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Junie and skilled companion dog Merlot by artist Hunter X. Huang
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 20, 2025
Art students spotlight service, guide dogs' relationships with handlers

Featuring graduates and service and guide dogs of Dogs Inc., the showcase by Ringling College of Art and Design students will be hosted at Discovery Day on the Dogs Inc. campus.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Artist Michael George chats with visitors at the St. Armands Circle Art Festival.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • January 27, 2025
St. Armands Circle Art Festival returns in full force

According to organizers, the long-running St. Armands Circle Art Festival is back in full swing since the hurricanes hit Longboat Key at the end of last year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Convenience store scuffle involves assault by fruit
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2025
Convenience store scuffle involves assault by fruit

A dispute between a clerk and two customers involves unconventional weapons, including bananas. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Implementation of moratoriums are crucial to District 5
  • By Robert McCann |
  • February 11, 2025
Implementation of moratoriums are crucial to District 5

Manatee County Commissioner Robert McCann explains his views on moratoriums.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The Ness House, on Sanderling Road on Siesta Key, is considered a landmark example of the design style referred to as the Sarasota School.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 10, 2025
Landmark Siesta Key property on the market for $5.3 million

The Ness House on Sanderling Road was designed and updated by renowned architect Seibert.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Cardinal Mooney High volleyball senior Riley Greene.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 13, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Riley Greene

The Cardinal Mooney High volleyball senior is committed to Long Island University.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Senior catcher Ella Trandem smiles as she helps her teammates practice their hitting with some soft toss.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • March 26, 2025
Winning is no sweat for Riverview softball

An undefeated start has been secondary for a Rams team focused on fun.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney junior defensive lineman Konnor Whitesell leads his team prior to Cardinal Mooney's regional final bout with Bishop Verot.
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • December 5, 2024
Cardinal Mooney, Booker High crowned regional champions

The Cougars and Tornadoes reached the final four of their respective football state championship tournaments.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Conductor Lynn Cleary leads the Manatee Community Concert Band at Waterside Place on Aug. 27.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 12, 2024
Manatee Community Concert Band kicks off a new season

The Manatee Community Concert Band is open to all ages and skill levels, but members must read sheet music.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A Country Club East home 7216 Prestbury Circle sold for $1.4 million. Built in 2016, it has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 2,803 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 10, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for May 26-30 in Lakewood Ranch

A home in Lake Club on Bounty Lane topped the week’s sales at $2,375,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Tracy Eisnaugle, professional women in building chair, Jessica Seper deputy executive officer and membership and councils director and Megan Schroeder, young professional committee co-chair were behind the Stuff the Backpack event.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • June 29, 2025
School supplies donated to kids in Manatee and Sarasota counties

The Suncoast Builders Association made the donations of stuffed backpacks through the Boys & Girls Clubs.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Manatee County Commission District 3: Tal Siddique
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 25, 2024
Manatee County Commission District 3: Tal Siddique

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
Country Club's Nancy Opresnick says she loves creating a work of art out of a lump of clay.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 5, 2025
Lakewood Ranch potter throws herself into her work

Nancy Opresnick puts her talent on display at the annual Spring Art Show and Sale.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Casey Key suffered extensive damage from the 2024 hurricane season.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • March 28, 2025
After a battering from Helene and Milton, Casey Key roars back to life

The past hurricane season hit Casey Key hard. Yet a sign things are getting better lies in the renewal of a popular beach pastime: parking hassles. "The biggest complaint I've seen from people," says one business owner, "is (lack of) beach parking."

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Jennifer Remi and Elliott Remi, 11, enjoyed their time inside the pig pen.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 19, 2024
Community finds the fall spirit at Fruitville Pumpkin Festival

The Pumpkin Festival at Fruitville Grove ushered in the Halloween season with pumpkins, circus performances, a new haunted manor and other activities.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
White Sands Cabanas after Hurricane Helene
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 21, 2024
Architecture Sarasota leads effort to repair historic buildings in wake of hurricanes

Its disaster recovery program "Restoring a Sense of Place" is helping buildings navigate challenges that include buildings code requirements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Celery Fields is for both people and the environment
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • January 20, 2025
Celery Fields is for both people and the environment

A housing development on adjacent property would directly impact many programs and activities, a reader says.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Unit 17PHC condominium at 50 Central Ave. was built in 2005 and has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 4,174 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 3, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for June 16-20 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A condominium in Plaza at Five Point Residences on Central Avenue tops the week's sales at $4.5 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The Manatee County Commission will make its final decision May 6.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 22, 2025
Traffic calming requests streamlined by Manatee County

The Traffic Management Division receives about 800 service requests a year, many of which are seeking solutions for neighborhood roads.

  • East County
  • News
Anna Maria Oyster Bar has been shucking out oysters in the area for over 25 years — and doing it right.
  • By Emma Burke |
  • March 22, 2025
Shuck yeah! These are the best oysters around Sarasota

Local eateries take this island staple to the next level with innovative sauces and toppings.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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