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The Chidsey Building is being restored as part of The Bay's Phase 2 project.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 31, 2024
The Bay undertakes restoration of historic Chidsey Building

The project is expected to be complete by summer of 2025.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Stacey Marks (left) and Kari Schroeter (middle) perform a dance workout.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 26, 2024
Chamber's small business awards highlight community of caring

More than 600 people gathered to celebrate 30 local businesses on June 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Sand dunes rise to nearly the top of the first floor at one of the Hermitage Artist Retreat's historic buildings following Hurricane Helene.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • October 8, 2024
Can the Hermitage Artist Retreat find refuge from the storm?

Hermitage CEO Andy Sandberg vows to rebuild after being hit by a hurricane twice in two years.

  • Arts + Culture
Pre-hurricane stress erupts in domestic shoving match
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 23, 2024
Pre-hurricane stress erupts in domestic shoving match

An argument becomes slightly physical as a woman accuses her husband of falling short in preparing for Hurricane Milton. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Seniors with qualifying incomes who own homes in Sarasota are now eligible for a $50,000 city homestead exemption.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 20, 2024
Sarasota approves property tax break for some homeowners

Seniors with qualifying household income can double their local homestead exemption from $25,000 to $50,000.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rev. Charleston Wilson holds a print depicting Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 25, 2024
Works by Japanese artist Sadao Watanabe donated to Church of the Redeemer

The collection of 24 paintings and prints by the Watanabe, whose work is also included in the collection of the Vatican, were donated by Hugh Culverhouse Jr.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Geomar Perez and Alessandro Di Ferdinando
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 29, 2024
Salsa night revival brings dancers to St. Armands

15 South By Napule hosted the weekend event featuring a Latin band from Tampa and DJs from Miami.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
From left, Kelly Borgia, Emily Joslin and Carol Martin Brown.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 14, 2024
GCCF makes three leadership changes

Changes include the promotion of Kelly Borgia to director of brand engagement.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Deykyi Ronge and Alex Pelletier starred as two longtime friends in Brenda Withers'"Westminster," which was the winner of the fourth Modern Works Festival and was produced during Urbanite Theatre's 2023-24 season.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • August 26, 2024
Urbanite's Modern Works Festival 'is like Christmas every day'

The five-day playwriting festival sparks joy for artistic director Summer Dawn Wallace.

  • Arts + Culture
The Unit 244 condominium at 3040 Grand Bay Blvd. has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 2,369 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 11, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Aug. 26-30 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A condominium in Grand Bay tops the week's sales at $1.45 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The yacht Blue Symphonie sits in a slip at Marina Jack in Sarasota. The boat's owner said he would ride out Hurricane Milton on board.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • October 9, 2024
While many evacuate for Hurricane Milton, some choose to stay

Not everyone heeds orders to leave the water's edge.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Meteorologist Leigh Spann speaks at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall on Aug. 24.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 26, 2024
Lakewood Ranch CERT team hosts meteorologist Leigh Spann

Spann was the guest speaker at a hurricane preparedness event held at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

  • East County
  • News
The condominium will be the tallest building on the north end of the island once completed.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • January 11, 2023
Town approves condo plan for land once owned by Mote Foundation

The building, which will be located at 5630 Gulf of Mexico Drive, will be the tallest building on the north end of the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Amy Ebert of Pop Craft offers some handcrafted frozen treats at the Lakewood Ranch Community Campout on Feb. 19-20, 2023.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 7, 2023
Manatee County food trucks could face new regulations

While Manatee County has basic rules of conduct, more specific language is being proposed for the Land Development Code.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High running back Cullen McRae (23) and quarterback Liam Fernandez (28) will both get chances to shine in 2024.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 12, 2024
Lakewood Ranch High football wants to see growth in 2024

Head Coach Scott Paravicini said the Mustangs can succeed despite their inexperience.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sisterhood for Good members Kathy Collums, Maria MacDonald, Julie Benjamin, Samina Morrow, Angela Massaro-Fain and Becca Towery stand in front of the designer handbags that will be up for grabs during Designer Bag Bingo Oct. 10.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 2, 2024
Designer Bag Bingo makes winners of Lakewood Ranch-area nonprofits

Sisterhood for Good hopes to raise $50,000 or more from its signature event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Amber Tarbet takes 13-year-old Leah Barros through her riding lesson with the help of Martha Murphy, Lisa Hughes and Sheryl Aguilar. SMART with Heart is looking for more volunteers and instructors to serve more people.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 1, 2024
Nonprofits merge to continue providing therapeutic equine therapy

Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy has merged with Hooves with HEART to become SMART with Heart.

  • East County
  • News
Bobby Burnett (left) and his family go to the beach with his brother Josh Burnett (right) and his family, who were visiting from Nicaragua. Bobby Burnett says his brother and his family have been tremendous support since his daughter Grace Burnett suffered from a brain aneurysm suddenly.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 4, 2024
12-year-old's aneurysm leaves her family living in a 'nightmare'

Grace Burnett remains in intensive care since Aug. 4, and her parents hope to spread awareness about brain aneurysms.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
An adult bald eagle sits on the tree that houses the nest on Buttonwood Drive.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 13, 2024
Safety concerns prompt eagle nest removal debate in Longboat neighborhood

The bald eagle nest in the tree on Buttonwood Drive may now pose a threat to a homeowner's property because of hurricane damage.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Origin has additional locations in Southside Village, UTC and Palmer Ranch. (File photo)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 12, 2022
New restaurants offering pizza, coffee and more open in Sarasota, Waterside Place

Four of the Sarasota area's newest places to grab a bite are now ready for you.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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