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By Observer Staff |
November 18, 2025

Artist retreat receives more than $300,000 in grants

The grants will help fund Hermitage Artist Retreat's operations, storm recovery and programming.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
December 4, 2025

Mothers Helping Mothers strengthens its toy drive effort

The Sarasota organization has taken on an additional 50 families this year, which brings its total to 350.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Jack Nelson |
November 26, 2025

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Brenda Bresciani

The 6-foot senior forward has posted some staggering numbers for Sarasota Christian girls basketball.

Sarasota
Sports

By Janet Combs |
November 13, 2025

Sarasota Art Museum lends guests some fresh perspective

For its first Fresh Perspective Lunch of the season, SAM welcomed speaker Gloria Sutton.

Black Tie

By S.T. Cardinal |
December 10, 2025

Cannons Marina boats burglarized of more than $40,000 of equipment

The boat dealership, rental company and service center had GPS devices stolen from five boats overnight.

Longboat Key
News

By Adam Hughes |
December 2, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for Nov. 17-21 in Lakewood Ranch

A home in Wild Blue at Waterside on Blue Shell Loop topped the week’s sales at $3.1 million.

East County
Real Estate

By Adam Hughes |
November 25, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for Nov. 10-14 in Lakewood Ranch

A home in Lake Club on Baycross Drive tops the week’s sales at $3.55 million.

East County
Real Estate

By Andrew Warfield |
December 3, 2025

'Grandiose' Bobby Jones clubhouse design lands short of the green

More than a year after approving a two-story clubhouse at Bobby Jones Clubhouse, the Sarasota City Commission opts for a scaled-down version.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
November 24, 2025

A Season of Hope: How Copenhagen Imports Is Helping Sarasota’s Homeless Community

Now through January 20, 2026, customers who donate $50 or more to Resurrection House will receive an immediate rebate of up to $400 on each Stressless furniture piece purchased.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Longboat Kiwanis Club hosts breakfast fundraiser

Volunteers with the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key dished up breakfast for their annual pancake fundraiser.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Sarasota Art Museum |
November 16, 2025

Now Open: Sarasota Art Museum showcases the work of internationally renowned artist Janet Echelman like never before

Janet Echelman held the top spot on Oprah Winfrey’s “List of 50 Things That Make You Say Wow!” Now, the acclaimed artist is featured in a solo show at Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College of Art and Design.

Arts + Entertainment
Spotlight Partners

Paradise defender parlays position change into a professional contract

The Sarasota Paradise team signs Roberto Burlew, a returning player from their semipro team.

East County
Sports

By Ian Swaby |
December 17, 2025

Sailor Circus Academy students prepare for 'Winter’s Dream' show

The holiday performance by the youth circus program features eight shows from Friday, Dec. 26 through Monday, Dec. 29.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
November 12, 2025

'You Raise Me Up' puts local arts education on stage

The finale of the 2025 Living Arts Festival in Sarasota highlighted arts education in the local area.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
December 16, 2025

Lutheran church brings more Christian education to Lakewood Ranch

Risen Savior Lutheran Church begins its expansion toward being a K-8 school in January.

East County
Schools

By Andrew Warfield |
November 26, 2025

Law limiting personal watercrafts on South Lido still a year away

Sarasota County decides to pursue a lighter touch to resolve excessive personal watercraft activity at Ted Sperling Park, but relief may still be a year away.