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By Janet Combs |
November 21, 2023

Sarasota goes head over heels at Wine, Women & Shoes

Forty Carrots' annual event didn't disappoint on the footwear, fashion or fun.

Black Tie

By Carter Weinhofer |
May 17, 2024

Plymouth Harbor shows appreciation to firefighters with annual lunch

Residents visited Sarasota County Fire Department Station 3, toured the facility and dined with the firefighters.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
March 4, 2024

Newsweek ranks SMH among the world's best hospitals

Sarasota Memorial Hospital has been recognized in the ranking since it began in 2019.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
May 22, 2024

Study: New arts center projected to bring $300M economic impact

The report also forecasts that a Van Wezel replacement would bring $313 million in new local tax revenues over 30 years and $1.7 billion in new construction.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
April 30, 2024

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for May 2-8

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Carter Weinhofer |
September 6, 2024

Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department gets refresher on marine rescues

The department's three shifts each recently spent a day on the water to brush up on rescue tactics.

Longboat Key
News

By Letter to the Editor |
July 15, 2024

Direct library funds to foster care children

A Longboat resident writes that libraries are redundant in 2024 thanks to technology.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
March 27, 2024

Wandering spouse wants to be left alone

A man who doesn't want to go home tells police he wants his husband to quit following him downtown. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Carter Weinhofer |
July 10, 2024

Longboat Key seeks interlocal agreement to share planning staff in emergencies

The town’s P&Z department asked to become part of an existing pact with neighboring municipalities to share staff in times of need.

Longboat Key
News

By Jim DeLa |
May 21, 2024

Workshop doesn't satisfy opponents of development near Celery Fields

The Sarasota Audubon Society says 170 homes near the bird sanctuary is a "gigantic concern."

Sarasota
News

By Jay Heater |
April 4, 2024

Toll Brothers joins Lakewood Ranch to market new Monterey village

Lakewood Ranch continues to expand its holdings as builders want to capitalize on the brand.

East County
Opinion

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
April 17, 2024

Sarasota Art Museum showcases works of Hermitage visual artists

The exhibition is the first collaboration between the two area cultural organizations.

Arts + Culture

By Andrew Warfield |
April 16, 2024

Sarasota Square Mall redevelopment approved

Last-minute height reduction of apartments secures enough County Commission votes to transform the mostly vacant mall into a mixed-use town center.

Sarasota
News

By Adam Hughes |
July 9, 2024

Top residential real estate sales for June 24-28 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Pavia Way tops the week's sales at $2.76 million.

East County
Real Estate

By Observer Staff |
May 4, 2024

Selby Gardens awards Sarasota student $15K leadership scholarship

State College of Florida graduate Zuleima Martinez will also receive mentoring and career guidance from Selby Gardens President and CEO Jennifer Rominiecki.