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Artists including Isabelle Gasse (front) compete during the festival.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 17, 2025
Siesta Key's 'sand manager' has made a career out of sand

Andy Daily grew up on the sands of Siesta Key beach, and now his life involves serving the Siesta Key Crystal Classic Sand Sculpting Festival.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
City of Sarasota Public Works personnel work on removing sidewalk murals in Burns Court.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 3, 2025
Sarasota completes removal of sidewalk and crosswalk art

Interim City Manager Dave Bullock told the Sarasota City Commission non-compliance with a state order to remove all right of way art would risk $67 million in state funding.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Damage to the Sparito Pier beneath the Ringling Bridge is estimated at $1.3 million.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 1, 2025
Sarasota estimates $17 million remains in post-storms damage

According to a city report it will take two years and $17.4 million to repair hurricane damage and replace lost piers in Sarasota parks along the waterfront.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kirt F. Bopp (1950-2025)
  • In Memoriam |
  • December 8, 2025
Kirt F. Bopp

Kirt F. Bopp, 75, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, in an accident while cleaning his windows at home—a task so characteristic of the care and pride he took in everything he touched.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Sarasota Opera will perform "La boheme."
  • By June LeBell |
  • February 9, 2011
Music Review: Sarasota Opera: La boheme

Sarasota Opera's production of 'La boheme' stands the test of time and should be revisited often.

  • Arts + Culture
Sue Wertman has rung the bell outside the Publix on Longboat Key on behalf of the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key since 2013.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • December 21, 2025
Longest-serving Longboat bellringer attributes motivation to family

Sue Wertman, among her numerous other contributions to the community, has been ringing the bell for the Salvation Army on Longboat for 12 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Bayfront Park Recreation Center was moved to its current location in 1984.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • April 14, 2026
Budget planning kicks off with Longboat organization updates

The goals and objectives workshop gave community organizations a platform to discuss issues and suggest policies to the Longboat Key Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nick Dazio disposes of a television.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 25, 2026
Shred Stock recycling event collects 5 tons of paper, 3,364 pounds of electronics

This year, the drive-thru shredding event added electronics recycling while continuing to raise awareness of identity theft and fraud.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 6, 2009
Mystery Man

Few Sarasota business leaders, residents or city employees know much about City Manager Bob Bartolotta.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A Lake Club home at 7910 Staysail Court sold for $2.5 million. It has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,137 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 9, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for April 24-28 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Staysail Court tops this week's sales at $2.5 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Gabriel McDerment has been working on his musical, "Acceptance Pending," since his freshman year at New York University where he is now a junior.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 15, 2023
Braden River High alum to produce musical for Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Gabriel McDerment will debut his musical, "Acceptance Pending," in the international performing arts festival.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This Concession home at 8439 Lindrick Lane sold for $4.25 million. It has five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 6,082 square feet of living area. Photo courtesy of Michael Saunders.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 9, 2021
Concession home tops Lakewood Ranch area real estate sales at $4.25 million

Eight east Manatee County homes sell for $1 million or more for a combined $15,000,300.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 7, 2022
Bay Island Shores home sells for $4 million

A home on Bay Island Shores tops sales this week at $4 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2017
Vietnam War documentary omits truths

Beautifully wrapped great lie

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Aledia Tush, co-owner of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters, has spent nearly five decades helping shape the business into a Siesta Key institution known for its welcoming spirit and family-first approach.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • April 2, 2026
After 50 years of change, the best things stay the same at this stalwart shop

A Siesta Key fixture for five decades, CB’s Saltwater Outfitters continues to thrive under the steady leadership of Aledia and Mason Tush.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
This home at 1760 Spring Creek Drive has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,645 square feet of living area. It sold for $1,193,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 24, 2013
Home in Stillwater on the Bay sells for $2.15 million

SunTrust Bank sold the home at 1640 Bay Harbor Lane to Balazs Szabo, of Sarasota, for $2.15 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Suzanne Grodner, Lise Bruneau, Kendra Jo Brook and Christian Douglass in Asolo Rep's production of "Silent Sky."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 3, 2023
Asolo Rep's 'Silent Sky' honors pioneering astronomer

The stellar production at Asolo Repertory Theatre captures the intellectual excitement of astronomer Henrietta Swan Leavitt's discovery — but also the cost.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Kimberly Braun |
  • March 7, 2012
Celebrating Wellness, Contemplative Style!

Celebrating Wellness, Contemplative Style!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Eva Green in "Penny Dreadful." Photo source: Showtime Anytime.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 5, 2018
Cringe Blog: Behold terrible wonders

"Penny Dreadful," starring Timothy Dalton, Eva Green, Josh Hartnett and Harry Treadaway; and "Tucker and Dale vs. Evil," starring Alan Tudyk, Tyler Labine, Katrina Bowden and Jesse Moss, are this week's recommendations.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 22, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 28

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

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