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Michael Knapp, stage name Greta Gripp, performs an acrobatic routine at the Silver Pride celebration June 7 at Senior Friendship Centers.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • June 10, 2025
Sarasota seniors ring in Pride Month

Project Pride SRQ recognized long-term couples and newlyweds at Silver Pride this year, among other activities celebrating Pride Month.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Music Festival alum Earl Lee was the guest conductor for Sarasota Orchestra's Masterworks: Grand Treasures concert.
  • By Gayle Williams |
  • April 6, 2025
Sarasota Orchestra parades artistry in Masterworks concert

The Grand Treasures program was conducted by Sarasota Music Festival alum Earl Lee.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Crews work to clear debris from Main Street in downtown Sarasota.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 16, 2024
Hurricane debris removal will take months

Sarasota city officials ask for patience as debris collection assets are stretched thin amid historic storm damage across multiple states.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Republicans against Trump must stand up
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • June 4, 2025
Republicans against Trump must stand up

Those who state they don't like him, just sit back and watch without speaking up.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Case Taylor of makes a leap while practicing for the stunt show.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 16, 2025
Motorcyclists ride in for camaraderie and charity at Thunder by the Bay

The music and motorcycle festival, held from Feb. 14-16, brings bikers, stunts and entertainment and support for the community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Friends Laura Salata and Melissa Monoki are preparing to open a brand-new BODYBAR Pilates studio in Lakewood Ranch on Jan. 20.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • December 26, 2024
New Year's resolution leads to new Lakewood Ranch Pilates studio

Two friends mix community and exercise with new Bodybar Pilates location.

  • East County
  • Business
Exclusive dinner club hires membership director
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 15, 2024
Exclusive dinner club hires membership director

Joining 1000 North Sarasota is hospitality veteran Alex Elshimy as the private club works toward late 2025 debut.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Rider Mia Bagnato clears the new sandcastle jump at TerraNova Equestrian Center. TerraNova hosts the Split Rock Jumping Series Finale March 15 in Myakka City.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 11, 2025
Top jumpers come to TerraNova Equestrian Center for Split Rock Finale

The Myakka City facility continues to grow in reputation in equestrian sports.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Implementation of moratoriums are crucial to District 5
  • By Robert McCann |
  • February 11, 2025
Implementation of moratoriums are crucial to District 5

Manatee County Commissioner Robert McCann explains his views on moratoriums.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Loggerhead hatchlings emerge from the sand in August 2016.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 29, 2024
Lighting concerns for sea turtles prompt town investigation

Now a month into sea turtle nesting season, a resident said artificial lights visible from the beach could disorient hatchlings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kathy Schimmoller making a quilt during A Stitch & A Prayer.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • March 26, 2025
Living Lord Lutheran stitches together important quilt program

The Lakewood Ranch church is seeking new members to help its quilting club thrive.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Attendees get busy in a Lego building zone.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 31, 2024
BrickUniverse Lego expo event postponed to November

The Lego fan expo, originally scheduled for Jan. 4-5, will now be held Nov. 22-23.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Democracy takes foresight and forethought
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • May 27, 2025
Democracy takes foresight and forethought

One should consider the consequences before making a decision, a reader says.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Chris Snow, Debbie Snow, Ginger the dog, Lynette and Dennis Castiglia, Knox the dog and Kim and Sally Schoeffel bring the manger scene to life during Peace Presbyterian's Carols, Candles and Living Nativity on the Path in 2023.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 27, 2024
Destruction turns into inspiration for Peace Presbyterian Church's Peaceful Path

Church members use debris from Hurricane Milton to create decorations for the path for the church's living nativity.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport posted nearly $146.29 million in total revenue in FY 2024.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 29, 2025
SRQ airport names new chief financial officer

After 10 years at Tampa International Airport, Kevin Podsiad has been named executive vice president and CFO of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Police investigate suspicious knives stabbed in the ground
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 13, 2025
Police investigate suspicious knives stabbed in the ground

The intention of the act was unclear, but a resident called to report the odd sighting in front of a residence. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Anne and Frank Folsom Smith in 2013.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • March 31, 2025
Sarasota architect Frank Folsom Smith dies at age 93

The Virginia transplant designed Plymouth Harbor and helped shape downtown.

  • Arts + Culture
Johnny Keefer lines up a putt on No. 18 at Lakewood National during the third round of the LECOM Suncoast Classic on Friday. Keefer shot a 2-under 69 to put him in a tie for 19th place.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • April 19, 2025
Leaderboard tightens headed into final round of LECOM Suncoast Classic

Twenty-six players are within five strokes of the lead with one round to play at Lakewood National.

  • East County
  • Sports
A person bundled against the cold and rain lies on the sidewalk across the street from the Salvation Army in Sarasota Wednesday, Jan. 22. The county is working with the organization to open a cold weather shelter for the next two nights.
  • 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
Time for a SPAC reboot
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 26, 2025
Time for a SPAC reboot

The most recent city-SPAC meeting showed a lot of misalignment among the players. Here are four key issues to be resolved to keep it going.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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