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Retired Sarasota City Manager Marlon Brown has waved goodbye to municipal government, but not necessarily to local public policy influence.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 12, 2024
After stepping back, Marlon Brown is looking to keep stepping up

Like many others, Marlon Brown has already found his retirement home in Sarasota. The former city manager is now weighing how to influence public policy from the outside looking in.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Karen Holbrook will be succeeded by Brett Kemker, vice provost and regional vice chancellor for academic affairs and student success at USF Sarasota-Manatee, in an interim role.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 14, 2024
USF Sarasota-Manatee honors regional chancellor as she prepares to retire

The campus attributes accomplishments to Karen Holbrook including the opening of the Student Center and Atala Residence Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Man's immigration papers disappear while working out of town
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 1, 2025
Man's immigration papers disappear while working out of town

Thinking it was abandoned, a man's roommate sent his suitcase allegedly containing important documents to his mother in Texas. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The commercial space at 3170-3174 Gulf of Mexico Drive will soon include a Starbucks location.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 6, 2025
Starbucks location to open on Longboat Key this summer

The shop, located at 3174 Gulf of Mexico Drive, will emphasize the brand’s "community coffee house" feel with a modern look tailored to Longboat Key.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
MLS Commissioner Don Garber (right) speaks at the Bird Key Yacht Club with Gene Goldberg (left). Garber owns a property on Lido Key and has been coming to the area for decades.
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • January 7, 2025
MLS Commissioner Don Garber speaks at Bird Key Yacht Club

Garber joined his old friend Gene Goldberg on stage as a part of the club's Seafarer's Speakers series.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"Anna in the Tropics" is set 1920s-era Ybor City, a neighborhood of Tampa where cigars are still made.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 26, 2025
Asolo Rep revives a lost world for 'Anna in the Tropics'

Through historical research and a field trip to Ybor City, Asolo Repertory Theatre brings a 1920s-era cigar factory to life.

  • Arts + Culture
Your primer on not-to-miss performances and exhibits this arts season
  • By Su Byron |
  • November 21, 2024
Your primer on not-to-miss performances and exhibits this arts season

Our arts and performance season has officially begun. Here's a look at five standout events.

  • Arts + Culture
Town Manager Howard Tipton and Assistant Town Manager Isaac Brownman speak to Kiwanis Club members.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 11, 2025
Longboat Kiwanis Club talks proposed changes

Kiwanis Club members heard from town leadership about proposed changes, including an underwater sewer line.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall will reopen with "Menopause The Musical 2 - Cruising Through the Change" on Jan. 4.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • December 22, 2024
Sarasota actress is making the most out of 'Menopause The Musical'

A veteran of community theater stages in Sarasota, Bradenton and Venice, Melanie Souza became a professional actress in mid-life.

  • Arts + Culture
The city of Sarasota will begin its final pass for hurricane debris collection on Nov. 25.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 22, 2024
Final debris collection pass for Sarasota residents begins Monday

More than 400,000 tons of hurricane-related debris have been collected so far within the city limit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The 48th annual Sandy Claws Beach Run on Siesta Beach is set for Saturday, Dec. 14.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2024
Sandy Claws Beach Run set for Dec. 14

The event benefits the "Summer in the Parks" Adopt-A-Camper scholarship program.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Shopping pals Stella Kelley and Mary Lou Ivaska peruse the selection at the early bird Trash to Treasure rummage sale.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 15, 2025
Annual Gulf Shore rummage sale focuses on rebuilding

The Trash to Treasure rummage sale that took place at Longboat Key's Gulf Shore Park will help residents with hurricane recovery projects.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The home at 3140 Bayou Sound has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,312 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 22, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 6-10 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Bay Isles home on Bayou Sound tops the week's sales at $1.4 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Gleaming condo towers along Sarasota's bayfront.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 1, 2024
Sarasota drops six spots on best cities to live list

Affordability appears to be a factor in the city being ranked 11th by U.S. News & World Report — but at least it beat Green Bay this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Blues artist Dylan Triplett gets up close and personal with the fans during the Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 12, 2025
Local promoter plans next Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival

Morgan Bettes Angell is considering tweaks to better serve the community.

  • East County
  • Opinion
A FEMA Disaster Recovery Center is set up at Sarasota's Municipal Auditorium.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • November 25, 2024
FEMA disaster aid deadline extended to Jan. 7

Aid is available to pay for displacement, basic home repairs and personal property losses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lydia Zorzi, who recently authored her first book of poetry, chats with visitor Debra Garret at the Art on the Gulf showcase on Jan. 22.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • January 27, 2025
Up-and-coming artists featured at showcase

This week's "Art on the Gulf" showcase highlighted the works of six local artists, ranging from jewelry design to poetry to painting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
James Evans, Patrick Noon and Amanda Kristin Nichols star in Florida Studio Theatre's "Advice," which runs through Feb. 28 at FST's Bowne's Lab.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 10, 2025
Florida Studio Theatre takes a walk on the edgy side

Provcative theater is alive and well in FST's Stage III spring series.

  • Arts + Culture
Kerkering Barberio Managing Shareholder Robert Lane, Observer Media Group President Emily Walsh and immediate past chair of Sarasota Chamber Teri Hansen
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 25, 2024
Sarasota Chamber celebrates awards and honors at annual meeting

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual meeting on Oct. 25, celebrating the community's businesses and the theme of resilience.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Tyler Ward, Elise Aubourg, David Anthony and Vickie Ward
  • By Lori Sax |
  • November 22, 2024
Guests gather pearls of wisdom at Pines' annual Wit and Wisdom luncheon

The panel at the event featured Rick Piccolo, Rae Dowling and Dan Bailey to share their life lessons and experiences with attendees.

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