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By Vinnie Portell |
May 29, 2025

Few teams want to face Cardinal Mooney football

The Cougars struggled to find opponents for the 2025 season.

Sarasota
Sports

By Observer Staff |
May 12, 2025

Upscale Japanese restaurant and bar coming to University Town Center

Zoto is being developed by James Beard-nominated restaurateurs Jimmy and Johnny Tung.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Madison Bierl |
July 4, 2025

Nolan Middle student places third at international HOSA event

Peter Hotaling, 13, entered his speech in the Health Career Preparation category against students from around the world.

East County
Schools

By Vinnie Portell |
June 10, 2025

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Nicholas Brown

The Cardinal Mooney golfer has finished top 10 in three golf association tournaments.

Sarasota
Sports

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
March 22, 2025

Sarasota Film Festival poster sparks a Facebook firestorm

Humorous mentions of the 51st state and the Gulf of America fall flat with festival fans.

Arts + Culture

By Andrew Warfield |
May 18, 2025

Bird Key Yacht Club plan wins Planning Board endorsement

Bird Key Yacht Club plans to replace its existing clubhouse with a FEMA-compliant structure and make other improvements.

Sarasota
News

By Adrian Moore, Eliza Terziev |
May 21, 2025

How to boost affordability

There are some simple steps Sarasota city and county can take to relieve the lack of housing that is affordable — and it’s not requiring public subsidies.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Madison Bierl |
June 5, 2025

One voice as lifetime puppeteer performs at Lakewood Ranch Library

Jerry Bickel, founder and executive director of Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre, thrills local crowd.

East County
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
April 24, 2025

Sarasota County Beach cleanup days set for six sites in May

Three beaches in south Sarasota and three in north Sarasota form the basis for the fifth annual Beach Blast Trifecta.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Vinnie Portell |
April 18, 2025

Leaderboard tightens on cut day at LECOM Suncoast Classic

Jose Fernandez Valdes and Michael Johnson are tied for the lead at 12-under-par.

East County
Sports

By Matt Walsh |
June 18, 2025

Fascist kings behead you

Calling Trump a fascist, dictator king is the Democrats’ new mantra to get you to hate Trump even more. The gullible protesters have no clue what a real king does.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Vinnie Portell |
June 26, 2025

Fall prep sports storylines you won't want to miss

These teams and athletes are gunning for state titles in 2025.

Sarasota
Sports

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
March 31, 2025

Sarasota architect Frank Folsom Smith dies at age 93

The Virginia transplant designed Plymouth Harbor and helped shape downtown.

Arts + Culture

By Ian Swaby |
May 15, 2025

Sarasota students write letters about Florida for Virginia third grader

A letter from a Virginia third grader's class asked what life is like in Florida. Sarasota students provide answers.

Sarasota
Sports

By Ian Swaby |
May 12, 2025

Siesta Con brings together characters and community members

The event, now in its second year, featured costumes, celebrity guests, vehicles, vendors and other offerings.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
January 8, 2025

Extra staff help with Longboat permit surge

The state is supplying Longboat Key’s Planning, Zoning and Building Department with additional staff to help with an influx in storm-related permitting.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
July 16, 2025

City committee ties a bow on its two-year mission

Sarasota's Purple Ribbon Committee adjourns after 28 meetings in 24 months as it prepares to deliver its Van Wezel repurposing recommendations to the City Commission.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
May 19, 2025

Twisted Pit BBQ opens on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

The Twisted Pit is Zach Zeller and Chef Evan Percoco's third establishment to open on Main Street.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Lesley Dwyer |
December 18, 2024

Swim and pickleball center at Premier North nears groundbreaking

Manatee County expects the facility to break ground by February and to be finished by summer 2026.

East County
News

By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
June 2, 2025

Your Weekly Taste: Lucky 8

Fueled by Chef Mark’s passion for stacked sandwiches, soulful tunes and the charm of New Orleans’ Mom-and-Pop gems, Lucky 8 serves up a bold, modern twist on the classics.

Arts + Entertainment
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