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By Observer Staff |
February 4, 2024

Guests show their secretive sides at Opera Gala’s masked ball

The Sarasota Opera’s annual gala transported attendees to a Venetian carnival for the evening.

Black Tie

By Lesley Dwyer |
September 4, 2024

Myakka Elephant Ranch puts guests to work, not elephants

With three elephants retired from the entertainment industry living on the compound, Myakka Elephant Ranch provides engaging experience while promoting elephant conservation.

East County
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
July 4, 2024

Community members bring to life Revolutionary War-era fashion

Sarasota Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution explain what it takes to re-create the costumes of 18th-century patriots.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
April 23, 2024

Sarasota Police Department welcomes nine new officers

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody tells new recruits, "It takes a very special person to answer the call."

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
March 20, 2024

Transition Sarasota rebrands as Community Harvest SRQ

The change is intended to better reflect the organization's mission to close the hunger gap.

Sarasota
Business

By Emily Walsh |
May 1, 2024

That’s one heckuva wrap!

Of course, there was fashion, food and fun, but the amount of money donated this year tops the charts as a season standout.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Adam Hughes |
March 7, 2024

Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 19-23 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

An Oyster Bay Estates home on Lake Shore Drive tops the week's sales at $6.25 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Observer Staff |
July 17, 2024

Holiday traffic frustration prompts two road rage incidents

Drivers exit their vehicles to block the path of others during two incidents over the July 4 weekend. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Petra Rivera |
July 27, 2024

The Paradise Center’s volunteer program thrives after relaunch

The nonprofit's volunteers assist with reception, gardening, marketing and events.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Adrian Moore |
May 15, 2024

Red tide and you is a great place to START

If you are not familiar with the local nonprofit Solutions to Avoid Red Tide, you should be.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Adam Hughes |
March 27, 2024

Top residential real estate sales for March 11-15 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A condominium in Sage LBK tops the week's sales at $5.65 million.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Observer Staff |
March 14, 2024

Siesta Kiwanis Club nurtures early reading

The Read Learn Dream program places books and other literacy-enhancing materials in the hands of preschoolers in select city schools.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

By Mark Gordon |
January 16, 2024

Former Sarasota chamber CEO to run for hospital board seat

A well-known advocate for businesses and nonprofits in Sarasota has filed to run for the Sarasota Memorial Hospital Board.

Sarasota
News

By Adam Hughes |
June 5, 2024

Top residential real estate sales for May 20-24 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A home in Sleepy Lagoon Park tops the week's sales at $2.5 million.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
May 26, 2024

A former CEO combines fringe and philanthropy

Keith Alessi donates the proceeds from his fringe show, "Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me But Banjos Saved My Life," to charity.

Arts + Culture

By Andrew Warfield |
July 10, 2024

City development standards manual receives first update in 22 years

Design and development standard have evolved, but the city of Sarasota's manual hasn't been updated since 2002.

Sarasota
News

By Mark Gordon |
January 9, 2024

Former Playboy president lists Siesta Key home for $20 million

Entrepreneur Randy Nicolau, a former president of Playboy, has listed a waterfront home in Siesta Key's Hidden Harbor community for $20 million.

Siesta Key
News

By Liz Ramos |
August 28, 2024

Love, advocacy inspire Lakewood Ranch resident to join Men Wear Pink

David Perkowski will hit the runway to support American Cancer Society in honor of family members who have survived cancer,

East County
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
June 28, 2024

GCCF makes two C-suite moves to bolster philanthropic services

Joe Carter and Sasha Pyatte will execute the Gulf Coast Community Foundation's strategy to deepen donors' philanthropic impact.

Sarasota
Business

By Carter Weinhofer |
March 20, 2024

Report: Sarasota Bay ecosystem gets clean bill of health

Sarasota Bay Estuary Program's new report card goes beyond water quality with data on seagrass and other important indicators.

Longboat Key
News

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