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By Elizabeth King |
March 28, 2025

Circus-themed hotel opens on Lido Key near St. Armands

Cirque St. Armands Beachside, a 135-room luxury property, pays tribute to Sarasota's history as a circus town with its design and name.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
January 23, 2025

Sarasota County opens downtown cold weather shelter

The Salvation Army will open at 5 p.m. Thursday.

Sarasota
News

By Jim DeLa |
February 26, 2025

Love of music leads former teacher to local ensemble group

Amy Bradley will perform during the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble's March Melodies.

East County
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
January 28, 2025

Commissioners choose not to impose canal maintenance tax in 2025

Still lacking an agreed-upon taxing method and not wanting to impose an additional tax after hurricanes, the commission decided to push the program down the road.

Longboat Key
News

By Dana Kampa |
March 17, 2025

Being a caregiver includes caring for oneself

Community partnership specialist Kelly Garrett offered advice on how caregivers can make sure they are taking adequate care of themselves while helping their loved ones.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
June 22, 2024

Myakka City resident takes another shot at becoming commissioner

Carol Ann Felts is vying for the District 1 seat on the Manatee County Commission.

East County
News

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

By Andrew Warfield |
March 20, 2025

Performing Arts Center pact faces another delay

The twice-postponed implementation agreement between the city and the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation will be revisited prior to May 5.

Sarasota
News

By Vinnie Portell |
February 5, 2025

Pickleball players raise funds for critically ill children

Casey Cares, a nonprofit that aids more than 1,600 critically ill children and families, hosted its second annual pickleball tournament in Lakewood Ranch.

East County
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
February 5, 2025

St. Paul Lutheran Church rededicates Victor Lundy education building

Created in 1962, the building saw a renovation costing about $756,000.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
March 13, 2025

Van Wezel engineering report: Good as is for now, not for later

Karins Engineering update to the Purple Ribbon Committee indicates long-term current use, without significant modifications, is less than ideal.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
December 3, 2024

Man frustrated with broken ATM calls Longboat Key police

The man needed cash and thought the police could assist. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Lesley Dwyer |
July 18, 2024

New deli and lunch spot coming to Lakewood Ranch

The Lakewood Ranch Deli will open in the San Marco Plaza on July 29.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Carter Weinhofer |
April 1, 2025

New seagrass survey shows promise for Sarasota Bay's recovery

The results showed a 19% increase in seagrass coverage from 2022 to 2024, and preliminary observations indicate the bay was resilient enough to withstand 2024 storms.

Longboat Key
News

By Jay Heater |
December 9, 2024

Should Lakewood Ranch music fans be singing the blues?

side of ranch

East County
Opinion

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
March 3, 2025

Through Women's Eyes Film Festival broadens mandate, rebrands

The 26th edition of the fest now called Reel Equals runs March 7-9 at Ringling College and Sarasota Art Museum.

Arts + Culture

By Petra Rivera |
December 30, 2024

Former Café L'Europe chef leads the restaurant into a new era

New Head of Culinary for Oysters Rock Hospitality Will Parard plans to bring a mix of his Florida roots and unique flavors to Café L'Europe and Anna Maria Oyster Bars.