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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

LWR Puppy Raisers help train dogs for important service careers

The volunteers say the program is rewarding, even if they shed some tears when sending the puppy to Dogs Inc.

East County
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
November 19, 2025

Grant funding flows to Lakewood Ranch community ponds

Central Park has 29 ponds, five of which are being supplied with plants thanks to the Healthy Pond Collaborative.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
October 24, 2025

Sarasota Memorial Hospital ranked among best in Florida

SMH-Sarasota is ranked the No. 6 hospital in Florida among Newsweek's Best-in-State 2025 list.

Sarasota
News

By Jay Heater |
November 9, 2025

Fundraising campaign begins for Benderson Park boathouse/events center

With schematics mostly finished, NBP Conservancy looks toward a first quarter of 2028 completion date.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
November 6, 2025

Future medical site plan in Newtown moves forward

Investors who want to transform the 14-acre Marian Anderson site into a medical and industrial development win unanimous Sarasota City Commission approval.

Sarasota
News

By Emma Burke Jolly |
November 9, 2025

Give me pumpkin over peppermint, please

Halloween's over, but it's still pumpkin season until Thanksgiving if you ask me.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Dana Kampa |
November 26, 2025

Longboat Island Chapel prepares for Christmas in the Garden

The beloved tradition on Longboat Key's north end returns on Nov. 30 and features decorated trees and nine-gig musical lineup.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Jack Nelson |
October 28, 2025

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Dru Hershberger

The freshman for Sarasota Christian girls' swimming & diving brought home gold on Oct. 25 at the FHSAA Class 1A District 8 championship.

Sarasota
Sports

By Eric Garwood |
October 29, 2025

Sarasota Little League reports disappearance of $200,000

The baseball league president calls the loss a "betrayal" and seeks donations for its spring season as the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office investigates.

Sarasota
News

By Marty Fugate |
December 1, 2025

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe presents holiday pageant in living color

Director Nate Jacobs discusses his latest take on Langston Hughes' "Black Nativity" and why it matters more than ever.

Arts + Culture

By Andrew Warfield |
November 13, 2025

New airport CEO finds 'paradise' in first month in Sarasota

New Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport President and CEO Paul Hoback equates SRQ and the region to living and working in paradise.

Sarasota
News

By Dana Kampa |
November 19, 2025

Religious leaders across faiths celebrate unity for Thanksgiving

Leaders on Longboat and St. Armands keys have been working to unite community members at Thanksgiving for 45 years.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
October 16, 2025

Storm-weary businesses anticipate return to normal season

Sarasota's tourism destinations are polished up, opened up and ready for snowbirds and visitors one year after hurricanes cost businesses the 2024-25 season.