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By Observer Staff |
March 20, 2025

2025 sports summer camps in Sarasota, Manatee

Check out the sports camps available in Sarasota and Manatee counties this summer.

Summer Fun Guide

By Lesley Dwyer |
May 8, 2025

Electric bikes speed toward regulations in Manatee County

Commissioner Bob McCann is pushing for an ordinance that will establish rules to ensure safety.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
January 28, 2025

Men behaving badly on Main Street

Officers investigate assaults on a bathroom, tables at a women's march and a restaurant's planters occur over a four-day period. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Carter Weinhofer |
April 19, 2025

Town, FDOT plan public meeting for Broadway Roundabout

The open-house style meeting will be held on May 1 for residents to talk with Longboat Key and FDOT officials about the Broadway Roundabout Project.

Longboat Key
News

By Lori Sax |
January 30, 2025

Masterworks Dinner sets the table for weekend's Sarasota Orchestra performances

Sarasota Orchestra Music Director Designate Giancarlo Guerrero shared his passion for the program ahead with attendees.

Black Tie

By Observer Staff |
March 10, 2025

Architecture Sarasota honors design firm for revitalizing Selby Gardens

The Philadelphia design firm OLIN is the 2025 winner of the Philip Hanson Hiss Award.

Arts + Culture

By Lesley Dwyer |
April 27, 2025

Lakewood Ranch accountant's creativity adds up to fiction

W. Kenneth Tyler Jr. is an accountant by day and author by night.

East County
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
March 31, 2025

Clarinet, piano duo delight audience at penultimate concert

Chamber musicians celebrate Ukrainian and Brazilian cultures at The Education Center.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Vinnie Portell |
April 16, 2025

Riverview girls tennis star leaves it all on the court

Julia Piotrowska, a senior at Riverview High, brought fiery play with her from Poland.

Sarasota
Sports

By Su Byron |
March 27, 2025

These Key artists take inspiration from their surroundings

Local creators share how their home bases on Sarasota's barrier islands give them an artistic boost.

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff |
April 3, 2025

Selby Gardens passes three-quarter mark in Phase 2 fundraising

Work is planned to begin in late 2025 for the second of three rounds of improvements.

Sarasota
News

By Jay Heater |
March 19, 2025

Just an observation: I love airplanes

Manatee County and the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport open their new Aircraft Observation Area.

East County
Opinion

By Richard Corcoran |
February 19, 2025

Rooted in History: Ringling Museum and New College

Shifting the Ringling Museum under New College is ‘not just logical; it ensures the museum’s legacy remains deeply intertwined with Sarasota’s cultural and educational future.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Ian Swaby |
March 5, 2025

Record collector turns passion into retail with Vinyl Vault

The vintage record store held its grand opening March 2, inviting The Garbage-Men band for a performance.

Sarasota
Business

By Vinnie Portell |
April 2, 2025

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Caroline Steinwachs

Steinwachs scored four goals to help Riverview snap a losing skid.

Sarasota
Sports

By Vinnie Portell |
March 12, 2025

Sarasota-area prep basketball teams look to the future

The Tornadoes and Sailors have what it takes to be back in the state tournament next year.

Sarasota
Sports

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
December 17, 2024

A downtown gallerist finds a home in Fruitville Road furniture store

Upscale home furnishings retailer Clive Daniel gives Angela Ligon a place to sell art.

Arts + Culture

By Dana Kampa |
April 30, 2025

Longboat actor reflects on films and future goals

Courtney Warner has acted in films ranging from romance to thriller, and now she looks forward to a new challenge.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Mark Gordon |
December 20, 2024

The Waffle Stop, Sarasota 'Elvis Ate Here' restaurant, to close by end of 2024

A Sarasota institution, The Waffle Stop, is closing after 74 years.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Reveal Vitality |
April 24, 2025

Cardiologist to Holistic Healer: Dr. Davis’s Mission to Empower Patients

Dr. Davis gave up a successful career in traditional cardiology to focus on practicing medicine that helps people live fuller, healthier lives, and he doesn’t look back.

Health

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