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By Ian Swaby |
October 24, 2024

Bedrock Church describes meeting the need for meals after Milton

The Sarasota church gave out a total of 1,465 meals after Hurricane Milton hit the area.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
December 3, 2023

Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade lets it snow community spirit

The parade brought together organizations and businesses throughout the community to celebrate a theme of “Christmas Around the World.”

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Marty Fugate |
November 7, 2024

St. Armands Circle promises plenty to do for locals and tourists alike

Home to more than 120 shops, outdoor cafés, award-winning restaurants, spas and salons, St. Armands Circle offers 360 degrees of possibility.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Ryan Kohn |
September 25, 2024

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Isaiah Belt

The Riverview High junior running back had a breakthrough game against Booker High.

Sarasota
Sports

By Ian Swaby |
September 3, 2024

The Sarasota Players bring the world of Dr. Seuss to life

"Seussical the Musical," running Sept. 12-22, brings together kids and adults to portray multiple creations of Dr. Seuss.

Arts + Culture

By Carter Weinhofer |
December 10, 2024

Longboat Key PD to increase public outreach on pedestrian, bicyclist safety

Officers recently completed a course designed to be an overview of state laws and best practices related to pedestrian safety, which came with a grant to allow for directed patrols.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
September 25, 2024

Charter boat program would limit county park access to 124 permits

The Sarasota County Commission received task force recommendation to govern use of public park gulf access by private tour operators. The bidding would start at $1,200 each.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
August 14, 2024

Experts warn Sarasota Bay water quality suffers after Debby

Increased fish kill and algal blooms may be the result of sewage spills and other pollutants that entered the bay as a result of the storm.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
November 6, 2024

SPD responds to woman hiding in shrubbery

The woman took refuge in bushes at Lido Beach fearing a random man may assault her. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Ryan Kohn |
September 7, 2024

High school football roundup: Sept. 6

Three East County teams and two Sarasota teams took home big wins.

East County
Sports

By Ian Swaby |
August 20, 2024

Ringling College graduate harnesses Sarasota’s Black history for feature film

Wilderley Mauricette was granted the opportunity by the Mometu College Short Film Festival in Los Angeles to adapt his short film 'Spare Me' into a feature-length production.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
August 26, 2024

Art exhibit celebrates impact of teachers' relationships with students

The exhibit "Above and Beyond: Teachers, Society's Heroes" at Sarasota Art Museum showcases student-made memorabilia from Sarasota County teachers.

Sarasota
Schools

By Andrew Warfield |
October 30, 2024

One Park West approval completes planning for The Quay

The construction schedule will depend on final plans for the adjacent Hyatt Regency site redevelopment, which will impact views and pricing in the 69-unit residential tower.

Sarasota
News

By Eric Snider |
November 5, 2024

Whiteleaf Private Concert Club founder is ready to rock

Regrets? Barry Weisblatt has had a few. Like not getting a photo with Paul McCartney when he had a chance. But the Siesta Key resident, with live music as the backdrop, has mostly lived a charmed life.