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Nik Wallenda puts a charge into the crowd as well as the 50-foot Christmas Tree at University Town Center by crossing Cattlemen Road on the high wire  Nov. 11, 2023.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 5, 2024
King of the High Wire to usher in holiday season at Santa's Grand Arrival Parade

Nik Wallenda loves performing in his hometown of Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
New Booker head football coach Carlos Woods has united the Tornadoes after former coach Scottie Littles resigned in April.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • May 15, 2025
Booker football regroups after losing head coach

The Tornadoes' goals remain high despite the loss of Head Coach Scottie Littles.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota Orchestra violinist Max Tan is the founder and artistic director of Soundbox Ventures, producer of the Suncoast Composer Fellowship Program.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • May 13, 2025
Suncoast Composer Fellowship Program explores musical storytelling

The public event will feature seminars, masterclasses and concerts.

  • Arts + Culture
Angelica Collado, Fernanda Collado, Brigette Kubin and Patricia Collado showcase some of the knitted and crocheted pieces the three sisters hand crafted for Three Island Monkeys.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • July 17, 2025
Longboat boutique features crafts by sister trio

From sweaters to doll clothes, the Collado sisters are sharing their love of knitted works through Three Island Monkeys.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michael Deshield sings on the balcony.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 27, 2025
Balcony opera performances share the music form with the public

Apprentice artists have joined the lineup in the Sarasota Opera's weekly performance for the public, held each Saturday on the balcony.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Save Sarasota Historic Properties Inc. plans to restore the historic Colson Hotel into the Colson Collective business incubator.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 31, 2025
Colson Hotel to be restored as a business incubator

With a goal of providing business startup space across all demographics, the group preserving the Colson Hotel plans to renovate it as the Colson Collective.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sandra Tapfumaneyi speaks at the event.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 13, 2025
Sarasota County hosts community conversation on hurricane preparedness

The event welcomed local and federal officials to speak on ways to be prepared for the next hurricane season, starting June 1.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Themba Hillary and Themba Hillary II have volunteered at Mhlume Primary School in Eswatini, which borders South Africa, every summer since 2016. This year, they wanted to turn it up a notch.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • August 26, 2025
Father and son donate time and supplies to students in Africa

Lakewood Ranch's Themba Hillary uses the trip to Eswatini to teach his son the importance of giving back.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
  • August 4, 2025
Skip the Bridge and Take the Gulf Islands Ferry

Hop aboard the Gulf Islands Ferry and turn a regular day into a mini escape.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Spotlight Partners
Sponsored Content
A Renzo Piano Building Workshop conceptual rendering of the Sarasota Performing Arts Center as viewed from the 10th Street Canal.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 27, 2025
City of giving brings bold arts and cultural initiatives

New and underway projects in Sarasota require nearly $1 billion in philanthropy to bring to fruition. Organization leaders say there is enough to go around.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Interim Sarasota City Manager Dave Bullock looks on during his first City Commission meeting on July 7.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 20, 2025
Sarasota city manager search firms make their pitch

With executive search firms narrowed to three, Sarasota has received their proposals to supply candidates for city manager. A special commission meeting is proposed to discuss.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home at 671 Emerald Harbor Drive, built in 1964, sold for $1.15 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 30, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for July 14-18 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A home in John Ringling Estates on North Washington Drive tops the week's sales at $5.8 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Ariana Perez finished her freshman season with a 10-5 record in singles play out of the No. 1, No. 2 and No. 4 spots for the Mustangs girls tennis team.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • April 23, 2025
Lakewood Ranch freshman tennis player faces a fork in the road

Ariana Perez must decide if high school tennis is the best path for her future.

  • East County
  • Sports
The home at 4940 Peaceable Way was built in 2019 and has four bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 3,928 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 14, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for July 28-August 1 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A home in Harmony on Peaceable Way tops the week’s sales at $2.95 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Blues artist Dylan Triplett ventures into the crowd to perform at the Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 8, 2025
Readers sound off about Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival

The price, length of concert and name recognition were all concerns noted by the residents.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The final leg of the 44th Avenue East extension project will open to drivers on Aug. 9.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 6, 2025
44th Avenue East extension into Lakewood Ranch welcomes drivers Aug. 9

The project that took over $268 million and over 50 years to come to fruition is complete.

  • East County
  • News
Gerrit Paul Groen sang for Christ Church on Aug. 25.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 26, 2024
Christ Church of Longboat Key hosts world-renowned musicians

Gerrit Paul Groen sang a variety of worship songs at his parents' congregation to connect them to their faith.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota City Hall.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 1, 2025
Sarasota wins Smart City award

The city of Sarasota has been recognized for its smart city initiatives by Smart Cities Connect.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County commissioners unanimously approve the purchase of 9000 Town Center Parkway May 6.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 7, 2025
Manatee's proposed $23.5 million purchase raises transparency issues

While buying a Lakewood Ranch building appears to be positive for East County, residents had little chance to offer input.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Sandra Smith and Ziggy, the firm's official public relations specialist, get settled after Secur-All Insurance's relocation to 510 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • June 3, 2025
Secur-All Insurance returns to Longboat Key's Bay Isles area

Having served Longboat Key residents for 15 years, the insurance agency explains how close community ties have led to its longtime success on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
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