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By Petra Rivera |
October 15, 2024

ACE Hardware on Longboat Key throws barbecue after Helene

Reed and Ginny Savidge hope to bring camaraderie and free food to all those struggling on Longboat after two hurricanes.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota County |
November 20, 2024

ELC Sarasota Builds Bright Futures for Our Littlest Learners

The ELC serves 4,000 children and assists 150 childcare providers annually, yet the work doesn’t stop there.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Aircraft manufacturer to bring $40 million investment to SRQ

Swiss-based Pilatus Business Aircraft plans to lease 17 acres of airport property for 40 years to build and sell aircraft, creating 350 jobs.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
July 3, 2024

Man's dinner comes with a communications gap and a head slap

Dining al fresco on Main Street, a victim reported a racial slur followed by an assault. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Observer Staff |
August 31, 2024

Piccolo wins statewide aviation leadership award

The president and CEO of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport has been honored by the Florida Airports Council.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
October 8, 2024

Longboaters share their Hurricane Helene stories

Residents recount where they were when the hurricane hit and how it impacted their lives.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
August 23, 2024

Register now for annual Sustainable Communities Workshop

The daylong event will feature a keynote address by "Planetwalker" John Francis.

Sarasota
News

By Marty Fugate |
August 23, 2024

A theater critic tackles his hearing loss

For Observer contributor Marty Fugate, becoming hearing-impaired theatened his livelihood.

Arts + Culture

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
December 25, 2024

For Sarasota arts groups, 2024 was the year of fancy footwork

Cultural institutions showed agility as they dealt with everything from grants cuts to hurricanes.

Arts + Culture

By Liz Ramos |
November 13, 2024

St. Barbara Church to benefit local nonprofit with Autumn Fest

The Greek Orthodox church's Philoptochos chapter is focused on helping the less fortunate through Greek food.

East County
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
March 9, 2024

CareerEdge offers free CNA training program

The fast-track program for certified nursing assistants will begin April 30.

Sarasota
News

By Petra Rivera |
October 13, 2024

Some Longboat events still on after Helene, Milton

Community centers and organizations assess how to approach the 2024-2025 season on Longboat Key after two hurricanes.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

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 Liz Ramos |
May 15, 2024

After family tragedy, LRHS senior refocuses to graduate

Cristal Aguillon doesn't let hardships stop her from becoming the first in her family to attend college.

East County
Schools

By Adrian Moore |
October 18, 2023

‘Live Local’ will help affordability — a bit

The lack of affordably priced housing, especially rental housing near wage-earner jobs, remains one of Sarasota’s most vexing economic and social challenges.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Petra Rivera |
April 29, 2024

Cigar club on Longboat Key is now open for its inaugural members

Club Leaf & Bean co-owners Mark Zini and Matt Kaltenberger are close to reaching their max for membership for the new members-only social cigar lounge on Longboat Key.