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By Jim DeLa |
January 21, 2025

Sarasota Winn-Dixie to close, reemerge as Aldi

The conversion could take several months, the company said.

Sarasota
Business

By Observer Staff |
November 6, 2024

GOP dominates Election Day in Sarasota

A near-record 84% of registered voters in Sarasota County cast ballots Tuesday, preliminary data shows.

Sarasota
News

By Marty Fugate |
March 15, 2025

Urbanite's 'No One is Forgotten' shines light on plight of hostages

Winter Miller’s play “No One is Forgotten" strips its story to the existential bone. While it's a work of fiction, the play is based on the stark reality of the hostage experience.

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff |
October 22, 2024

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Oct. 24-30

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
February 3, 2025

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe goes all in on August Wilson

WBTT presents Wilson's autobiographical play, "How I Learned What I Learned," in honor of Black History Month.

Arts + Culture

By Carter Weinhofer |
January 13, 2025

An old clown and his clever dog steal the show on St. Armands Circle

The afternoon of Dec. 14 was busy on the circle, but a random street performer with a Ringling Bros. history stood out the most.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
February 22, 2025

Manatee County chips away at comprehensive plan rewrite

Residents will get another chance to weigh in on the process this summer.

East County
News

By Janet Combs |
February 12, 2025

February is the sweetest month — for nonprofits as well as candyholics

The social season is in full swing this month with a plethora of happenings and tidbits from those who attend them.

Black Tie

By Andrew Warfield |
November 20, 2024

Piccolo to retire as SRQ CEO next year

After 30 years leading Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, a search firm has been contracted to recruit President and CEO Rick Piccolo's replacement.

Sarasota
Business

By Dana Kampa |
March 2, 2025

Longboat Key named best island to visit in the South

Travel + Leisure labeled Longboat Key "one of the region's best-kept secrets," citing its plethora of activities available to visitors "even in the depths of winter."

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
October 16, 2024

Hurricane debris removal will take months

Sarasota city officials ask for patience as debris collection assets are stretched thin amid historic storm damage across multiple states.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
March 11, 2025

Longboat Key updates resiliency plan after back-to-back hurricanes

The 2025 revision includes updated information about the town's progress toward resiliency goals and how the hurricanes changed some aspects of the plan.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
December 3, 2024

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Dec. 5-11

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Matt Walsh |
March 19, 2025

Serious questions for Fauci

Dr. Anthony Fauci was extraordinarily deceitful and dishonest throughout the pandemic. During his Ringling Town Hall Q&A, he should be asked for the truth.