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By Monica Roman Gagnier |
March 12, 2025

Sarasota Jazz Festival stays indoors for its 45th anniversary edition

The fest returns to the Municipal Auditorium with an all-star lineup of musicians and vocalists.

Arts + Culture

By Matt Walsh |
February 19, 2025

Observer recommends

As is often the case on Longboat Key, whenever there is an election for Town Commission, Longboat Key voters have good, competent choices.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Lesley Dwyer |
January 21, 2025

Manatee library advisory board set to reconvene

The board hasn't met in over a year but will hold its first meeting by April.

East County
News

By Robert Plunket |
February 20, 2025

A home in the Country Club proves that a classic look never goes out of style

This showplace in the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club proves a house doesn't have to be new to be desirable. It just has to be unique.

East County
Neighbors

By Jon Thaxton |
January 6, 2025

Our priority: Developers, people?

Former Sarasota County Commissioner Jon Thaxton responds to Matt Walsh's Dec. 24 column regarding the possible development near the Celery Fields.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Lesley Dwyer |
February 18, 2025

Lakewood Ranch foundation to host murder mystery gala

The Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation is hosting Mystery Under the Stars on March 1 at The Ora in Sarasota.

East County
Neighbors

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

By Observer Staff |
January 17, 2025

Tourism agencies teamed up for Allegiant plane design

Sarasota and Bradenton tourism bureaus are behind the branding that promotes the area on an Allegiant Air Airbus A320 that will be based at SRQ airport.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
August 14, 2024

Downtown Master Plan update seeks to enhance city's brand

Sarasota city commissioners debate the composition of an ad hoc committee that will be seated to take the 2020 plan into the future.

Sarasota
News

By Jay Heater |
March 20, 2025

Lakewood Ranch CERT explores the use of drones

Manatee County Sheriff's Office explains its use of drones during a CERT meeting at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
March 10, 2025

Architecture Sarasota honors design firm for revitalizing Selby Gardens

The Philadelphia design firm OLIN is the 2025 winner of the Philip Hanson Hiss Award.

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff |
February 6, 2025

Sarasota Performing Arts Center workshops scheduled for Feb. 11

A City Commission workshop Tuesday morning and community town hall in the afternoon will provide further refinements for the planned Sarasota Performing Arts Center.

Sarasota
News

By Vinnie Portell |
April 1, 2025

Lakewood Ranch girls lacrosse players have a secret weapon

The Mustangs are hunting for their first regional playoff appearance.

East County
Sports

By Observer Staff |
April 9, 2025

Family discovers a surprise tenant in condo

A couple entering a family-owned rental finds a man living there, later learning their agent signed the lease for them. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.