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A person bundled against the cold and rain lies on the sidewalk across the street from the Salvation Army in Sarasota Wednesday, Jan. 22. The county is working with the organization to open a cold weather shelter for the next two nights.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 23, 2025
Sarasota County opens downtown cold weather shelter

The Salvation Army will open at 5 p.m. Thursday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The sculpture Poly now stands in the roundabout at North Tamiami Trail and 14th Street.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 13, 2025
City dedicates 14th Street roundabout sculpture

Poly's shades of blue represent the water and sky of the Sarasota area, said artist Josh de Sousa at Tuesday's dedication ceremony.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A pair of yard signs in support of Siesta Key incorporation.
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • January 3, 2022
Local delegation to decide fate of Siesta Key incorporation

Sarasota County legislatures will vote on Siesta Key incorporation at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Commissioner Tal Siddique presents a rendering Jan. 28 of possible uses for the property that include facilities for Public Works, Natural Resources, Utilities, Animal Services and the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 5, 2025
Manatee County trashes plans to sell property near Lena Road Landfill

The county was in negotiations to sell the land to D.R. Horton, but commissioners voted to cancel negotiations.

  • East County
  • News
Traffic often gets congested heading north from Longboat Key.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 19, 2025
Beach traffic issue flow raised again by north-end Longboat community

Traffic is inevitable, but the north-end community group thinks a simple solution for the exits on Coquina Beach could make a big difference.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Phillip Mockler, director of community engagement with Operation Warrior Resolution, has worked closely with Lakewood Ranch resident Phil Orapallo to create the Operation Warrior Resolution Golf Classic to benefit veterans.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • February 19, 2025
Lakewood Ranch resident starts veteran benefit golf classic

Phil Orapallo wants other veterans to avoid the struggles he faced after serving.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Dakin Dairy is one of only three dairy farms left in Manatee County. The other two, Cameron Dakin Dairy and Boys Ag, are also owned and operated by Dakins.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 15, 2025
Agriculture, development boundary priorities grow in Manatee

The Manatee County Commission sets priorities for 2025, with preserving agriculture and the Future Development Area Boundary at the top of the list.

  • East County
  • News
Is a little fear of technology app-propriate?
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 3, 2024
Is a little fear of technology app-propriate?

Columnist tries to overcome anxiety to try two new apps that will benefit Lakewood Ranch community.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Judge Charles Williams, Sarah Wertheimer, Isabella Cicala and Bryson Day
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 25, 2025
Embracing Our Differences luncheon highlights educational initiatives

The event, held Feb. 21, invited district students and a teacher to discuss the impact of the nonprofit.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Azario's Bob and Ann Kasperski raise puppies for Dogs, Inc.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 12, 2025
Retired Lakewood Ranch couple raises puppies for Dogs Inc.

The puppies Bob and Ann Kasperski raise turn into working dogs that assist people with disabilities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Inside the current overcrowded storage facility for the Sarasota County Clerk of Court and County Comptroller office.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 18, 2025
Sarasota County eyes new legal records storage building

County Administrator Jonathan Lewis is tasked to enter into negotiations for a new facility to store and destroy courts record and legal documents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Don O'Leary and East Manatee Fire Rescue Chief Lee Whitehurst celebrate O'Leary's 2019 retirement as fire commissioner.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 14, 2025
Lakewood Ranch's No. 1 ambassador dies at 90

Don O'Leary was a pillar of the community who advocated for more fire stations.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County is repairing the banks of Sand Branch Creek on the south side of Waterline Road.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 19, 2025
Hurricane damage to Sand Branch Creek stretches its neighbors thin

Manatee County is stepping in to repair the damage hurricanes Debby and Milton left behind.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Danee Barnett Weight Loss & Wellness |
  • February 27, 2025
Beyond the Scale:

At Danee Barnett Weight Loss & Wellness, the motto is simple: Never question a miracle.

  • Health
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The Winn-Dixie in the Southeast Plaza, at the corner of Bee Ridge Road and McIntosh Road, is being converted to an Aldi, the company said.
  • 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
City should treat public’s treasures with care
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • February 26, 2025
City should treat public’s treasures with care

Sarasota needs to invest in protecting the signature Van Wezel, a reader says.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The iconic Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota's "Purple Palace," kicked off its delayed season with "Menopause the Musical 2," on Jan. 4.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • January 8, 2025
Van Wezel reopens after hard work by employees and contractors

After being postponed for more than two months, Sarasota's "Purple Palace" kicks off a sparkling season.

  • Arts + Culture
PAC Sarasota Co-Chairs Chris Voelker and Dick Lynch.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 19, 2025
Sarasota Arts & Culture Coalition rebranded PAC Sarasota

The goal of the Sarasota Arts & Cultural Coalition is to advocate for Sarasota's arts and cultural organizations.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
City proclamation honors the life of employee Clifford Smith
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 25, 2025
City proclamation honors the life of employee Clifford Smith

Clifford Smith, who joined the city of Sarasota as historic preservation planner in 2007, died late last year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chamber Orchestra of Sarasota, led by Robert Vodnoy, will perform "Anne Frank's Tree" on March 21, accompanied by violin soloist George Maxman.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • March 11, 2025
'Anne Frank's Tree' grows in Sarasota

Chamber Orchestra of Sarasota will perform the Florida premiere of Victoria Bond's 2023 composition.

  • Arts + Culture
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