main residents caught 70 pounds of fish for annual fish fry

The anglers woke up before dawn throughout March to catch fish for the event on March 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2024
Longboat Police captain named officer of the year

The Manatee County Hundred Club honored Robert Bourque for his work on the Zota Resort murder case.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 17, 2025
Embracing Our Differences cancels Jan. 19 opening day party

The organizers decided to nix the celebration due to forecasts of extreme weather.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 29, 2023
Cooking event the right recipe for fundraising at Meals on Wheels Plus

Sisterhood for Good founder Angela Massaro-Fain forms a partnership with Meals on Wheels for a night of culinary delights.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 25, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis appoints Karen Rose to Sarasota School Board

Rose will fill the vacancy left by Tim Enos as he leaves to become chief of police for the school district.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 31, 2024
Breeze Airways adds multiple routes from SRQ

The premium low-cost airline adds service to and from seven destinations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 16, 2025
Competition season leaps into action at TerraNova Equestrian Center

Some of the world's top equestrian athletes and horses compete in The Event at TerraNova.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 21, 2026
Political power couple buys Sarasota condo

Political commentator and adviser James Carville and his White House staffer wife, Mary Matalin, are the new owners of a home in Sarasota, property records show.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • July 7, 2021
Eastern Manatee County developers say housing market will stabilize — eventually

Developers expect supply chain to self-correct at some point, but house prices may not return to pre-pandemic levels.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • July 8, 2021
Developer outlines plans for apartments at Sarasota Kennel Club site

The prospective buyer of the Sarasota Kennel Club has plans to redevelop the property as an apartment complex with up to 380 units, which has some neighbors worried about traffic.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 5, 2012
Colony decision delayed

The Town Commission will discuss Sept. 24 an extension to re-open the Colony Beach and Tennis Resort. The current deadline is Dec. 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 1, 2012
Marvin Danto leaves lasting local legacy

Marvin Danto and his wife, Betty, were avid supporters of local organizations such as the Sarasota Ballet.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 10, 2015
Town weighs benefits of installing fiber optic network

An undergrounding utilities project has sparked discussion of a fiber-optic network. But commissioners aren’t sure whether they can dig it.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 3, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, April 4

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 27, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Feb. 29 to March 6

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By David Conway |
  • September 9, 2021
Cigar bar proposal rekindles scrutiny of downtown liquor sales

How many bars is too many in downtown Sarasota? Depends on who you’re asking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 10, 2022
'Smoke & Mirrors' conceal murder-mystery twists

How do you like your theater renditions of Hollywood movies? With a side of intrigue? "Smoke & Mirrors" at Florida Studio Theatre has you covered.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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