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Wilkinson Elementary operates at about 50% capacity, prompting school officials to consider closing it and sending students to three other under-capacity schools.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 13, 2025
Wilkinson Elementary closure part of broader plan, Sarasota superintendent says

By November, the Sarasota School Board could decide on closing the school and moving central office there.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Storm damage repairs at Hermitage Artist Retreat could be as long as a year away according to Sarasota County staff.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 10, 2025
Hermitage hurricane damage repairs still a year away

As negotiations to sell the Manasota Beach property continue on a parallel track, Sarasota county commissioners are told the complete Hermitage Artist Retreat campus restoration timeline is still unclear.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mike Wagner, Andy Demartini and Gretchen Demartini walked at the 5th annual NAMIWalks Sarasota and Manatee fundraiser on Oct. 4 at Payne Park in memory of Jennifer Demartini.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • October 7, 2025
Mental health spotlighted at Payne Park fundraiser walk

Sarasota and Manatee community members raised nearly $90,000 to support NAMI's mental health services.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Yovanina Wainio has been a member of LWR Art Club for seven years and appreciates getting critiques from her fellow artists.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • September 21, 2025
LWR Art Club brings experienced painters together

Their current show at ComCenter At Lakewood Ranch features art from four artists, including a member that died in April.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Former Longboat Key Garden Club president Susan Phillips and current president Melanie Dale thoughtfully map out a phased approach to rebuilding Bicentennial Park from hurricane damage.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • May 2, 2025
Longboat Key Garden Club digs into Bicentennial Park renovation

After working hard to raise funds through the Taste of the Keys, Arts in April and other efforts, the Longboat Key Garden Club is moving ahead with fixing up Bicentennial Garden.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Staff at the newly opened Spartina 449 on St. Armands Circle celebrate the opening of the clothing boutique this month. The brand blends flowery linens and leather goods.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • September 22, 2025
South Carolina-inspired boutique comes to St. Armands

Spartina 449 hopes to help the rebuilding process of St. Armands Circle with the opening of its newest clothing shop.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Residents gather sandbags on Longboat Key before Hurricane Ian.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • August 21, 2025
Next sandbag filling on Longboat Key is Sept. 4

The next opportunity to fill sandbags is scheduled for 8-11 a.m. Sept. 4 at the Broadway Beach Access, 100 Broadway St.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Planned ball fields at Manatee County park are beyond fiscal prudence
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • September 9, 2025
Planned ball fields at Manatee County park are beyond fiscal prudence

It's time to take a closer look before any further action is taken, a Country Club East resident writes.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Brady Cleveland of Out-of-Door Academy football poses for a photo. The wide receiver/defensive back is averaging 24.2 yards per catch through four games this season.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • September 16, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Brady Cleveland

Brady Cleveland has dictated The Out-of-Door Academy football's passing game as a sophomore

  • East County
  • Sports
Rigoberto Torres holds the bust of Bélen Lopez. There is still more work to be done, including opening the eyes on the sculpture and painting the surface.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 21, 2025
See how a renowned sculptor creates plaster casts of community members

Sculptor Rigoberto Torres is bringing his community lifecasting to The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art for its upcoming exhibition "Nuestro Vaivén (Our Sway)."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Deena King says the Lakewood Ranch market is full of buyers who don't care if their art matches the sofa and the drapes.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 9, 2025
Fine arts gallery tests the waters in Lakewood Ranch area

Expressionist painter Deena King brings her brand of art to the border of Waterside.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Music Festival 2023 fellows Ellen Hayashi, Ray Wyant, Melanie Chen and Daniel Itzkowitz relax with their instruments.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • September 3, 2025
Music director's exit ushers in period of change at the Sarasota Music Festival

The 2026 festival will be scaled back to two weeks and curated by faculty members.

  • Arts + Culture
A panther kitten peeks out from its den.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 15, 2025
Manatee County wildlife corridor faces funding challenges

Over 18 million acres are listed to eventually be part of the state's wildlife corridor.

  • East County
  • News
The Sisterhood Project USA board members include Kristen Heide, Melissa Mangiapanella, Josh Boorum and Kara Micucci.
  • By Janet Combs |
  • October 12, 2025
The Sisterhood Project USA hosts inaugural Pearls & Prosecco Gala

The event benefits the organization, which works to empower children and teens affected by domestic violence.

  • Black Tie
Bob Waechter donated 2.2 acres to The Pines Foundation, sale proceeds from which will benefit the Sarasota organization.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2025
Land donation benefits Pines of Sarasota

Proceeds of the 2.2-acre parcel's sale will benefit organization.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commissioner Jason Bearden says the process of getting the roundabout approved was deceptive.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 25, 2025
Commissioners spar over University Parkway roundabout

One Country Club resident says she will begin legal action because she feels the citizens' rights were violated.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota junior quarterback Hudson West eyes the field before attempting a pass against Braden River.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • September 4, 2025
'I'm the same Hudson': Sarasota High QB stays true to himself

After busy summer, the journey rolls on for Sailor sophomore talent.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Edgar Villegas and his wife Norma Perez
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 2, 2025
Sarasota block party combines Day of the Dead and Halloween

Clasico hosted a downtown the Day of the Dead and Halloween Block Party.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The home at 3935 Shell Road was built in 2006 and has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,532 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 27, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for Nov. 10-14 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Siesta Key home on Shell Road tops the week's sales at $6.6 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Dru Hershberger poses for a photo on Oct. 28 at Selby Aquatic Center before a practice with Sarasota Sharks. The freshman won gold for Sarasota Christian in the 500-meter freestyle at the FHSAA Class 1A District 8 championship.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • October 28, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Dru Hershberger

The freshman for Sarasota Christian girls' swimming & diving brought home gold on Oct. 25 at the FHSAA Class 1A District 8 championship.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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