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By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
August 19, 2025

Your Weekly Taste: Spice Station

Located at 1438 Boulevard Of The Arts, this downtown Thai and sushi spot is the perfect spot to kick off an evening on the town (or treat yourself to a tasty lunch!).

Arts + Entertainment
Spotlight Partners

Recovery costs leave city in a fund balance crunch

Entering budget season, the city of Sarasota is down to $19.2 million in its general fund balance while still facing $17.4 million more in 2024 storm recovery.

Sarasota
News

By Beth Luberecki |
October 28, 2025

Siesta Beach returns to the top of the rankings

We all know Siesta Beach is awesome. But here's what goes into those "best beach" rankings — and why they matter.

Siesta Key
News

By Jay Heater |
October 7, 2025

Mote SEA opens with a wave of excitement in Sarasota

A sneak preview for members precedes Mote Science Education Aquarium's Oct. 8 opening to the general public.

East County
News

By Dana Kampa |
September 9, 2025

Paradise Center makes final moving preparations

The community center expects to reopen at its new location with Longboat Island Chapel on Sept. 29.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
August 21, 2025

Soccer fans in paradise at Premier Sports Campus

The Sarasota Paradise soccer team hosted a party to celebrate Sarasota Paradise Day.

East County
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
October 1, 2025

Manasota BUDS creates lifelong friendships

The group supports individuals with Down syndrome and their families.

East County
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
September 22, 2025

Temple Emanu-El Religious School celebrates Rosh Hashanah

The school went outdoors, to Phillippi Estate Park, to celebrate the holiday, which celebrates the beginning of the Jewish New Year.

Sarasota
Neighbors

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 Mark Gordon |
October 30, 2025

Beloved Longboat restaurant continues legacy with new owners

The new owners of longtime local landmark Euphemia Haye aim to maintain the newfound momentum since taking over earlier this year. "There is a lot of love we are putting into this," says one co-owner.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Madison Bierl |
September 6, 2025

LWR Conversational Spanish breaks down language barriers

LWR Conversational Spanish is led by Lakewood Ranch's Montse Florensa, who has Spanish roots in Cuba, Puerto Rico and Spain.

East County
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
September 30, 2025

Urban Air Adventure Park opens in Lakewood Ranch

The 60,000-square-foot facility is the largest Urban Air in the country.

East County
Business

By Andrew Warfield |
August 13, 2025

Florida Studio Theatre scores a marquee victory

The Sarasota theater organization secured multiple Planning Board adjustments for its McGillicuddy Arts Plaza, including additional signage to enhance its theater district ambience.

Sarasota
News

By Dana Kampa |
September 14, 2025

Family legacy at Columbia Restaurant carries to next generation

Casey Gonzmart Sr. is passing the torch to family members as he steps down as chairman of the board of the 1905 Family of Restaurants.

Sarasota
Business

By Observer Staff |
July 22, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for July 24-30

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Ian Swaby |
September 17, 2025

The Farm at McIntosh Middle School fully opens

The 30,762-square-foot facility provides Sarasota students with a dedicated space for agricultural and horticultural projects.

Sarasota
Schools

By Dana Kampa |
August 6, 2025

Teen diver takes initiative cleaning up local waters

Inspired by her watery surroundings on Longboat Key, 15-year-old Coco Claypoole recently started her own scuba-certified youth cleanup crew in Florida.