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By Monica Roman Gagnier |
October 20, 2025

A contemporary classical music troupe grows in Sarasota

Samantha Bennett and George Nickson are kicking off enSRQ's 10th season.

Arts + Culture

By S.T. Cardinal |
October 27, 2025

Bayfront Park naturally filters stormwater, prevents flooding

More effective than an average drainage ditch, Longboat Key's bioswales at Bayfront Park are an example of environmental stormwater management practices.

Longboat Key
News

By Robert Plunket |
October 30, 2025

This Lido Shores home was once the center of Sarasota's social scene — and scandal

Once the stage for Sarasota's most dazzling dramas, this spectacular Lido Shores estate is back in the spotlight.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Jack Nelson |
October 21, 2025

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Jasmine France

The junior for Sarasota girls' cross country placed third in the Out-of-Door Invitational as the Sailors took top honors.

Sarasota
Sports

By Ian Swaby |
October 22, 2025

Tuttle Elementary gets moving with hip-hop educational theater

Performing artists and educator Paige Hernandez, the current artist in residence with Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation, visited the school.

Sarasota
Schools

By Adam Hughes |
November 5, 2025

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

A home in Bay Isles on Bayou Pointe tops the week’s sales at $3.5 million.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Jack Nelson |
November 20, 2025

Riverview girls swimming wins another state title

The Rams collected 12 medals en route to their fifth straight FHSAA Class 4A state championship.

Sarasota
Sports

By Observer Staff |
October 17, 2025

SRQ named best resort airport by USA Today

The Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport heads the list of Top 10 Resort Airports as ranked by USA Today.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
November 12, 2025

In memoriam: Remembering the Longboat friends we lost in 2025

Longboat Key remembers the friends and family we lost from April through October.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
October 23, 2025

Arts organization declines county's damage restoration ultimatum

Hermitage Artist Retreat opts to have Sarasota County repair the campus it leases rather than take a lump sum to make repairs and assume liability.

Sarasota
News

By Dr. Joseph Barak, DPM |
October 23, 2025

More Than Medicine: Dr. Barak’s Whole-Body Approach to Foot and Ankle Pain

Rooted in devotion, stepping forward with Sarasota.

Health

Odor investigation at courthouse prompts Ringling response

Fire-rescue and police briefly closed the street, but no injuries or evacuation were reported.

Sarasota
News

By Janet Combs |
October 19, 2025

Safari Sarasota raises funds to boost education in rural South Africa

The annual dinner benefits the All Heart Fund, which partners with the Good Work Foundation to provide digital education for kids in underserved areas of the country.

Black Tie

By Ian Swaby |
October 20, 2025

Firefighters turn up the heat at chili cook-off

The 25th annual Morton's Firehouse Chili Cook-Off brought together various fire departments for chili-making competition and camaraderie.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Adam Hughes |
October 28, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for Oct. 13-17 in Lakewood Ranch

A home in Wild Blue at Waterside on Blue Shell Loop topped the week’s sales at $4.43 million.

East County
Real Estate

By Observer Staff |
October 21, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Oct. 23-29

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Observer Staff |
August 15, 2025

FDOT plans US 301 resurfacing

The Florida Department of Transportation will hold an Aug. 19 public meeting on plans to repave U.S. 301 between U.S. 41 and 10th Street in downtown Sarasota.