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By Observer Staff |
October 31, 2025

Follow Phillippi Creek dredging updates with new county website

With the new webpage, residents can monitor the project to dredge Phillippi Creek from Tuttle Avenue to Little Sarasota Bay.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
November 4, 2025

Local students showcase their arts abilities at Sarasota Art Museum

The Arts and Cultural Alliance presented the Arts in Education Celebration at Sarasota Arts Museum on Nov. 1.

Sarasota
Schools

By Janet Combs |
November 9, 2025

Sunset sparkles for SPARCC's fundraising soirée

Guests enjoyed a brilliant orange sunset over Sarasota Bay to kick off a night of fundraising, dinner and dancing.

Black Tie

By Observer Staff |
October 10, 2025

Mira Mar Residences open sales office in Sarasota

Sales of the 70 luxury Mira Mar Residences, which start at $3.8 million, will fund the restoration of the historic Mira Mar building along South Palm Avenue.

Sarasota
News

By Eric Snider |
November 17, 2025

Blues Festival makes its return on the Ranch

The Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival, primed for its second year, has a varied and voluminous history in the region.

East County
Neighbors

By Eric Garwood |
November 17, 2025

Longboat Key's Ohana sells for $17.5 million

The property previously sold in May 2024.

Longboat Key
News

By Adam Hughes |
October 30, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for Oct. 13-17 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A two-property sale in Ralph S. Twitchell on Big Pass Lane tops the week's sales at $3 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Observer Staff |
November 4, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Nov. 6-12

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Dana Kampa |
November 10, 2025

Big Waters Land Trust brings Party to Paradise

Conservation-minded community members and artists enjoyed the return of the annual Party in Paradise to Bay Preserve.

Black Tie

By Ian Swaby |
November 9, 2025

Women in Philanthropy hosts Grande Soirée

The event, now in its second year and featuring a 'Downton Abbey' theme, honored seven women for their contributions to Sarasota's community.

Black Tie

By Jay Heater |
December 2, 2025

This musical soul search leads to Lakewood Ranch

The Lakewood Ranch Blues Fest is back for its second edition with seven top bands at Waterside Park.

East County
Neighbors

By Eric Snider |
November 20, 2025

Camaraderie trumps competition for the members of this racing club

Meet the members of the Sarasota Model Yacht Club, who find purpose, rivalry and plenty of laughter steering their "toy boats" across Benderson Park's Green Parrot Lake.

East County
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
November 23, 2025

All Faiths Food Bank works to distribute record number of turkeys

This year, the Sarasota food bank ordered a total of 14,500 turkeys to distribute to community members in need.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
November 2, 2025

Families head to Sarasota's Cherokee Park for trick-or-treating

The neigborhood is one of Sarasota's most popular locations on Halloween night.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
October 28, 2025

Living Arts Festival Sarasota launches its sophomore edition

This year's fest puts the focus firmly on youth.

Arts + Culture

By Gayle Williams |
November 8, 2025

Maestro takes Sarasota Orchestra to new heights in debut Masterworks concert

Giancarlo Guerrero delivers a performance full of promise for the future and unmatched partnership with the orchestra.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Andrew Warfield |
October 2, 2025

Main Street vision pits walkability against parking

The Sarasota City Commission advances the Main Street Complete Street project to the design phase with an eye toward debate over pedestrian enhancement.

Sarasota
News

By Madison Bierl |
December 3, 2025

Mill Creek musical artist continues to search for her audience

Ilana Armida, a graduate of Lakewood Ranch High School, continues her push to be successful in the music industry as an entertainer and songwriter.

East County
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
November 11, 2025

Marine vets celebrate 250th birthday of US Marine Corps

This year's Marine Corps Birthday Luncheon in Sarasota hosted Elliott Metcalfe, the former public defender who founded the event in 2003.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Ganges Restaurant & Bar |
November 6, 2025

Family Passion Fuels Culinary Legacy

The Sureddy family opened their first Tikka Indian Cuisine in Venice in 2018, when Radha Krishna Sureddy decided to follow his lifelong passion for food and hospitality.

East County
Neighbors

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