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The proposed Calle Miramar hotel violates Sarasota County's Comprehensive Plan, according to a ruling by 12th Judicial Circuit Court Judge Hunter Carroll.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 23, 2024
Sarasota County taxpayers on the hook for $270,000 in legal fees

The Sarasota County Commission approved settlement agreements on attorneys' fees for Siesta Key hotel opponents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Palm Aire's Nick Barbi says students in the Community Observations and Analysis using Spectroscopic Techniques and Wetlands Imaging to build Stewardship of the Environment program will use spectrometers. The program is funded through the Mary Jo Barbi STEAM Education and Scholarship Fund.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 7, 2024
Nonprofit creates education fund in honor of Palm Aire resident

Science and Technology Society fund will provide educational programming to students.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Keep politics out of medicine, SMH
  • By Patricia Maraia |
  • July 29, 2024
Keep politics out of medicine, SMH

The Medical Freedom movement has morphed into polarizing agendas that present an imminent threat to the quality and longevity of our valued community hospital.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar will open in the Center Point plaza off of University Parkway on Oct. 9.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 5, 2024
Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar set to open in Lakewood Ranch

The bar will open on Oct. 9 in the Center Point plaza off University Parkway.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Small businesses honored at Sarasota Chamber event
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 24, 2024
Small businesses honored at Sarasota Chamber event

Thirty businesses in 10 different categories were recognized with awards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michael Bodnyk, Monica Sirocchi, Kenneth Bowermeister, Andrii and Yurii Padkovskyi
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 11, 2024
St. Armands Lutheran host Strings Con Brio to kickstart free concert series

The Midsummer Music on the Circle series aims to make arts and culture more accessible to the public.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 25, 2024
Economic impact of tourism stays strong, despite dips in visitor numbers

The Longboat Key Chamber plans on advertising to support local businesses for end-of-season slowdown next year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Unit 1204 condominium in Block 6 has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 2,984 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 4, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for June 17-21 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey and Nokomis

A Block 6 condominium in Ritz-Carlton Residences tops the week's sales at $4.6 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The iconic Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota's "Purple Palace," kicked off its delayed season with "Menopause the Musical 2," on Jan. 4.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 2, 2024
Work underway for new Van Wezel engineering report

Karins Engineering has begun its deep dive into the building as the Purple Ribbon Committee awaits its evaluation for future use.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Asolo Repertory Theatre is based in FSU Center for the Performing Arts adjacent to The Ringling Museum.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2024
Asolo Repertory Theatre receives $1 million donation

The estate of Mary Jo Reston is the theater company's benefactor.

  • Arts + Culture
This Country Club East home at 7429 Seacroft Cove sold for $2,595,000. It has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,955 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 1, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Sept. 16-20 in Lakewood Ranch

A Country Club East home on Seacroft Cove tops the week's sales at $2.6 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Selby Gardens names new vice president for strategic communications
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 26, 2024
Selby Gardens names new vice president for strategic communications

Nancy Seijas-Kipnis previously worked for the Tampa Museum of Art for more than a decade.

  • Arts + Culture
This was a busy few opening weeks so far
  • By Michael Harris |
  • October 8, 2024
This was a busy few opening weeks so far

In Michael Harris' first three weeks as managing editor of the Longboat and Sarasota Observers, the area has had two hurricanes.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Original Wolfie’s Deli and Wolfie Cohen’s Rascal House will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 18, 2023
Sarasota deli that shuttered two days after its debut reopens

The Original Wolfie’s & Rascal in the Rosemary District, a New York-style and Jewish deli that opened to big fanfare Nov. 2 only to temporarily close two days later, has reopened.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The Sarasota Orchestra presents "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back" in October.
  • By Su Byron |
  • August 23, 2024
Season is almost here. Save the date for these arts performances and exhibits.

The 2024-2025 arts season is packed with inspiring and captivating performances and exhibits. Here are seven sensational not-to-miss experiences.

  • Arts + Culture
The home at 238 Island Circle has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 2,854 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 20, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for June 3-7 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey and Nokomis

A home in Sarasota Beach tops the week's sales at $3 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
High school football roundup.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 31, 2024
High school football roundup: Aug. 30

Six area program took home wins Friday night.

  • East County
  • Sports
It’s time for tax relief
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • June 10, 2024
It’s time for tax relief

County Commissioner Neil Rainford writes that he wants to lower property taxes.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Storm debris outside multiple stores at St. Armands Circle. Most stores have been gutted, some to the studs.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 7, 2024
Troubles pile up as St. Armands digs out from under

The city of Sarasota responds to merchants' removal pleas as decaying debris piles remained on Friday while they attempt to recover from Hurricane Helene.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A forest of campaign signs fill the space along Fruitville Road at the polling place at the Knights of Columbus hall on Fruitville Road.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • August 20, 2024
Sarasota voters head to the polls on primary election day

Balloting off to slow start countywide

  • Sarasota
  • News
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