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Changes in the Sarasota city noise ordinance will prohibit audible amplified sound from inside motor vehicles from traveling more than 25 feet.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 23, 2024
Sarasota tightens restrictions on car music volume

Vehicles' speakers audible from more than 25 feet away would be subject to enforcement under revised ordinance.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Fuego Comida's chef special: Mexico City garlic noodles ($25+) dished out with whole Dungeness crab (market price).
  • By Emma Burke Jolly |
  • August 10, 2024
Discover the top crab creations in Sarasota, Anna Maria and Lakewood Ranch

In a town full of crabby options, here's the ultimate guide to crab delicacies.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Stephen Nedoroscik acted as a "pommel horse specialist" for Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 31, 2024
Sarasota Olympians make international statement

The games have a long way to go, but this group has already captured America's heart.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
At 55, Kristi Dorman of Sarasota is a rookie in the National Pickleball League. She says her first year as a pro has been a "great experience."
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • October 9, 2024
Sarasota pickleballer reflects on first year on the pro circuit

Kristi Dorman says she can "play with the best of them."

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
A site map of the proposed expansion of Payne Park Auditorium shows the existing building in gray and the new structure in yellow surrounded by 59 parking spaces.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 24, 2024
Second suitor emerges to lease Payne Park Auditorium

Hispanic/Latino organization UnidosNow pitches the city on a proposal to occupy the city-owned building as The Sarasota Players' plan works its way through staff scrutiny.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota City Manager Marlon Brown
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 16, 2024
City manager describes retirement decision as 'heartfelt anguish'

Marlon Brown's letter of resignation tinged with emotion, gratitude and caution to maintain the city's course toward progress.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Three arrests made after Tuesday morning Sarasota shooting
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 31, 2024
Three arrests made after Tuesday morning Sarasota shooting

Two teens, ages 14 and 15, and one adult face multiple charges in a shooting that left one juvenile with non-life-threatening injuries.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Backlash and affirmation
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 28, 2024
Backlash and affirmation

Negative campaigning backfired in the Manatee primary, while Sarasota voters showed rejection of two incumbents and affirmation for two others.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Sarasota County's OnDemand service debuted in 2021.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 16, 2024
Islandwide OnDemand ride-share service to begin this month

The new transit system extends Sarasota County’s Breeze OnDemand service to include Manatee County portion of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Bistro in Sarasota Art Museum is offering an Heirloom Tomato and Bacon Tartine with corn and basil as part of its $25 two-course lunch.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • June 4, 2024
It's time to save and savor Sarasota's eateries

The area's annual Restaurant "Week" runs through June 14.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Lakewood Ranch's Dick Vitale says he's grateful for the staff at Sarasota Memorial Radiation Oncology Center.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 23, 2024
Lakewood Ranch's Dick Vitale finishes final cancer treatment

Vitale's belief in staying positive and having faith keeps him strong during his latest battle with cancer.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Students’ complaints fall on deaf ears
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • August 20, 2024
Students’ complaints fall on deaf ears

Things to consider in voting for Sarasota County School Board.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Sarasota County issues air quality alert
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 11, 2024
Sarasota County issues air quality alert

Seasonal Saharan dust may affect residents with asthma or other respiratory conditions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County Commission District 1: Alexandra Coe
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2024
Sarasota County Commission District 1: Alexandra Coe

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
This River Club South home at 7646 Tralee Way to Bryan sold for $1.35 million. It has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,730 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 10, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Aug. 26-30 in Lakewood Ranch

A Riverdale Revised home on Regatta Way tops the week's sales at $2.53 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The courtyard of The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 18, 2024
Looking for things to do in Sarasota? She wrote the bucket list.

Kelly Stilwell is the author of the recently released book “100 Things to Do in Sarasota Before You Die.”

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jack Kushin, 7, Cason West, 7 and Kai Dodge, 6, came dressed as Spider-Man.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 3, 2024
City of Sarasota summer camp keeps kids active

The experience provided fun and games and included a major league trip and costume day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Charmaine Hunter
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 12, 2024
Sarasota Ballet names community engagement director

Charmaine Hunter was previously director of community enrichment for Orlando Ballet.

  • Arts + Culture
Jennifer Pilate, Erin McLeod and Felton Pilate
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 16, 2024
White House honors Senior Friendship Centers CEO with Lifetime Achievement Award

The prestigious award recognized McLeod's more than 6,500 hours of community service in her lifetime.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A neighbor sent snowbird Sue Reese this photo of her condominium at Spanish Main Yacht Club.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 6, 2024
Snowbirds returning to a vastly different Longboat Key

Although Longboat was left in destruction after the two hurricanes, snowbirds are preparing to make the most of the season on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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