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Nicholas & Associates, which was a a jersey sponsor for the 2024 season, has purchased an interest in the Sarasota Paradise men's soccer team.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • August 2, 2024
Family with construction firm buys interest in Sarasota soccer team

The Papanicholas family created an entity to join the Sarasota Paradise ownership.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Shark teeth are on display at Sherri's Shark Shop.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 29, 2024
Shark tooth collecting finds its way to Sarasota

Local interest in shark tooth hunting prompted the recent Sarasota Sharks Tooth Festival.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jon and Teresa Mast
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 21, 2024
Two new faces will join Sarasota County Commission this fall

In a study of contrasts, Teresa Mast wins District 1 as Tom Knight ousts incumbent Neil Rainford in District 3 Republican primaries.

  • Sarasota
  • News
“Soul Crooners: Solid Gold Edition” runs through Nov. 17 at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • September 4, 2024
Sarasota arts groups take their shows on the road

Sarasota Ballet, Choral Artists, the Circus Arts Conservatory and Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe strutted their stuff out of town in the off season.

  • Arts + Culture
High at Hart's Landing
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2024
High at Hart's Landing

Two men regain consciousness and walk away after denying being under the influence of narcotics. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Incumbent's rhetoric lacks accuracy
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • September 17, 2024
Incumbent's rhetoric lacks accuracy

Candidate Mike Moran responds to Tax Collector Barbara Ford-Coates' letter to the editor.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
This Country Club East home at 7031 Whittlebury Trail sold for $1.05 million. It has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,407 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 8, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Sept. 23-27 in Lakewood Ranch

A Country Club East home on Whittlebury Trail tops the week's sales at $1.05 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The Manatee Players production of "Anything Goes" runs through Aug. 18 at the Manatee Center for the Performing Arts.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 13, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Aug. 15-21

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Loud argument over commitment issues causes hotel disturbance
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 24, 2024
Loud argument over commitment issues causes hotel disturbance

After five years, she wants him to put a ring on it, leading to shouting at a downtown hotel. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Members of the congregation sing "The People Israel Lives."
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 7, 2024
Jewish community celebrates hope amid the anniversary of Oct. 7 attacks

Temple Emanu-El hosted Am Yisrael Chai: A Day of Hope, while the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee hosted Be the Light: Memorial Candle Lighting.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lillia Jones offers a vocal performance with Fourcast.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 18, 2024
Jazz in the Park brings 'people's music' into open air

Held at the Civic Green beside Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, the event contributes to the legacy of jazz in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Unit W302 condominium at 129 Taft Drive has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,265 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 18, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Sept. 2-6 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A condominium in Park Residences of Lido Key tops the week's sales at $2.85 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The home at 425 Titian Drive has four bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,903 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 15, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for July 29 to Aug. 2 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Nokomis

A Sorrento Shores home on Titian Drive tops the week's sales at $3.51 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Ariel Aparicio-Jerro has taken over the reins of WSLR/Fogartyville from founders Arlene Sweeting and David Beaton.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • August 21, 2024
Ariel Aparicio-Jerro gets into the groove at Fogartyville

The musician and arts administrator talks about his new job managing the music venue.

  • Arts + Culture
Interim City Manager Doug Jeffcoat; new City Attorney Joseph Polzak.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 22, 2024
New city attorney, interim city manager named by Sarasota commission

The Sarasota City Commission unanimously choose Joseph Polzak as city attorney and long-time employee Doug Jeffocat as interim city manager.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Construction is well underway on the 44th Avenue overpass.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 1, 2025
East County road projects to watch in 2025

The 44th Avenue East extension project will be wrapping up as work on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard begins.

  • East County
  • News
We can live like Jack and Sally if we want with Pumpkin Stiltskin ale, at 8.9% ABV.
  • By Emma Burke Jolly |
  • October 6, 2024
Embrace the pumpkin flavors at these Sarasota eateries

Here's where to get into the fall spirit, even when it's 90 degrees outside.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Amy Steinhauser, the executive director of the Paradise Center.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 29, 2024
Executive Director leads Paradise Center into a new era

Following the footsteps of Suzy Brenner, Amy Steinhauser is working on making the center into a place that everyone can call home.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota, Manatee county 2024 general election results
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 5, 2024
Sarasota, Manatee county 2024 general election results

The 2024 general election was held Nov. 5. The voter turnout was high in both Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Elections
  • In Memoriam |
  • October 18, 2024
Jack Franklin Richardson, D.M.D.

Jack Franklin Richardson, D.M.D., a husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024, at the age of 84.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
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