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By Andrew Warfield |
January 10, 2025

Poly sculpture installed at 14th Street roundabout

The long-awaited $208,000 sculpture was placed Wednesday night as part of Sarasota's Art in the Roundabouts program.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
March 10, 2025

Tampa Bay Lighting adds upgrades to Lakewood Ranch hockey rink

The Tampa Bay Lightning Foundation donated $87,000 to Manatee County to make improvements to the outdoor rink.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
April 18, 2025

Visit Sarasota County names new visitor experiences coordinator

Jennifer Manzanilla Dolgetta joins Visit Sarasota County from First Watch Restaurants group where she was customer care manager.

Sarasota
Business

By Jay Heater |
April 23, 2025

Final chance to see Lipizzan stallions in Myakka City this season

Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions will close the season with a salute to Operation Cowboy.

East County
Neighbors

By Jay Heater |
January 8, 2025

Readers sound off about Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival

The price, length of concert and name recognition were all concerns noted by the residents.

East County
Opinion

By Petra Rivera |
December 5, 2024

Where to celebrate the holidays on Longboat Key

Longboat Key brings you festive musical performances, homemade goodies and island cheer for the holidays this year.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
June 20, 2025

Longboat Key Freedom Fest leader returns to head annual celebration

After a busy year of pushing forward community development projects, including at the park where the Fourth of July fest takes place, Susan Phillips is leading the celebration as the marshal.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
March 19, 2024

18-story condo tower is back before Sarasota city staff

Slightly shorter and with more commercial space, Obsidian still faces opposition from Bay Plaza residents. Approval will also require zoning code adjustments by staff.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
April 23, 2025

Road rage incident continues for several miles

An aggressive driver tails a couple driving separate vehicles from South Tamiami Trail to St. Armands. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Adrian Moore, Zachary Christensen |
April 16, 2025

Let kids be independent

Florida lawmakers are on the verge of giving parents more leeway in deciding how much independence to give to their children and not be charged with neglect.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
March 24, 2025

CareerEdge Funders Collaborative releases 2024 impact report

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce initiative added $1.3 million to the two-county economy, according to the 2024 report.

Sarasota
News

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 |
December 3, 2024

Man frustrated with broken ATM calls Longboat Key police

The man needed cash and thought the police could assist. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Dana Kampa |
March 18, 2025

St. Armands turns into St. Patrick's Circle for holiday celebrations

Local groups, families and visitors to Longboat Key displayed every color of green imaginable at various St. Patrick's Day events this week.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
May 28, 2025

Meet Temple Beth Israel's new senior rabbi

Rabbi Jessica Spitalnic Mates looks forward to promoting educational programming at the temple, guided by her knowledge of art and history related to the Holocaust.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
May 20, 2025

Azara Ballet adds artistic director position

Joshua Stayton joins the company for its third season.

Arts + Culture

By Ian Swaby |
June 19, 2025

Local library volunteer showcases collection of dolls from around the world

Jennifer Joseph has collected what she estimates at around 80 dolls from 40 different countries.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
February 19, 2025

Fruitville Road project wins adjustment for Fourth Street driveway

With no site plan submitted, the developer of nearly 2 acres between Fruitville Road and Fourth Street at North Tamiami Trail gets critical access approval.