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By Ian Swaby |
October 3, 2024

Repurposed Bee Ridge Park building offers relaxing after-school spot for teens

The Ridge Teen Center recently reached the milestone of one year in operation, although staff hope more families will find out about the site.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Letter to the Editor |
January 11, 2024

The city needs to simplify zoning for bars and restaurants

An Observer reader attempts to streamline the city's zoning language for bars and restaurants.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Ian Swaby |
July 22, 2024

Explorers of the Galaxy summer camp teaches drama and life skills

The Drama Kids theater program recently moved into a permanent space featuring a black box theater, on Interstate Boulevard.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
April 30, 2024

SPAC architect selects Sarasota-based firm as architect of record

Italy-based Renzo Piano Building Workshop has named Sweet Sparkman as its local partner to design a new Sarasota Performing Arts Center.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
July 8, 2024

Amended city commissioner complaint shifts focus from slander to libel

A Sarasota resident challenges the prior ruling that Kyle Battie was acting as an elected official when he made racial allegations during a public meeting.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
August 30, 2024

SRQ flight path over Longboat Key discussed after unexpected change

The Federal Aviation Administration admitted fault in not communicating a flight path change in a recent meeting between local and FAA officials.

Longboat Key
News

By Letter to the Editor |
January 11, 2024

Performance appraisals for City Commission

A former city commissioner encourages residents to make sure the commission is serving the public good.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
May 24, 2024

Sarasota fleet services team ranked among the Americas' best

National Association of Fleet Administrators rates Sarasota County's maintenance team 13th among its top 100 Best Public Fleets.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
June 20, 2024

Police recruiters work to fill every sworn position

Law enforcement veterans say Sarasota is an easy sell when recruiting officers for the SPD.

Sarasota
News

By Adam Hughes |
July 24, 2024

Top residential real estate sales for July 8-12 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A home in Lighthouse Point tops the week's sales at $10.8 million.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Lesley Dwyer |
September 12, 2024

SMR ignited trust for fire district growth

In 1994, there was only one fire station. Now, East Manatee Fire Rescue has 10 stations and a training tower.

East County
Neighbors

By Jay Heater |
September 12, 2024

Nonprofits play key role in Lakewood Ranch's growth

A small-town feel prompts newcomers to immerse themselves in the community.

East County
Neighbors

By Laura Cole |
September 12, 2024

Celebrating 30 years

Lakewood Ranch represents our legacy of vision and community building.

East County
Opinion

By Jim DeLa |
June 21, 2024

Hospital board candidates square off at Tiger Bay forum

Growth, the role of the board and medical freedom were hot topics.

Sarasota
News

By Emma Burke Jolly |
June 14, 2024

The best fish and chips in Sarasota and Manatee counties

Battered bliss: The best renditions found this side of the pond.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Observer Staff |
June 21, 2024

Casey Key road washout blamed on June 13 storm

Repairs are underway, county officials say.

Siesta Key
News

By Adam Hughes |
May 16, 2024

Top residential real estate sales for April 29 to May 3 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Southpointe Shores home on Cove Terrace tops sales at $5.1 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
May 27, 2024

Sarasota filmmaker follows female friendship in 'Guy Friends'

The film by Jonathan Smith premieres May 31 in Sarasota, New York and Los Angeles.

Arts + Culture

By Andrew Warfield |
July 13, 2024

Sarasota County repeals business tax as an EDC funding source

The tax burden of nearly $500,000 will be shifted from businesses to all county taxpayers with a 50% match per private dollar invested.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
July 13, 2024

Builders stuff backpacks for Sarasota and Manatee Boys & Girls Clubs

Stuff the Backpack is an annual event for the Suncoast Builders Association.

East County
Neighbors

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