"Htx Exchange Referral Code " bt288223'' Get 20% Off On Trading Fees & $5000 Bonus"

Sorted by: Category: Date:

Results for:

By Observer Staff |
September 24, 2024

Hundreds of vacation rentals still not registered with the city

Deadline to register vacation rentals with the city of Sarasota is Dec. 31. Some 600 unregistrated properties remain.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
May 12, 2025

What to keep in mind as hurricane season approaches

Longboat Key’s Fire Chief and Emergency Manager Chief Dezzi recently shared insights and best practices to help the community prepare for the season that starts June 1.

Longboat Key
News

By Dana Kampa |
January 23, 2025

Fire damages St. Armands boutique

No injuries were reported in the two-alarm blaze.

Sarasota
News

By Dana Kampa |
February 17, 2025

Longboat Harbour names woman of the year

Mary Bock, a resident of Longboat Harbour Condominiums, received recognition for her work to revitalize facilities and other community contributions.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
March 18, 2025

Shamrock Pub celebrates St. Patrick’s Day

The pub hosted a four-day party in honor of the holiday, featuring live music and dancers.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
June 12, 2025

Study committee leans toward no reuse for Van Wezel

Repurposing of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall appearing less of an option as the Purple Ribbon Committee works through a preliminary draft of its report to the City Commission.

Sarasota
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
May 28, 2025

Sarasota Music Festival holds a mirror to history

Festival Director Jeffrey Kahane uses music to explore the past, including that of his own family.

Arts + Culture

By Carter Weinhofer |
March 29, 2025

Speakers recount lessons learned, prep methods at disaster prep seminar

Longboat Key's 2025 Disaster Preparedness Seminar included insights into the town's lessons learned as well as advice from local meteorologists and emergency coordinators.

Longboat Key
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
May 15, 2025

Benny Sato Ambush steps down as artistic director of Venice Theatre

Ambush helped the community theater rebound from COVID and Hurricane Ian.

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff |
June 4, 2025

Teens terrorize motorists by tossing tennis balls, other objects at their cars

Young males reported throwing objects from their car at passing vehicles were identified by the license plate. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.