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By Marty Fugate |
March 17, 2025

The past is present in Asolo Rep's 'Dancing at Lughnasa'

For Joe Dowling, directing Brian Friel's play is like visiting an old friend — and making a new one.

Arts + Culture

By Copenhagen Imports |
November 25, 2024

Furnishing Hope: How Copenhagen Imports is Giving Back to the Homeless This Holiday Season

Copenhagen Imports, is continuing its commitment to support Sarasota's homeless community through its popular annual Stressless promotion.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Post office site pitched for downtown convention center

Developers seek to garner support from the DID board for a public-private partnership with the city of Sarasota for a hotel and event center.

Sarasota
News

By Adam Hughes |
December 5, 2024

Top residential real estate sales for Nov. 18-22 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Fiddlers Bayou home on Higel Avenue tops the week's sales at $6.45 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Observer Staff |
December 17, 2024

City of Sarasota announces holiday closures

Garbage/recycling and yard waste collection schedules will not be affected by the holidays.

Sarasota
News

By Matt Walsh |
February 27, 2025

How $115 billion is spent

We are fortunate our lawmakers are not like New York’s. Even so, we should know how lawmakers spend our money.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
November 23, 2024

Shore to leave St. Armands Circle; Tommy Bahama to lease its space

Shore owners say flooding issues are prompting the brand to leave Sarasota.

Sarasota
Business

By Carter Weinhofer |
February 8, 2025

What is the referendum on the March 2025 Longboat Key ballot?

The upcoming ballot includes a referendum that, if passed, would allow the town to pursue a low-interest loan for a necessary underwater pipeline replacement.

Longboat Key
News

By Vinnie Portell |
February 19, 2025

Lakewood Ranch resident starts veteran benefit golf classic

Phil Orapallo wants other veterans to avoid the struggles he faced after serving.

East County
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
January 8, 2025

Sarasota city logo will remain the same for now

Citing higher spending priorities, the Sarasota City Commission tabled further discussion of a complete rebrand.

Sarasota
News

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

By Observer Staff |
December 10, 2024

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Dec. 12-18

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Andrew Warfield |
December 30, 2024

Work on reimagined 17th Street Regional Park begins early 2025

The 18-month project first phase is expected to be complete in late 2026, including a youth and adult softball complex and multi-purpose athletic fields.

Sarasota
News

By Adam Hughes |
November 14, 2024

Top residential real estate sales for Oct. 28 to Nov. 1 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Nokomis

A Grove Heights home on Grove Street tops the week's sales at $1,915,000.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Adam Hughes |
January 14, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for Dec. 30-Jan. 3 in Lakewood Ranch

A Pomello home on 77th Avenue East tops the week's sales at $2.83 million.

East County
Real Estate

By Jay Heater |
March 6, 2025

Help wanted: It's LECOM Suncoast Classic Tournament time

The Korn Ferry event returns to Lakewood Ranch and needs another 200 volunteers.

East County
Opinion

By Carter Weinhofer |
February 11, 2025

Republican Club of Longboat Key ready to kick off 2025 year with first event

After a brief hiatus, the club is looking to return better than ever, starting with its first event on Feb. 18.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
November 14, 2024

Welcome back: Debby, Helene and Milton paid us a visit while you were away

The trio of tropical systems left their devastating mark, but there were many other stories in Sarasota during the past offseason.

Sarasota
News

By Matt Walsh |
February 26, 2025

Construction on the much-discussed left-turn lanes for the south Gulf of Mexico Drive is finally beginning (at the wrong time). But much to the chagrin of residents, the designs were a surprise — and not a pleasant one.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Lesley Dwyer |
February 18, 2025

Lakewood Ranch foundation to host murder mystery gala

The Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation is hosting Mystery Under the Stars on March 1 at The Ora in Sarasota.

East County
Neighbors

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