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Hermitage Artist Retreat CEO and Artistic Director Andy Sandberg enjoys the Florida lifestyle.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • June 18, 2025
Hermitage Artist Retreat leader hopes for smoother sailing

The Englewood arts incubator hosts its first beach event since being hit by two hurricanes in 2024.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 14, 2025
Chamber accepts applications for Leadership Sarasota class of 2026

Application deadline for the 10-month program is May 2.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The property at 2100 Main St. is under consideration by Sarasota County as part of its jail-expansion plans.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 22, 2025
Sarasota commissioners reject deal to buy Main Street lot for justice center

The proposal to buy 0.6 acres for $4.875 million failed to reach super-majority approval by the Sarasota County Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Personnel recruiter Rick Conner speaks to the Sarasota City Commission as city Human Resources Director Stacie Mason looks on.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 29, 2025
Sarasota city manager search expands to full field of candidates

Dissatisfied with the culled list, the Sarasota City Commission has asked its recruiting firm to provide background materials on all applicants for city manager.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee seeks applicants interested in DOGE-style committee
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 17, 2025
Manatee seeks applicants interested in DOGE-style committee

The five-member group would work with statewide effort.

  • East County
  • News
A rendering of 777 South Palm by Adache Group Architects, planned along Mound Street between Pineapple and Orange avenues.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 9, 2025
Developer plans condo complex across from Selby Gardens

A development called 777 South Palm Avenue Condos is employing both the city's attainable housing density bonus and transfer of development rights for a 66-unit building along Mound Street across from Selby Gardens.

  • Sarasota
  • News
As commissioners, George Kruse and Bob McCann are required by state statute to remain unbiased when voting on quasi judicial matters.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 19, 2025
How much is too much communication between commissioners and residents?

Manatee County Commissioner Bob McCann's quasi judicial conduct is questioned by fellow commissioners.

  • East County
  • News
A view of the courtyard area of the Colson Hotel from the adjacent property where developer JDMax plans to build an infill residential development.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 30, 2025
Colson Hotel purchase ensures preservation of Black history landmark

A coalition acquired the century-old former hotel for Black residents in the Rosemary District from a developer with plans sell it for adaptive reuse.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Arrival From Sweden, a ABBA tribute band, comes to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Tuesday, April 29.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 22, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for April 24-30

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Sarasota High senior Oliver Boyle drives to the basket during the Sailors 66-28 home win over the Imagine School at North Port in the district semifinal Feb. 5.
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • February 12, 2025
Sarasota basketball teams compete for district titles

Recapping how Sarasota's teams fared in their respective district tournaments.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Susan Phillips and Cyndi Seamon volunteer to help replant the Butterfly Garden at Bicentennial Park early in the morning. Replanting efforts continue this week.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • May 24, 2025
Work on Butterfly Garden restoration gets underway

Volunteers showed up this week to replant the Butterfly Garden at Bicentennial Park on Longboat Key, and they're starting work on the wider park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 1, 2025
APRIL FOOL: County toys with idea for new events center

The fluorescent facility would light up Premier.

  • April Fools
Longboat Key Rotarians gifted the Longboat Key Police and Fire Rescue Departments several items to help make the first responders' jobs easier.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 13, 2025
LBK Rotarians gift Longboat first responders wishlist items

The Rotary Club of Longboat Key presented about $5,500 worth of work-related gifts to Longboat Key’s first responders.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kenneth Ordonez and his elementary teacher Joadie Durfee got to reunite at the gathering. Ordonez described Durfee as not only a teacher, but a good friend.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • May 3, 2025
Past Braden River Elementary students gather before graduating high school

Seven years after graduating elementary school, Manatee County seniors reunited with old friends and teachers to reminisce before graduating high school and heading separate ways once more.

  • East County
  • Schools
Sand from Longboat Key's beaches created dunes along Gulf of Mexico Drive after Hurricane Helene's storm surge.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 30, 2024
Supplies, comfort stations set up on Longboat

Items available include ice, water, sports drinks, tarps and food for residents following Hurricane Helene.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bird Key Yacht Club is pausing construction on its new clubhouse for 90 days to address significant budget increases.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • April 26, 2025
Price uptick leads to pause in Bird Key Yacht Club rebuild

Leadership says it is pausing the project for 90 days after receiving an unexpectedly high final estimate, but it isn't giving up on construction.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
It was a case of ammo lost, ammo found
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 1, 2025
It was a case of ammo lost, ammo found

A missing parcel of a certain level of importance turns up eventually. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Commissioners Bob McCann and Amanda Ballard question the efficiency of Manatee County's hiring practices and budget process.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 9, 2025
Manatee County commissioners debate whether a hiring freeze is needed

As the budget season approaches, commissioners question the current processes.

  • East County
  • News
Theater critic Marty Fugate attended Asolo Conservatory's 2024 production of "Romeo and Juliet" twice — once without hearing aids and the second time with them.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 23, 2024
A theater critic tackles his hearing loss

For Observer contributor Marty Fugate, becoming hearing-impaired theatened his livelihood.

  • Arts + Culture
A preliminary plan for the 32-acre site of the new Sarasota Orchestra Music Center off Fruitville Road near I-75.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 11, 2025
Sarasota Orchestra receives $50 million gift

An anonymous donation of $50 million will help the orchestra realize its goal of building its new Music Center on Fruitville Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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