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By Gayle Williams |
November 3, 2025

Sarasota Opera's 'Così fan tutte' sparkles with wit and warmth

Mozart's comedic opera marks the revival of a fall production at the company.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Dana Kampa |
November 5, 2025

Longtime Save Our Seabirds volunteer receives award nomination

Mattie Watson has worked with the avian rescue group for years, and Visit Sarasota County gave her a nomination for the Haley Hall of Fame Award.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Eric Garwood |
November 21, 2025

2025 was a record year for Sarasota sea turtles

Mote teams document more nests than ever, but turtle disorientations were also at a record level.

Longboat Key
News

By Dana Kampa |
November 7, 2025

Check out free St. Armands art fest this weekend

Admission is free to this annual art show, which will feature mixed-media artists, painters and more.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
November 12, 2025

It's Read Everywhere winner finds high ground in Swiss Alps

This year's winner of the Observer's It's Read Everywhere contest enjoyed the "trip of a lifetime" and showed that the Sarasota/Siesta Key Observer is as well traveled as Agent 007.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
October 15, 2025

Man alleges spying operation at a downtown convenience store

Convinced he was on a CIA and FBI hit list for his knowledge of international espionage, a man kicked a store customer whom he believed was following him. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Zachary Christensen, Adrian Moore, Steven Vu |
November 12, 2025

Florida lawmakers need to be aware of long-term pension strategy

The state pension fund is still in a deficit and policymakers should avoid financial risks.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
October 22, 2025

Medication drop-off set Saturday at Sarasota Sheriff's Office, Police Department

The events are aimed at raising awareness of properly disposing of unwanted medications.

Sarasota
News

By Dana Kampa |
November 25, 2025

Kiwanis Lawn Party on City Island will host 32 restaurants

The charitable event is raising funds for the Children's Guardian Fund, which supports foster families throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Louis Llovio |
October 29, 2025

'Mighty' Siesta Key Kiwanis Club helps children, one community at a time

Poverty can happen anywhere. The Siesta Key Kiwanis Club is working to insulate Sarasota kids from its effects.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
November 1, 2025

Florida Studio Theatre starts Arts Plaza construction

Florida Studio Theatre's McGillicuddy Arts Plaza will include three new performance venues, structured parking and residential units.

Sarasota
News

By Adam Hughes |
October 23, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for Oct. 6-10 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A two-property sale on Irving Street tops the week's sales at $3.8 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
November 25, 2025

Hermitage fellow is fixing the world one song at a time

Tom Lubben, the middle member of The Lubben Brothers, will perform with clarinetist Shawn Allison at Benderson Park in a Hermitage Sunsets concert.

Arts + Culture

By Ian Swaby |
October 29, 2025

Former Israeli hostage meets Sarasota supporter, recounts experiences

Omer Shem Tov, captured by Hamas during the Nova music festival in 2023 before he was freed this year, found a "second mother" who lives in Sarasota.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Jack Nelson |
November 18, 2025

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Madison Muller

The sophomore placed first for Riverview girls' cross country at the FHSAA Class 4A-Region 3 championship.

Sarasota
Sports

By S.T. Cardinal |
October 6, 2025

Sarasota native picked to lead Sarasota Bay Estuary Program

Ryan Gandy describes Sarasota Bay as a unique habitat that's a "well-respected jewel" more accurately described as a coastal lagoon, not a bay.

Longboat Key
News

By Dana Kampa |
October 29, 2025

Cross-country walker reaches Longboat

In an effort to raise support for mental health services, Kyndal Ray Edwards is walking to all four corners of the country.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
October 26, 2025

Chamber welcomes Selby Gardens president as board chair

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's annual meeting welcomed board chair Jennifer Rominiecki, as well as keynote speaker Jim Knight, a Hard Rock International executive.