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The cast of "Cabaret" gets ready for their close-up at the Kit Kat Club, the setting of the musical set in Weimar-era Berlin.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • July 30, 2025
The Sarasota Players stages a thrilling, chilling 'Cabaret'

Sarasota Players brings Kander and Ebb's sexy, ominous musical to a round stage.

  • Arts + Culture
The Manatee County school board held a special meeting on Tuesday to further discuss the details of the timeline and search for a new superintendent. Richard Tatem said good leaders tend to work in different industries, not just education, and wants the candidate pool to be as big as possible.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • June 20, 2025
Superintendent applications open for Manatee County School District

In a special meeting, the school board further discussed its expectations and approved a new timeline.

  • East County
  • Schools
Pianist Nicolas Namoradze performs at the Sarasota Music Festival.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 27, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for May 29-June 4

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Longboat is far different than it was in 1955
  • By Letters to the Editor |
  • April 15, 2025
Longboat is far different than it was in 1955

Many things like gas and operating expenses cost more now than back then.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Longboat Key resident Susan Phillips, pictured with a photo of her first time leading the Freedom Fest parade, returns this year as parade marshal.
  • 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
Booker High rising senior Tyren Wortham committed to Michigan State on June 22 after mulling over offers from 32 other Division-I programs.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • July 3, 2025
Booker High receiver picks Michigan State among 33 Division-I offers

Tyren Wortham has mapped out his path to the NFL.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Schroeder-Manatee Ranch has a contract with Manatee County to build a roundabout on University Parkway where Legacy Boulevard meets Deer Drive.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 8, 2025
Planned University Parkway roundabout sparks debate but no action

Technical issues stop the Manatee County Commission from ending the debate and any attempts to stop the roundabout.

  • East County
  • News
MPO to gather input for 2050 long range plan
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 15, 2025
MPO to gather input for 2050 long range plan

The Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization is hosting two workshops to help craft the list of road projects for the next 25 years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jack's Donuts has been in business since 1961.
  • By Emma Burke |
  • May 25, 2025
Dough not miss the best donuts in Sarasota and Bradenton

Celebrate National Donut Day with crispy, creamy circular creations that will sprinkle you with happiness.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The Sarasota Crew Women's U16 Eight boat of Addison Wilson, Brooke Wilson, Gabrielle Davis, Maya Jewell, Lillian Teague, Megan Murdock, Isabella De Liz, Sydney Soboleski and Rose Ottaviano won their class at the 2025 US Rowing Youth National Championships on June 15 at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • June 17, 2025
Sarasota Crew U16 Women's Eight wins national championship

Sarasota Crew's Women's U16 Eight boat gifted their fathers with a national championship on Father's Day.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Numbers for SPAC are not adding up
  • By Letters to the Editor |
  • March 12, 2025
Numbers for SPAC are not adding up

The burden of overbuilding performance centers will fall on the Sarasota taxpayers.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Residents wear red shirts to a Town Hall meeting July 24 to show their opposition to a roundabout on University Parkway at Legacy Boulevard and Deer Drive.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 2, 2025
Manatee County consent agendas cause controversy

Some say the tool meant to streamline commission meetings is used to hide information.

  • East County
  • News
Incoming Longboat Key Chief of Police Russ Mager speaks during a ceremony in 2022 when he was Delray Beach's chief.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 30, 2025
Longboat Key's new police chief meets the town

Mager will begin Aug. 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
City Attorney Joe Polzak and City Auditor and Clerk Shayla Griggs are leading the search for a city manager recruitment firm.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 24, 2025
Pool narrows for city manager search firms

Three finalists seeking to lead the search for a new Sarasota city manager will have two weeks to respond to commissioners' questions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County commissioners and staff members celebrate the groundbreaking for the Athletics and Aquatics Center at Premier Sports Campus North.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 1, 2025
Athletics, aquatics center breaks ground at Premier Sports Campus North

The center will feature a 50-meter pool and 24 pickleball courts.

  • East County
  • News
County should study traffic before buying admin building
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • May 13, 2025
County should study traffic before buying admin building

Give animals on University Parkway a brake, one Observer reader says.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Just off the Legacy Trail north of Bahia Vista Street, the entire neighborhood was flooded from rain from Hurricane Debby.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 29, 2025
Breach may be main culprit of Hurricane Debby flooding in Sarasota

A breach discovered east of Interstate 75 combined with more than a foot of rain to brought catastrophic flooding to miles along Phillippi Creek during Debby.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Woman leaves two downtown restaurants without paying her tab
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 17, 2025
Woman leaves two downtown restaurants without paying her tab

After skipping out on tabs at two restaurants, a woman is banned by police from both establishments. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Greg Koss and David Roy, owners of David Gregory Salon, share an afternoon with friends at the shop before closing its doors.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • July 2, 2025
The Centre Shops loses David Gregory Salon

More than half a dozen salons once called Longboat Key home, but that number has decreased to one with the closing of the shop.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Huey Magoo's On the Fly is located in Terminal B, next to Jimmy John's, at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • July 23, 2025
Chicken tender restaurant makes airport debut at SRQ

A new fast-casual dining option is now open at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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