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City of Sarasota Public Works personnel work on removing sidewalk murals in Burns Court.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 3, 2025
Sarasota completes removal of sidewalk and crosswalk art

Interim City Manager Dave Bullock told the Sarasota City Commission non-compliance with a state order to remove all right of way art would risk $67 million in state funding.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Residents wear red shirts to a Town Hall meeting July 24 to show their opposition to a roundabout on University Parkway at Legacy Boulevard and Deer Drive.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 2, 2025
Manatee County consent agendas cause controversy

Some say the tool meant to streamline commission meetings is used to hide information.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Varone Orthodontics |
  • June 26, 2025
Confident Smiles Start With Clear Options

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  • Health
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Jeffrey Kahane spent 20 seasons as music director of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra before being appointed music director of the Sarasota Music Festival in August 2016.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • August 25, 2025
Sarasota Music Festival music director steps down

The 2026 festival will be scaled back to two weeks as the Sarasota Orchestra looks for Jeffrey Kahane's successor.

  • Arts + Culture
The Columbia Restaurant’s fourth-generation owner Casey Gonzmart Sr., believes that passion and fun are essential in running a restaurant empire.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • September 14, 2025
Family legacy at Columbia Restaurant carries to next generation

Casey Gonzmart Sr. is passing the torch to family members as he steps down as chairman of the board of the 1905 Family of Restaurants.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
The final leg of the 44th Avenue East extension project will open to drivers on Aug. 9.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 6, 2025
44th Avenue East extension into Lakewood Ranch welcomes drivers Aug. 9

The project that took over $268 million and over 50 years to come to fruition is complete.

  • East County
  • News
Marayah Stuart helped Booker girls basketball win a regional championship with 31 points and 13 steals across two wins last week.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • February 27, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Marayah Stuart

Booker guard scored 31 points with 13 steals across two regional playoff wins.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Class participants work hard to get 120 compressions per minute on the CPR mannequins.
  • By Carlin Gillen |
  • July 21, 2025
Life-saving CPR classes aim to teach, inspire people to take action

Longboat Key Fire-Rescue regularly trains residents in a simpler method designed to overcome fear.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Curtis Marxen drives a disc down Hole 3 at Bob Gardner Community Park July 21.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 30, 2025
Lakewood Ranch nonprofit promotes disc golf

The East Manatee Disc Golf Club plays Monday nights at Bob Gardner Community Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
At the latest project site on St. Armands Circle, Telfair Building Co. is bringing new life to an older building. Brothers CJ and Brendan Telfair run the company, tackling high-end commercial and residential projects. Their brother, Alexander Telfair, also started his own business, Telfair Chiropractic.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • July 23, 2025
Three brothers embrace entreprenuership

Inspired by their grandfather and father, these businessmen have started their own companies in chiropractics and construction.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The first property in Cherokee Park on South Drive was built in 1936 and has three bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths and 4,696 square feet of living area. The second property was built in 1936 and has one bedroom, one bath and 264 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 29, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for May 12-16 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A two-property sale in Cherokee Park on South Drive tops the week's sales at $3.3 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
As a member of the Savannah Bananas, Correlle Prime's career takes him on the road, but his heart always is with his family in Manatee County.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • June 24, 2025
Savannah Banana's greatest connection is with his Manatee County family

Ballplayer Correlle Prime maintains a balanced diet: Bananas on the road and his family at home.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Woody Wolverton was an avid pilot even late into his life, piloting aircrafts high above Longboat Key into his 80s.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • August 22, 2025
Generosity, charisma and stories were trademarks of Wolverton

Two-time college football national champion, Pearl Harbor survivor and monumental Kiwanis benefactor Woody Wolverton died Monday. His legacy is that of generosity and community involvement.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The home at 1580 Harbor Cay Lane has five bedrooms, four-and-two-half baths, a pool and 6,349 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 4, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for May 19-23 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A home in Bay Isles on Harbor Cay Lane tops the week’s sales at $9.5 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Lakewood Ranch resident Regina Morris has kept medals and running bibs from each of the marathons she's run in all 50 states.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • July 8, 2025
Lakewood Ranch resident shows resolve in 50-state marathon quest

Regina Morris hasn't let injury, travel or age stop her from reaching the finish line.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
  • May 26, 2025
Your Weekly Taste: Taco Fusion

SRQ’s Best Taco Truck can be found in two local spots — downtown Sarasota on Main Street and Proctor Road.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Spotlight Partners
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Lily Kren and Gil Brady star in "Don't Dress for Dinner," which runs through Sept. 7 at Florida Studio Theatre.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Aug. 21-27

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Lakewood Ranch is regularly ranked the top-selling, multigenerational, master-planned community in the United States.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 28, 2025
Lakewood Ranch maintains No. 1 standing among master-planned communities

Multigenerational buyers scooped up 1,185 news homes in the first half of 2025 in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Kratom products are displayed in a case at Wild Smoke Shop off of State Road 64. Kratom can be bought in a variety of forms from powders to drinks.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 16, 2025
Manatee County debates banning kratom and other designer drugs

Commissioners are undecided, but the sheriff and state attorney are in support of regulations.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Catherine Avery, Founder |
  • May 29, 2025
From Wall Street to Longboat Key: How CAIM Built a Top-Tier Investment Firm with a Personal Touch

Catherine Avery, owner of Catherine Avery Investment Management (CAIM), began her investment journey as an 18 year old New York University finance student while working at Oppenheimer Funds.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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