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  • By David Conway |
  • January 5, 2017
Letters to the Editor: Sarasota 1.5.16

Readers comment on topics including dogs in parks and downtown signage.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 8, 2015
Our View: actions speak louder

We never believed Gov. Scott supported Medicaid expansion. He did little to push it through.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The group meets in Walter Sparkman's home.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 3, 2024
Succulents thrive in (somewhat) secret garden in Sarasota

In a quiet, leafy corner of the city, the Sarasota Succulent Society has been raising hardy plants since 1950.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mary Magdalene (Sarah Kay) mediates a showdown between Judas (Heath Saunders) and Jesus (Jesse Nager) in Asolo Rep's "Jesus Christ Superstar."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 19, 2025
Asolo Rep stages a stirring 'come to Jesus' moment

Josh Rhodes' "Jesus Christ Superstar" delivers a fast, punchy rendition of the greatest story ever told.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Jonathan Hande, senior avian hospital technician, demonstrates the "hamburger hold" on Wilma the lesser scaup duck.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 26, 2025
Save Our Seabirds casts net for new bird-trapping volunteers

The City Island organization needs the help of others in saving the lives of injured birds.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota's Joey Panek stars as architect Addison Mizner in freeFall Theatre's production of "Road Show," which runs through March 16 in St. Petersburg.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • February 18, 2025
Take a road trip to see Sondheim's tale of buccaneering brothers

FreeFall Theatre's "Road Show" stars Sarasota's Joey Panek as architect Addison Mizner.

  • Arts + Culture
Photographs by Karen Arango adorn the walls.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 21, 2023
Library exhibition celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month

The exhibition showcased a diverse range of styles, mediums and subject matter.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
With "Mamá Mala," dancer/choreographer Ivonne Batanero explores the conflicting feelings of motherhood June 6-7 at the Squeaky Wheel Fringe festival.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • June 2, 2025
Squeaky Wheel Fringe keeps the momentum going in its third edition

The "smorgasbord" festival takes over the stage at the Jane B. Cook Theatre from June 3-10.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 21, 2024
Social media restrictions for teens should be left to families, residents say

The Florida Senate prepares to vote on a bill that would restrict the use of social media by teens. Sarasota residents weigh in on the idea.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dale Anderson
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 17, 2024
Sarasota County Public Hospital Board, at-large Seat 2: Dale Anderson

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
The spacious entrance hallway, adorned in shades of gray and white, features bold graphic art as its centerpiece.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • November 7, 2024
This Florida cottage brings the past into a modern take on beach living

The Mermaid Cottage, which dates to 1933 and is considered one of the very first homes built on the key, couples a charming past with a modern present.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Gene Witt Elementary School pre-K student Daniel Gordon was joined by his mother Christina Gordon for the field trip to the Soar Lab on Oct. 21. The manatee sensory wall provides children an opportunity to feel different textures.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • October 25, 2025
Manatee County students can soar at new early-learning skills lab

The Soar Lab is geared for children in Pre-K to third grade and offers an abundance of learning activities.

  • East County
  • Schools
Chris Serio Martin, left, and Scott Osborne, organizers for UN Women USA Gulf Coast Chapter's annual Through Women's Eyes International Film Festival, are excited about the festival exerting its identity as a standalone event.
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • March 4, 2020
Through Women's Eyes International Film Festival asserts its identity

By going solo, organizers have been able to add events, emphasize message

  • Arts + Culture
The spacious living area features 16-foot-high ceilings and views out to a forest of palm trees.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • April 2, 2026
Lido Shores home pairs a modern aesthetic with splashes of personality

A Swiss architect's striking Lido Shores home blends clean lines, dramatic space and a deep connection to the tropical landscape.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Paradise owner Marcus Walfridson says he expects his team to be competitive immediately in USL League One because "we don't do this to lose games."
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 27, 2026
Will pro soccer find paradise in Lakewood Ranch?

Owner Marcus Walfridson says a pro soccer team is just what the region needs to bring everyone together.

  • East County
  • News
This Lake Club home at 16427 Daysailor Trail sold for $2,975,000. It has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,504 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 2, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for April 17-21 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Daysailor Trail tops the week's sales at $2,975,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Observer recommends: Manatee
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 24, 2024
Observer recommends: Manatee

Recommendations for the Manatee County Commission, School Board, Supervisor of Elections and Property Appraiser races.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Rippy's house is in the process of being elevated about 12 feet.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 16, 2025
Permitting drastically increases as residents rebuild and repair

Six months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Longboat Key and Sarasota residents scurry for permits during remodels and rebuilds of damaged properties.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 28, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 29

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Bradenton, Sarasota and Venice.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Republican incumbents in both races hope to ward off challengers for spots on the Sarasota County Hospital Board
  • By David Conway |
  • August 18, 2016
CANDIDATE PROFILES: Sarasota County Hospital Board, Seats 1 and 3

In the upcoming Aug. 30 primary, five Republican candidates are competing for a spot in two general election races.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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