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By Tom Knight | District 3 Sarasota County Commissioner |
July 30, 2025

With the gravy train about to crash, now is the time for county officials to start a diet

Sarasota County’s budget has grown 56% in the last four years. As revenue growth slows, spending needs to be trimmed to prepare for the future.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Jay Heater |
April 23, 2025

Circus Arts Conservatory, Wallendas donate $125,000 to Nate's Honor

Nate's Honor Animal Rescue was selected as charity partner of the Circus Arts Conservatory and Nik and Erendira Wallenda's holiday spectacle, "Wonderland: Illuminate."

East County
Neighbors

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
August 24, 2025

Artist Series Concerts' executive director goes back to the future

Keren Shani-Lifrak returns to the arts after a stint in real estate.

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff |
July 22, 2025

Circus Arts Conservatory board elects new leadership

Julie Harris succeeds Shari Ashman as board chair, while Ken Woodworth becomes vice-chair.

Arts + Culture

By Lesley Dwyer |
May 21, 2025

Manatee County nonprofit promotes science and technology for all

The Science and Technology Society is open to individuals and families of all levels of understanding.

East County
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
January 29, 2025

Lakewood Ranch-area medical services expand with population

Hospital and safety officials say more facilities can mean better outcomes for the patients due to proximity.

East County
News

By Dana Kampa |
January 29, 2025

Find treasures at 'New to You' art sale

All Angels by the Sea is holding its fifth annual art sale, starting Feb. 3, to support the nonprofit Turning Points, which helps residents avoid homelessness.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Madison Bierl |
July 14, 2025

California-based jewelry company opens location at UTC mall

Gorjana makes Sarasota its 106th location.

East County
Business

By Dana Kampa |
August 19, 2025

Longboat community connects at networking doubleheader

Three Island Monkeys and Lo' Key Island Grille combined their efforts to co-host the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce's latest networking event.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
July 29, 2025

Lawsuit adds to Spanish Main's recovery uncertainty

The repair bill totaling more than $13 million remains unpaid, the company says.

Longboat Key
News

By Eric Garwood |
September 11, 2025

Nature opened Midnight Pass. Sarasota County intends to keep it that way.

Fairly stable for its first 11 months, the waterway to the Gulf is critical for Sarasota County, commissioners say as they begin formulating short- and long-term policy to protect it.

Siesta Key
News

By Dana Kampa |
July 9, 2025

Mote's final public days bring forward warm memories

City Island's Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium officially held its final day of being open to the public on July 6 as it prepares for its move to the new Mote Science Education Aquarium facility.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By S.T. Cardinal |
August 26, 2025

Potentially harmful algal bloom found just north of Longboat Key

A report of dead fish washed up in Palma Sola Bay led to water testing, which is raising alarm bells among environmental advocates.

Longboat Key
News

By Dana Kampa |
August 20, 2025

Police crack down on speeding near Ringling Bridge

Sarasota Police Department said it has received several complaints of people going too fast across the bridge.

Sarasota
News

By Adam Hughes |
September 9, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for Aug. 25-29 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake View home in the Lake Club topped the week’s sales at $5.1 million.

East County
Real Estate

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
July 23, 2025

The Sarasota Ballet Summer Intensive is raising the barre

The nearly 190 students in the program aim for new heights with their InMotion recital.

Arts + Culture

By Andrew Warfield |
August 21, 2025

Sarasota city, county to discuss possible Ringling Boulevard land deal

Sarasota County has asked the city for possible use of a parking lot on Ringling Boulevard as a new site of its Criminal Justice Center.

Sarasota
News

By Dana Kampa |
June 25, 2025

Visitors begin bidding farewell to Sarasota's City Island arm of Mote exhibits

After generations of visitors have enjoyed being entertained and educated at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, many took the opportunity to say farewell before operations shift to the new facility near University Town Center.