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By Andrew Warfield |
November 22, 2024

Selby Gardens embarks on Master Plan Phase 2

The capital campaign for building the second phase of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens has reached 66% of its $60.9 million goal.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
January 7, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Jan. 9-15

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Observer Staff |
December 17, 2024

Sarasota ranks second in US in GoFundMe giving

More than 500 active fundraising campaigns are active in this area.

Sarasota
News

By JL Bainbridge Family Wealth Advisors |
October 24, 2024

Medicare: Demystifying the Eligibility and Enrollment Process

To learn more about Medicare and how to incorporate it into your financial strategy, JL Bainbridge offers free seminars at their downtown Sarasota office.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Couple reports mysterious keys in their condo unit

When they returned home days prior, they found a keychain and fob in their unit that remains unidentified. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Carter Weinhofer |
March 18, 2025

Longboat Key Fire Rescue repurposes flooded homes for training

The department practiced forcible entry tactics at homes on the island that were slated for demolition due to flooding sustained during hurricanes.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
February 26, 2025

Noise complaint escalates into trespassing, resisting arrest

A late-night call to Indian Beach Park finds suspects playing loud music in a car and drinking from open containers. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Vinnie Portell |
April 1, 2025

Lakewood Ranch girls lacrosse players have a secret weapon

The Mustangs are hunting for their first regional playoff appearance.

East County
Sports

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
January 8, 2025

Van Wezel reopens after hard work by employees and contractors

After being postponed for more than two months, Sarasota's "Purple Palace" kicks off a sparkling season.

Arts + Culture

By Dana Kampa |
March 10, 2025

St. Armands residents utilize post-storm enlightenment

Community members consider infrastructure resilience, particularly with storm drains, at their annual dinner get-together.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
April 2, 2025

Canal maintenance tax methodology refined toward more equity

Longboat Key town staff and consultants presented a new method, which gained more appeal from commissioners than previous iterations.

Longboat Key
News

By Madison Bierl |
April 2, 2025

New Braden River Middle teacher takes concert band to superior ratings

Ethan Hacker has his band finely tuned only a year after he took over the program.

East County
Schools

By Elizabeth King |
January 22, 2025

Seafood restaurant opens Monday in Sarasota's Rosemary District

Lefty's Oyster & Seafood Bar will welcome diners to its Lemon Avenue location on Monday, Jan. 27.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Ian Swaby |
February 18, 2025

Sarasota Ski-A-Rees host first show since hurricanes

Although waters were rough, the waterskiing nonprofit still braved the conditions to offer its first performance since hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Vinnie Portell |
February 8, 2025

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse opens at UTC

The new Fleming's is the second in the Sarasota area.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Ian Swaby |
March 2, 2025

Community serves up support for Southside Elementary School at Cooking for the Arts

Held by Southside School Foundation for the Arts, the event raised over $100,000.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
March 18, 2025

6 Manatee County commissioners face lawsuit

The lawsuit claims Bradenton Times Publisher Joe McClash used his outlet to influence election in his favor.

East County
News

By Madison Bierl |
April 2, 2025

Braden River High TSA president leads team to a state championship

Sheena Kurakula now finishes her TSA career with a trip to the nationals with her teammates.

East County
Schools

By Observer Staff |
August 29, 2024

Bradenton man arrested for February fatal hit-and-run

Devan Shaun Carroll was apprehended by Manatee County deputies and charged with the killng of an 81-year-old woman in downtown Sarasota.

Sarasota
News

By Elizabeth King |
January 24, 2025

Two new luxury developments take root on Lido Key

Two over-the-top projects — one a circus-fancy hotel, another a condo complex with uber-luxury hotel-like amenities and service — are primed to give Benjamin Franklin Drive on Lido Key a new look.

Sarasota
News

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