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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

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

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

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

By Observer Staff |
July 3, 2024

Former Bucs running back Warrick Dunn gives helping hand to single moms

New Habitat for Humanity homeowners in Sarasota are surprised with a full house and pantry.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Adam Hughes |
August 27, 2024

Top residential real estate sales for Aug. 12-16 in Lakewood Ranch

A Country Club East home on Crosshill Court tops the week's sales at $2.23 million.

East County
Real Estate

By Andrew Warfield |
June 10, 2024

Sarasota County's property value estimates climb nearly 10%

Preliminary assessments released June 1 also show the city of Sarasota's residential and commercial property values increased by 9.53%.

Sarasota
News

By Elizabeth King |
June 11, 2024

Sarasota Community Foundation CEO announces retirement

Roxie Jerde, the head of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, will retire in June 2025.

Sarasota
Business

By Ian Swaby |
September 4, 2024

Harvest House's reopened events space helps support emergency shelter services

The newly reopened venue will host gatherings that include fundraising events and weddings, while also generating revenue for the nonprofit's emergency services.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Adam Hughes |
September 3, 2024

Top residential real estate sales for Aug. 19-23 in Lakewood Ranch

A Riverdale home on Hawk Island Drive tops the week's sales at $2.4 million.

East County
Real Estate

By Observer Staff |
July 18, 2024

Sarasota County Tax Collector: Charles A. Bear

Meet the candidate.

Elections

By Liz Ramos |
October 22, 2024

Manatee schools tax referendum collection doubles since inception

Since the 1-mill property tax referendum was first implemented in 2018-2019, the funds collected have risen from $37.3 million to $75.5 million.

East County
Schools

By Jay Heater |
November 5, 2024

Final preparations in order for inaugural Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival

Producer Paul Benjamin says the Lakewood Ranch location should be a great place for the event to prosper.

East County
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
October 24, 2024

Siesta Key slowly comes back to life

Two weeks after Hurricane Milton hit Sarasota, business owners say there's still further to go before Siesta Key returns to normal, while patrons and the community continue to offer support.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
November 13, 2024

Manatee nonprofit aims to raise $100,000 in November

Every dollar raised by Take Stock in Children Manatee in November will go directly toward college scholarships.

East County
Neighbors

By Marty Fugate |
November 8, 2024

Executive chef at Ophelia’s on the Bay explores his culinary curiosity

This inventive executive chef is an explorer, not a settler. His culinary adventure never ends.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Andrew Warfield |
May 17, 2024

Controversial condo tower receives partial DRC sign-off

The luxurious Obsidian still faces administrative decisions on street-level adjustments while the Lofts on Lemon II public housing project faces scrutiny.