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The next SRQ Women's Expo will be held at The Grove July 26-27.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 6, 2025
SRQ Women's Expo headed to The Grove

The last expo attracted more than 500 attendees.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Printmaker Zerbe Sodervick contemplates which pieces to include in her first showcase at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • May 14, 2025
Inventive print artist debuts at All Angels for spring

Artist Zerbe Sodervick captures fleeting impressions on paper with her unique style of printmaking, featuring botanical clippings and lost items.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Maximus Bedell, Elena Skretas, Drew Townson and Chase Devore are four of the eight house band members from School of Rock to go on tour and play the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in July.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • June 18, 2025
Local School of Rock musicians to perform at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame venue

The School of Rock House Band in Lakewood Ranch is going on a six-city tour with the last stop at a historic music venue.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Crossing team of Michael Barron, James Brearley, Travis Taaffe and Brandon Taaffe won its division during the competition from Bimini in The Bahamas to Lake Worth Beach.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 3, 2025
Sarasota brothers paddleboard from Bimini to Florida for cystic fibrosis

Two brothers and two friends take on and wi, an 80-mile Atlantic paddleboard challenge in an effort to provide support for individuals and families battling cystic fibrosis.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The show will go on
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • June 25, 2025
The show will go on

Marina Jack, operated by Suntex Marinas, and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens step up as this year’s sponsors of the city of Sarasota’s Fourth of July fireworks display.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Though flood-ruined debris has been cleared from houses in the Spanish Main area, much remains to be done in the hard-hit neighborhood.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 23, 2025
Spanish Main Yacht Club heads in new direction with new board

At the association’s April 10 meeting, a new board was appointed as the community still looks toward recovery and faces a $13 million lien.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Riverview girls tennis No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles player Julia Piotrowska plays with unreserved passion on the court.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • April 16, 2025
Riverview girls tennis star leaves it all on the court

Julia Piotrowska, a senior at Riverview High, brought fiery play with her from Poland.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota Orchestra's Pops concert, "Country Hits: Songs From Nashville," will conclude with fireworks at Ed Smith Stadium on Friday, May 2.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 29, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for May 1-7

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Sandra Smith and Ziggy, the firm's official public relations specialist, get settled after Secur-All Insurance's relocation to 510 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • June 3, 2025
Secur-All Insurance returns to Longboat Key's Bay Isles area

Having served Longboat Key residents for 15 years, the insurance agency explains how close community ties have led to its longtime success on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Jerry Bickel, founder and executive director of Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre, says his main goal at his shows is to inspire children to immerse themselves in stories and to read books.
  • 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
South Osprey Avenue is closed between Ringling Boulevard and Main Street
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 21, 2025
Utility work prompts closure of one Osprey Avenue block in downtown Sarasota

Connections are being made to Caragiulos Italian American restaurant's under-construction location just to the east.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota, Manatee sandbag centers open in anticipation of heavy rains
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 1, 2025
Sarasota, Manatee sandbag centers open in anticipation of heavy rains

With a potential round of heavy rain possible this week, Sarasota County will open its sandbag-distribution sites from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 2.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alex Hatcher and Will Westray star in "A Year with Frog and Toad," which Scott Keys is directing for Asolo Repertory Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 9, 2025
Asolo Rep's 'A Year With Frog and Toad' explores the seasons of friendship

Scott Keys is directing the Asolo Repertory Theatre production of Robert and Willie Reale's heartwarming, hilarious musical following the yearlong adventures of Frog and Toad.

  • Arts + Culture
The town's wastewater system relies on lift stations and the control panels attached to each one.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 29, 2025
Town aims to upgrade resiliency of lift stations on island

The lift stations, which control water and wastewater flow on the island, needed to be replaced after the latest hurricanes, costing the town about $800,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County names new human resources chief
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 19, 2025
Sarasota County names new human resources chief

Mike McNichols will join the county in advance of the April retirement of Chris Louria.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota city and county governments want to ban beaching and mooring of motorized watercraft within 300 feet of South Lido Beach.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 11, 2025
Sarasota explores watercraft restrictions for South Lido Beach

With growth in non-licensed commercial activity crowding public beaches, Sarasota city and county look to ban beaching and mooring boats near Ted Sperling Park and other city parks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Zaylie Ellis of Sailor Circus, walks the tightrope.
  • By Carlin Gillen |
  • July 17, 2025
Unusual educational opportunities abound in Sarasota

From circus skills to hands-on marine biology experience, here are some of the unusual experiences that can enhance education in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Ora Mendels (1936-2025)
  • In Memoriam |
  • June 24, 2025
Ora Mendels

Ora Mendels passed away at the age of 88 in her home on Longboat Key, FL, on June 23rd, with her family around her.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Daniel Bryan-Beachler and Bryan Thomas both grew up in Indiana and have each taught for 38 years. Bryan-Beachler has been a teacher at Lakewood Ranch High School since 2001 and Thomas has been a teacher there since the school opened in 1998.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • May 30, 2025
Two Lakewood Ranch High teachers retire after 38-year careers

Bryan Thomas has taught at LWRHS since its opening while Daniel Bryan-Beachler has taught at the school since 2001.

  • East County
  • Schools
Emma Thrift, a former indoor and beach volleyball player at Riverview, is the new head indoor volleyball coach at Sarasota.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • June 12, 2025
New Sarasota High volleyball coach wants to change Sailors direction

Former Riverview volleyball player Emma Thrift has joined longtime rival Sarasota High School.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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