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By Lesley Dwyer |
February 17, 2024

Opa, St. Barbara Greek Festival is back in Sarasota

The annual Greek Glendi is in its 40th year and runs through Sunday at the St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church.

East County
Neighbors

By Petra Rivera |
November 24, 2024

Lord’s Warehouse works to reopen next year after Hurricane Helene

After losing 75% of its merchandise, the Lord's Warehouse at the Longboat Island Chapel asks for donations and volunteers to reopen by February.

Longboat Key
Business

By Liz Ramos |
April 10, 2024

Lakewood Ranch veteran honors father in Dream Flight

Loren Wanless re-created a 1937 photo of his father with a World War II-era open cockpit biplane.

East County
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
July 23, 2024

Funding hiccup downsizes affordable housing project, for now

The city of Sarasota approves Amaryllis Park Place III with one less building than planned because of county funding timing complications.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
September 19, 2024

Colson Hotel fate remains uncertain amid demolition bid

A developer is working with a grassroots effort to preserve the century-old building that was once a haven for Black Americans in the Jim Crow era.

Sarasota
News

By Petra Rivera |
December 4, 2024

Anna Maria Gift Boutique reopens on Longboat Key

Brigette Kubin brings whimsical art and gifts to lighten up Longboaters as they recover after hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Longboat Key
Business

By Robert Plunket |
November 21, 2024

State-of-the-art model home offers a master class in contemporary design

John Cannon's farmhouse modern Wild Blue model home, Pindari, blends the latest in styles, mixing farmhouse elements with contemporary design.

East County
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
December 19, 2024

Sarasota students share Christmas wishes in letters to Santa

Students at Fruitville Elementary School, Tuttle Elementary School and Suncoast School for Innovative Studies shared what they hope to receive this Christmas.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
November 6, 2024

SPD responds to woman hiding in shrubbery

The woman took refuge in bushes at Lido Beach fearing a random man may assault her. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Business Observer Staff |
November 20, 2024

Scorned woman goes on vandalism spree at baby daddy's house

After ex-boyfriend refuses an early-morning visit, a woman's rampage results in more than $4,000 in damage including someone else's car. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Letter to the Editor |
September 5, 2024

Opening of St. Regis is not all good news

Some Longboaters are disappointed in what the St. Regis development could have been.

Longboat Key
Opinion

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 |
December 14, 2024

USF Sarasota-Manatee honors regional chancellor as she prepares to retire

The campus attributes accomplishments to Karen Holbrook including the opening of the Student Center and Atala Residence Hall.

Sarasota
Schools

By Carter Weinhofer |
July 22, 2024

Save Our Seabirds' education programs take flight

Director of Outreach and Avian Care Sarah Rubin said the educational ramp-up will start at the end of summer.

Longboat Key
News

By Ian Swaby |
October 24, 2024

Sarasota schools highlight property tax referendum ahead of general election

The referendum provides funding for a variety of needs in the school district ranging from arts, to career and technical education, to safety and security.

Sarasota
Schools

By Ian Swaby |
October 23, 2024

Fabulous Arts Foundation repairs new LGBTQ+ center following Hurricane Milton

The center, which suffered serious damage from the storm, is being repaired to offer programming and a "safe space" for the community.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
October 30, 2024

One Park West approval completes planning for The Quay

The construction schedule will depend on final plans for the adjacent Hyatt Regency site redevelopment, which will impact views and pricing in the 69-unit residential tower.