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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

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

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

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

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

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.

Black Tie

By Carter Weinhofer |
February 18, 2025

Men caught sleeping in Longboat park after hours

The two were found asleep in their car, claiming they were tired after fishing. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Matt Walsh |
January 29, 2025

The 50-year decision

The Karins report on the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall brings to the fore many dilemmas. The Van Wezel needs $17 million to keep going . It’s worth $80 million. Should the city be in the theater business?

Sarasota
Opinion

By Ian Swaby |
November 23, 2024

Sarasota School Board swears in newly elected members

Liz Barker was sworn in for her first term, while Tom Edwards was sworn in for a second term.

Sarasota
Schools

By Andrew Warfield |
January 14, 2025

City wins federal grant for Complete Streets projects

A $12 million RAISE grant will provide the bulk of the funding to convert several blocks of 10th Street and Boulevard of the Arts.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
February 25, 2025

Manatee County addresses Hurricane Debby flooding

A county study finds plenty that didn't happen during Hurricane Debby, but few causes other than an enormous rainfall.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
October 18, 2024

Sights of newly opened Midnight Pass

Midnight Pass opened after Hurricane Milton made landfall in Sarasota on Oct. 9.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
November 26, 2024

Holiday Night of Lights set for Dec. 6

The 46th annual tree lighting event at St. Armands Circle marks a significant step in recovery.

Sarasota
Neighbors

In Memoriam |
December 4, 2024

Samuel Anderson “Andy” Reasoner

Samuel Anderson “Andy” Reasoner, 69, of Bradenton, FL passed away quietly on Wednesday, November 27 in hospice care at Sarasota Memorial Hospital after a short hospital stay.

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

By Ian Swaby |
November 7, 2024

Sarasotans weigh in on top ranking for city as home for veterans

Sarasota was ranked first among Overall Best Cities After Service, as well as first among Best Cities for Retired Veterans, by the Navy Federal Credit Union and Sperling’s BestPlaces.