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Earlier this year, WSLR/Fogartyville co-founders Arlene Sweeting and David Beaton stepped down from managing the community radio station and listening room.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • April 25, 2024
WSLR/Fogartyville founders step down

Arlene Sweeting and Dave Beaton, who founded the radio station WSLR and the nightclub Fogartyville, are stepping down and moving to Michigan.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 5, 2024
Sarasota School Board sets vision for next 6 years, addresses VPK cost gap

The strategic plan prioritizes early childhood education and literacy.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Christopher Laney says the labor market in Sarasota County is OK for the moment, but the forecast has clouds on the horizon.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • November 21, 2024
Sarasota's labor market may see big shortages

Market analyst says the area's aging population is not being replaced.

  • 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
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 1, 2024
School board adopts tentative budget and new millage rates

The board approved the $1.35 billion budget and the property tax rate of 6.131 mills.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Longboat Key's beaches looked deflated after Hurricane Helene.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 2, 2024
Hurricanes historically miss Longboat Key

Hurricane Helene is the latest hurricane that didn't follow the trend of protection of the island from tropical storms.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
“Soul Crooners: Solid Gold Edition” runs through Nov. 17 at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • September 4, 2024
Sarasota arts groups take their shows on the road

Sarasota Ballet, Choral Artists, the Circus Arts Conservatory and Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe strutted their stuff out of town in the off season.

  • Arts + Culture
The oblivious politicians
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 12, 2024
The oblivious politicians

Mike Moran, Neil Rainford and Joe Neunder are on track to punish the EDC’s success. For what?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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
When a governor resigns because of a sex scandal, the political pecking order is up for grabs in Florida Studio Theatre's comedy "The Outsider."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 5, 2024
Florida Studio Theatre's 'The Outsider' takes aim at the politics of stupidity

Find out what happens when a nerdy lieutenant governor suddenly finds himself running the state.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Lakewood Ranch's JoAnn Moore, standing atop the finish tower, is bringing the Unleash Your Dragon event to Nathan Benderson Park in January.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 2, 2024
Cancer survivor brings her passion for Dragon Boat racing to the world

Lakewood Ranch's JoAnn Moore takes Dragon Boat racing to another level in Sarasota and beyond.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Culverhouse gives a half million dollars to Season of Sharing
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 2, 2024
Culverhouse gives a half million dollars to Season of Sharing

The gift from Eliza and Hugh Culverhouse Jr. to the annual campaign will help provide relief for local families impacted by this year's hurricanes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lola Bartolomeo, 10, learns the aerial silks.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 18, 2024
Circus Summer Camp teaches kids the art of performance

Circus Arts Conservatory offers the chance for children to discover new skills and grow confidence.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The home at at 1622 Kenilworth St. was built in 2017 and has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,058 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 17, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Sept. 30 to Oct. 4 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Nokomis

A Johnson Estates home on Kenilworth Street tops the week's sales at $3.45 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Furniture and other items is removed from homes along a street in Pinecraft.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 14, 2024
Pennsylvania Mennonites help Pinecraft residents with flood damage

The Plain Compassion Crisis Response seeks more volunteers as it begins to assist with flood damage in the area.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Newtown was established in 1914.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 3, 2024
Newtown earns listing in National Register of Historic Places

The district is now the largest Black historic district in Florida, according to the city of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 11, 2024
Storm damage forces Van Wezel to cancel rest of 2024 schedule

The orchestra pit, kitchen, dressing rooms and production offices were all flooded.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dick McLaughlin and Julia Piermont
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • June 14, 2024
Christ Church builds community to become a year-round church

Christ Church of Longboat Key hosted its first monthly lunch to encourage fellowship among congregants.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mahjong at The Paradise Center
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 10, 2024
Mahjong at The Paradise Center improves cognitive skills, builds community

Carol Peschel mastered the art of mahjong and now breaks down the challenging game for Longboaters.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sandy Finnegan, Debbie Karlin and Judy Posner
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • May 1, 2024
Women's Golf Association of Longboat Key celebrates end of season

This year saw the golf groups switch from paper scorekeeping to the Golf Genius app.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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