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By Alex Mahadevan |
March 14, 2016

Sarasota County adds 2,700 jobs in 2016

While the unemployment rate in the county remained below 5% in January, job growth continues to taper.

Sarasota
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
August 14, 2012

New arts academy comes to Sarasota

A visual and performing arts academy recently opened in Sarasota.

Sarasota
News

By Alex Mahadevan |
April 7, 2015

Gallup ranks Sarasota metro area at top of well-being index

The North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton metropolitan area is No. 1 on the consulting firm’s measure of well-being in large communities nationwide.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
February 22, 2019

Calendar

Spring 2019

LWR Life

By Observer Staff |
November 25, 2014

Observer on the hunt for displays

We're making our list of the best holiday lights displays in Sarasota and checking it twice.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By David Conway |
April 8, 2015

CONA, CCNA to host City Commission forum

As the May runoff election for the District 2 and 3 City Commission races draws nearer, two neighborhood organizations are teaming up for a candidate forum.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
July 31, 2014

Business Observer

Habitat for Humanity receives $18,000 grant ; Children's World hosts 50th anniversary bash; Katie Knight appointed to CareerEdge funders' board

Sarasota
News

By Jen Blanco |
February 20, 2014

Sidelines

Sarasota High Girls Basketball; ODA swings past Braden River; Sarasota Christian rolls into semifinals; The Concession to hold golf classic

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Harry Sayer |
August 3, 2020

Van Wezel Foundation and Hermitage Artist Retreat partner for Unscripted series

The partnership’s first online production was held July 30.

Arts + Culture

By David Conway |
March 2, 2017

Resident keeps watch for short-term rentals

As property owners in residential neighborhoods like Laurel Park rent homes to vacationers, neighbors and city staff are wary of negative impacts.

Sarasota
News

By Niki Kottmann |
December 27, 2017

A+E Year in Review: 2017

The top arts and entertainment stories from 2017.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Alex Mahadevan |
May 20, 2016

Town staff navigate disaster drill

Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock led department heads through a hurricane exercise at Sarasota County’s emergency operations center today.

Longboat Key
News

By Brynn Mechem |
July 22, 2019

Good announces challenge to Buchanan for Congress

The Florida House representative will challenge seven-term incumbent Vern Buchanan.

Sarasota
News

By Alex Mahadevan |
August 9, 2013

FRIDAY FIVE: Celebrities born in Sarasota

Famous rock stars, actors and writers have chosen Sarasota as a retirement destination, but quite a few celebrities hail from the Gulf Coast region 'where urban amenities meet small-town living.'

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Kayleigh Omang |
February 26, 2018

Leaders gathered for "Better Together" Feb. 23 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

Harvard Law Professor and author Noah Feldman spoke to eventgoers about civility, integrity and citizenship.

Black Tie

By Observer Staff |
December 10, 2015

School Board 12.10.15

Updates from schools throughout Sarasota County.

Sarasota
Schools

By Anna Brugmann & Katie Johns |
September 6, 2017

Sarasota animal sanctuaries prepare for Hurricane Irma

While Hurricane Irma approaches, Save Our Seabirds, Mote Marine and Cat Depot prepare for the worst and hope for the best.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Nick Reichert |
February 3, 2015

Big names under the Big Top

An integral part of Sarasota's performing arts season is the winter show by Circus Sarasota, "Fearless," which runs Feb. 6 through Feb. 22 in the big top at Nathan Benderson Park.