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By Letter to the Editor |
January 4, 2024

Kudos to the Observer for a commitment to environmental reporting

The chair of Suncoast Waterkeeper notes the Observer Media Group's contributions to environmental initiatives.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
March 1, 2024

SMH receives $2.5 million gift for new research institute

The auditorium at the new Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute will be named for donors Joel and Gail Morganroth.

Sarasota
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
February 28, 2024

Mort Skirboll Jewish Film Festival gets a new venue

Films will be screened at the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee's new event space, The Ora.

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff |
May 8, 2024

Evicted couple fills the dumpster on the way out

Large furniture and other items placed in and around an apartment complex's trash left it inaccessible. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Andrew Warfield |
December 1, 2023

Christian Ziegler under police investigation for sexual battery allegation

An investigation of Sarasota County State Committeeman and Florida GOP Chairman Christian Ziegler has been underway for nearly two months.

Sarasota
News

By Liz Ramos |
June 19, 2024

Heritage Bee Farm in Myakka City keeps buzzing along

The family-owned bee farm educates people on beekeeping and breeds queen bees.

East County
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
March 28, 2024

Team Tony raises money at 7th annual Jackets and Jeans

The event, held March 2, raised $105,000 to provide peer support to cancer patients.

Black Tie

By Adam Hughes |
February 21, 2024

Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 5-9 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Lido Key home on Cleveland Drive tops the week's sales at $4 million.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Observer Staff |
August 29, 2023

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Aug. 31 to Sept. 6

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Observer Staff |
January 12, 2024

Sarasota police arrest two on narcotics, weapon charges

Charges include probation violations for both subjects.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
December 15, 2023

Concerns over 'factory appeal' of Tamiami apartments give way to approval

By a 3-2 vote, the 224-unit Calypso Sarasota on Tamiami Trail and 42nd Street can be built with conditions that include raising the foundation above street level.

Sarasota
News

By Adam Hughes |
April 10, 2024

Top residential real estate sales for March 25-29 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Lighthouse Point home tops the week's sales at $8.5 million.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Andrew Warfield |
November 30, 2022

Christmas parade, tree-lighting kick off holiday season

Downtown streets will be closed along the annual Christmas parade route beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday. The lighting of the new holiday tree at St. Armands Circle will take place Friday evening.

Sarasota
News

By Ryan Kohn |
April 25, 2024

Booker High alum hopes to hear his name called in NFL Draft

Defensive lineman Jacques Bristol believes he can bring run-stopping and leadership to a franchise.

Sarasota
Sports

By Observer Staff |
December 13, 2023

Police awaken residents in response to false kidnapping call

Officers surrounded a home during an early morning raid before determining the 911 call was fake. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.