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By Matt Walsh |
March 20, 2024

A tough, 50-year decision

No matter what, the commissioners are intent on moving forward as quickly as possible with the construction of an 8,000-square-foot public library branch on Town Center Green.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Andrew Warfield |
January 19, 2023

Affordable apartment community inches closer to approval

Eight years and several revisions after it first surfaced, affordable-priced apartment community Sarasota Station enters the late stages of Development Review Committee approval.

Sarasota
News

By Adam Hughes |
July 3, 2024

Top residential real estate sales for June 17-21 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A home in Corey’s Landing tops the week's sales at $3.8 million.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Observer staff |
December 9, 2022

Sarasota County libraries closed Friday

Facilities will reopen countywide on Saturday following a staff development day.

Sarasota
News

By Louis Llovio |
May 25, 2023

Mira Mar building sold for $17M to developer

The historic downtown Sarasota building on Palm Avenue has sold to a local developer after safety concerns and an inability to get a demolition permit killed the previous deal.

Sarasota
News

By Emily Leinfuss |
August 15, 2023

New restaurants await your tastebuds in Lakewood Ranch

The Lakewood Ranch region is attracting a host of new restaurants, including those with popular followings in downtown Sarasota.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Janet Combs |
March 5, 2024

Boys & Girls Clubs celebrate Youth of the Year with Steak and Burger cookout

The annual event brings together supporters and attendees of the area's Boys & Girls Clubs.

Black Tie

By Marty Fugate |
May 16, 2024

Take in flavors of the world without leaving Lakewood Ranch

Want to avoid the hassles of international travel? This globetrotting itinerary requires no passport.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Observer Staff |
August 3, 2023

Sarasota's Sage Restaurant honored by Wine Spectator magazine

The restaurant won the 2023 Award of Excellence for its wine selection and service.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Observer Staff |
December 20, 2023

Package thief arrested on grand theft, drug charges

A Sarasota woman was caught on video taking packages valued at more than $1,800. Cocaine was also found in her possession.

Sarasota
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
June 12, 2024

Matthew Peterson wins new Carl Foreman Award at Ringling College

Peterson won for "Swan Song," his film about a film student and his father living with Alzheimer's.

Arts + Culture

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
September 7, 2023

Meet Sarasota's new arts czar

Brian Hersh holds the power of the purse for local cultural organizations.

Arts + Culture

By Emily Leinfuss |
January 22, 2024

Graffiti-inspired drawings come to Art Center Sarasota

The images in artist Christopher Skura’s upcoming exhibition, “Social Studies,” were drawn from the collective subconscious with a style he began developing during the pandemic.

Arts + Culture

By Ryan Kohn |
May 22, 2024

ODA football uses spring season to reload

The Thunder program wants back-to-back SSAA titles, and the journey begins now.

East County
Sports

By Observer Staff |
May 22, 2024

Suspects questioned after climbing Quay construction fence

Two men claimed they got lost after being kicked out of a nearby luxury hotel. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Andrew Warfield |
February 2, 2023

Downtown luxury condo tower nearly sold out

Only two of 39 condominiums remain available at The DeMarcay, including a two-level, 6,814-square-foot unit priced at $12.5 million.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
April 5, 2024

24 named storms forecast for a high-activity hurricane season

Climate Adaptation Center, a Sarasota-based nonprofit focused on challenges arising from climate change, predicts a total of 24 named storms, 12 hurricanes and six major hurricanes in the 2024 Atlantic season.

Sarasota
News

By Elizabeth King |
May 15, 2024

Hob Nob officially closes after 67 years in Sarasota

Co-owner Cary Spicuzza cites several reasons for Hob Nob Drive In's closure, including the post-pandemic economy. But a forthcoming food truck could keep the brand alive.