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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
Dingbat Theatre Project founder Luke Manual played the Cowardly Lion in its production based on "The Wizard of Oz."
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • September 10, 2025
Dingbat Theatre Project leans into diversity

Luke Manual's troupe welcomes performers of all ages, sizes, colors, physical abilities and sexual orientation.

  • Arts + Culture
Bert Tucker and Sherry Wetherington
  • By James Peter |
  • June 11, 2023
Longboat Republican Club barrels into offseason with bourbon tasting

The cookout and bourbon tasting was part of an effort to foster stronger community for year-round resident members.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 2, 2023
$100,000 donation will fully fund Sarasota's mental health court through 2023

Hugh Culverhouse Jr. donated $100,000 to the Comprehensive Treatment Court for offenders with mental health disorders. He donated $50,000 to the program earlier this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The future land use map above identifies in green the areas in the city with a future land use designation of Urban Mixed-Use.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2023
City to hold attainable housing open houses in August, September

With downtown plan complete, city staff turns its attention to commercial corridors and centers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation assessor inspects a Sarasota Police Department K-9 unit.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2023
SPD earns reaccreditation from law enforcement assessors

Accreditation from Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation and Florida Police Accreditation Coalition is valid for three years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cathy Habora, a library assistant, checks out books before placing them in a brown paper bag and putting them on the table outside for someone to pick up. Curbside services will be available June 8 through July 24.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 21, 2021
Braden River Library to offer curbside service in east Bradenton

Braden River Library will move to curbside services as construction continues in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 30, 2021
Hundred Oaks Farm's Mini Horse/Mini Donkey Camp leads to big fun in Myakka City

Campers care for mini horses, mini cows, donkeys and puppies at Maureen Hudson's ranch in Myakka City.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Ella Hoy enjoys seeing her 7-year-old son, Enzo, and husband, Matt, who are car fanatics marvel over the various cars at Coffee and Cars.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 10, 2021
Car enthusiasts see vintage to new cars at Sarasota's Coffee and Cars

Dozens of cars are on display at the University Town Center's Coffee and Cars.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • December 1, 2020
County survey finds upbeat attitudes

The 2020 Citizen Survey found that 96% of residents say they are happy with the quality of life in Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The addition of a pre-registration process for the COVID-19 vaccine is available online and over the phone.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 6, 2021
Manatee County announces pre-registration process for vaccine distribution

Manatee County commissioners approve plan to allow pre-registration for vaccines for seniors.

  • East County
  • News
Commissioners Erik Arroyo and Liz Alpert recite the oath at Friday's swearing-in ceremony, while Commissioner Kyle Scott Battie participated remotely. Photo courtesy city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 6, 2020
New Sarasota City Commission selects Brody as mayor

After winning Tuesday's election, City Commissioners Kyle Scott Battie, Liz Alpert and Erik Arroyo took the oath of office at a meeting today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 17, 2020
Key Niners swing into a new season with a pandemic-era luncheon

The Longboat Key golfers dined outdoors at the Longboat Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • September 23, 2021
Sharyn (Caron) Goeldner

Sharyn (Caron) Goeldner, 70, died September 3, 2021, surrounded by several of her loving step daughters, at her home in Osprey, FL.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
“Enjoy the Beach!” signs replaced the “Red Tide Present” advisories at the beaches this week.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 10, 2021
Sarasota County reports beaches are free of red tide

Monitoring will continue, but advisory signs have been removed from all 16 county-maintained sites.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 11, 2021
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce puts out nearly 3,000 American flags on 9/11

This is the 19th time the Chamber has put out flags in remembrance of the 9/11 attacks.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Andy Sandberg
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 22, 2023
Broadway stars join Andy Sandberg for Hermitage's 20th anniversary concert

Hundreds filled the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall for the “Hermitage Turns 20: Andy Sandberg & Broadway Friends in Concert"benefit concert on March 20.

  • Black Tie
This home was the highest-selling priced property sold in 2022 by Michael Saunders & Company for more than $17 million.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 28, 2023
Michael Saunders makes top 500 real estate ranking

Sarasota-based Michael Saunders & Co. is ranked 77th nationally with near-record 2022 sales.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
River Strand's Lisa Larson, Kathy Justinak, Mary Griffith, Nedra Clark, Valerie Thurston, Sandy Franks, Adrian Figliotti, and Marla Coniglio lit up the runway during Stylin' at the Strand.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 18, 2023
River Strand models raise funds for Food Bank of Manatee County

Women walked the runway March 18 at River Strand of Bradenton's annual Stylin' at the Strand fashion show.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
350 Morningside Drive sold for $1.95 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 1, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 16-20 for Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key

A Lido Key home on Morningside Drive tops the week's sales at $1.95 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
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