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Brian Walton during his first week of new executive director of Save Our Seabirds
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 29, 2023
New executive director has big plans for Save Our Seabirds' future

Brian Walton is using his previous nonprofit expertise to update systems at the City Island nonprofit and involve it in more community events.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 27, 2024
Timeline for utilities undergrounding project remains far from concrete

Phase 2 of Longboat Key’s underground utilities project is close to completion, but the rest of the project’s timeline is still to be determined.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chris Kopp is the town's new Support Services Director.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 16, 2024
Chris Kopp returns to Longboat Key as new support services director

Previously with code enforcement, Kopp returns to embrace his passions for public service and training.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The new pavilion will be built with steel and cement. It will also feature a more open layout.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 24, 2024
Reserves will pay for pavilion in Greenbrook Adventure Park

The cost to replace the pavilion, which burned in 2023 due to fireworks, is estimated at $500,000.

  • East County
  • News
Orchard, a baby ring-tailed lemur, stays with her mom, Dalia. Although she's becoming more independent, Orchard spends more of her time with her dad, Goose.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 31, 2024
Lemur Conservation Foundation welcomes four baby lemurs

The four baby lemurs and their families are adjusting to new dynamics as the babies grow not only in size but also in their personalities.

  • East County
  • News
Mote SEA lures guests to its new location for Oceanic Evening
  • By Janet Combs |
  • October 26, 2025
Mote SEA lures guests to its new location for Oceanic Evening

The annual event served as the new aquarium's grand opening gala as well, giving many patrons their first look at the new center.

  • Black Tie
Syndicated radio host Matt Bruce spoke to the audience at the 9/11 Remembrance ceremony held Sept. 11, 2023, at Sarasota National Cemetery. He told an incredible story of survival at the World Trade Center on 9/11, but how much of it is true?
  • By James Peter |
  • September 23, 2023
Radio host told Sarasota he's a 9/11 hero. Was he really there?

The Observer found inconsistencies throughout radio personality "the Captain" Matt Bruce's story of 9/11 heroism, military service and record as a firefighter.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A rendering of the completed first phase of The Bay. The circular sunset pier at the top has been redesigned as a crescent for ecological purposes. (Courtesy Bay Park Conservancy)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 19, 2022
Board recommends $48M bond for second phase of The Bay project

With The Bay grand opening set for Oct. 14-23, the Bay Park Improvement Board recommends approval of TIF financing for phase two of the $150 million, 53-acre project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • April 11, 2013
Embracing Our Differences sends diversity message loud and clear

Embracing Our Differences sends diversity message loud and clear

  • Arts + Culture
Paul Hoback is the next president and CEO of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, succeeding Rick Piccolo after 30 years.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 7, 2025
New CEO brings airport rebirth expertise to SRQ

Paul Hoback helped remake Pittsburgh International Airport into "the best origin and destination airport we can be." Now he aims to carry on a similar legacy built by Rick Piccolo at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 4, 2017
Events not to miss in 2017

Say farewell to 2016 with our most anticipated events of the new year.

  • Arts + Culture
Manatee County's Library Advisory Board will reconvene by April.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 21, 2025
Manatee library advisory board set to reconvene

The board hasn't met in over a year but will hold its first meeting by April.

  • East County
  • News
The new Welcome Center at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens was designed by OLIN.
  • 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
Gabriell Salgado, Zuleyma Guevara and Jenyvette Vega star in Asolo Rep's "Anna in the Tropics," which runs through March 13 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 6, 2025
Dreams go up in smoke in Asolo Rep's 'Anna in the Tropics'

Life imitates art in Nilo Cruz’ elegiac play set in 1920s-era Ybor City.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Beach Road, beside Siesta Key Beach, is flooded.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 27, 2024
Siesta Key businesses begin recovery after devastating Helene storm surge

Significant flooding left many Siesta Key businesses with work and renovations ahead of them.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The cast previously toured with Chicago-based theater company The Hypocrites. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 22, 2018
Florida Studio Theatre cabaret show modernizes the pioneers of pop's songs

Florida Studio Theatre's "Gilbert and Sullivan Unplugged" explores the modern undertones of traditional operetta favorites.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 24, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, July 25

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment calendar events taking place this week in Sarasota and Venice.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 6, 2016
Sand trucks send shockwaves off island

While Longboat Key town commissioners and staff cite few local complaints regarding the mid-Key truck haul, the sand caravan is rankling some residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kayla Morris uses her iPhone and laptop during class at Nolan Middle.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 22, 2015
Manatee County schools receive techy upgrade

Manatee County School District uses grant to upgrade technology available to middle school students.

  • East County
  • News
"The Rocky Horror Picture Show" will be at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Sept. 30.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 26, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Sept. 28 to Oct. 4

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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