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The Breakfast Company has four locations — two in Sarasota and two in Bradenton.
  • By Emma Burke |
  • September 22, 2025
Celebrate National Breakfast Month with these egg-cellent dishes

These five eateries in Sarasota and Bradenton form my own personal Breakfast Club.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Two Sarasota apartment projects clear preliminary hurdle
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 18, 2025
Two Sarasota apartment projects clear preliminary hurdle

A multifamily development at the Temple Beth site is one of two apartment projects that have received partial sign-off from the city's Development Review Committee.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A four-bedroom, five-bath home at 18826 Ganton Avenue in the Concession closed Aug. 20 for $6.9 million to become the second highest-priced sale ever in the Lakewood Ranch area.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 21, 2025
Concession home sells for $6.9 million

The Schemmel Soda Group, which handled the sale, says it is the second-highest priced home ever sold in the Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
Heath Saunders plays Judas in Asolo Repertory Theatre's production of "Jesus Christ Superstar," which closes June 28.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 24, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 26-July 2

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
An aerial rendering of the planned Sarasota Memorial Hospital-North Port.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 12, 2025
SMH expands plans for full-service North Port hospital

Before ground is broken on the new Sarasota Memorial Hospital in south county, the Sarasota County Public Hospital Board has approved plans for a four-floor expansion.

  • 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
The Meadows Country Club includes multiple golf courses as well as a Racquet Club, pool, fitness center and restaurant.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • July 13, 2025
The Meadows Country Club in Sarasota files for bankruptcy

A Sarasota country club has filed Chapter 7 in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Christian sophomore Gabe Milliken poses for a photo. The cross country standout finished eighth among 150 runners at Saturday's SSAA championships.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • September 23, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Gabe Milliken

The sophomore for Sarasota Christian cross country has set a winning pace.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Sarasota Police Department will install speed detection cameras at six schools throughout the city.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 6, 2024
Speed cameras coming to six school zones

The Sarasota City Commission approved contract with vendor RedSpeed to install detections devices that can result in $100 fines.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County issues rabies advisory after raccoon tests positive
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 31, 2025
Sarasota County issues rabies advisory after raccoon tests positive

Rabies was found in a raccoon in the Bee Ridge area just outside the Sarasota city limit. The Florida Department of Health-Sarasota County is monitoring.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Observer's theater critic's picks for 2025
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 20, 2025
The Observer's theater critic's picks for 2025

Sarasota's live theater companies share the human stories that often remain untold.

  • Arts + Culture
Manatee County commissioners unanimously approve the purchase of 9000 Town Center Parkway May 6.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 7, 2025
Manatee County purchases administration building in Lakewood Ranch

The downtown administration building will remain in place, but several departments are relocating.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Retina Group of Florida |
  • September 25, 2025
Bringing Compassion and Expertise to Retina Care

At The Retina Group of Florida, Dr. Jie Sun delivers the same caring expertise that once helped her own family.

  • Health
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Jessica Bank and Laura Murphy stand in front of the library.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 18, 2025
The Out-of-Door Academy holds on to a historic legacy as it moves forward

While a former dormitory building will have to be demolished due to last year’s hurricanes, the campus works out new plans for the space.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chris Udermann captured pictures of flooding in the Village following a weather event in April 2024.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 8, 2025
Money moves ahead for flood resilience project in Longboat neighborhood

The Longbeach Village plan includes raising some roads.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Caleb H. and Wyatt J. practice showmanship.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 3, 2025
Sarasota County hosts poultry workshop at The Farm

The McIntosh Middle School facility hosted a workshop to teach kids poultry husbandry and prepare them for the Sarasota County Fair in March.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Marina Prybylski, 7, and her brother Tristan Prybylski, 5, prepare to head onto the course.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 3, 2025
Bike Rodeo event highlights bike safety as school year approaches

The event, held at the Sarasota City YMCA, donated 32 bikes and some 40 helmets.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Shirley Pearson, executive director of Strength in Action, Inc., explains how Longboat Island Chapel's donation at the latest Gather and Give will support formerly incarcerated people successfully rejoin the community, among the group's other initiatives.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • June 22, 2025
Longboat church uplifts Palmetto partners to serve community

Longboat Island Chapel shined a spotlight on Palmetto's Strength in Action program that offers educational opportunities and other resources to those who need it.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Heather Saunders and the cast of "Jesus Christ Superstar," which runs through June 28 at Asolo Repertory Theatre.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 20, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for May 22-28

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Fired workers threaten damage at construction site
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2025
Fired workers threaten damage at construction site

Three men fired for not showing up for work were accused of threatening to shoot their former boss and make holes in drywall. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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