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Harry Anand's Change of Watch ceremony. Bobby Overall, Brian Will, Alex Lancaster, Harry Anand and Pete Kujawski.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • January 30, 2024
Yacht Club leader preaches local involvement as key to progress

New Commodore Harry Anand brings his skills as a business leader, community activist and mayor to the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Vice President Char DeMoss accepts a delivery from the bay, from Scott Matthews.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 15, 2024
Scuba divers remove hidden hazards from Sarasota Bay

Suncoast Reef Rovers has found benches, weapons and traffic cones in local waters.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A guide to the birds to spot each month in Sarasota
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 25, 2024
A guide to the birds to spot each month in Sarasota

When and where to find the bird of the month (and how to identify them), according to local experts.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Erendira and Nik Wallenda present a check Wednesday for more than $100,000 to Nate's Honor President Rob Oglesby to go toward the rescue's $14 million improvement program.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 18, 2024
High-wire artist presents Nate's Honor Animal Rescue with sky-high check

Nik Wallenda's "A Brave New Wonderland" show generates $108,377 toward Nate's improvements.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Native landscape education program to begin at Celery Fields
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 31, 2023
Native landscape education program to begin at Celery Fields

Monthly classes are offered at Celery Fields by Sarasota Audubon Society and Serenoa Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A map from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows the drought conditions for the Southwest Florida Water Management District.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 11, 2024
Manatee County burn ban remains despite rain in forecast

Commissioners extended the burn ban for another week but hope the rainy forecast alleviates dry conditions.

  • East County
  • News
Lisa Schurr, co-founder and director of Support Our Schools, addresses the board, including members Tim Enos and Chair Karen Rose (pictured).
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 9, 2024
Sarasota School Board votes to reject new Title IX rules, risks federal funding

The resolution defines biological sex as "an immutable characteristic that cannot be changed, fluid, or altered,” and pledges to support for legal opposition to Title IX changes.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Attendees collaborated with local artist Brandon Thrift to create a community art piece.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 17, 2023
Community Foundation honors partners, community at Better Together

For the first time, Gulf Coast Community Foundation's Better Together event was opened to the general public in a downtown block party.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Saanvi Parmar smiles wide at the First Tee Leadership Academy, held June 17-22 in Atlanta.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 4, 2024
Riverview golfer learns lessons of a lifetime at First Tee Leadership Academy

Saanvi Parmar said she felt like a brand-new person after attending the Atlanta event.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
East County’s Evan Bouthillier receives hands-on experience in Manatee Technical College's diesel systems technician program by working on Manatee County Search and Rescue vehicles. Bouthillier hopes to become a master mechanic.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 24, 2024
MTC student says his education gives him power in the job market

East County's Evan Bouthillier is graduating from the diesel system technician program with plans to continue learning.

  • East County
  • Schools
This Country Club home at 6919 Belmont Court sold for $2 million. It has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,159 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 23, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for April 8-12 in Lakewood Ranch

A Country Club home on Belmont Court tops the week's sales at $2 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
"Enmeshed in Nature" at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • February 21, 2024
Plants steal the show in Selby tribute to two female artists

The exhibition "Yayoi Kusama: A Letter to Georgia O'Keeffe" at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens celebrates a fateful correspondence.

  • Arts + Culture
Artist Court, at the corner of South Washington Boulevard and Adams Lane, is proposed as a 139-unit market rate apartment development.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 18, 2023
New apartments progress in downtown Sarasota

A nine-story, 139-unit multifamily building called Artist Court is proposed at Washington Boulevard and Adams Lane.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Construction of the $132 million Mote SEA is on schedule for opening by the end of 2024.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 31, 2024
$700 million worth of Sarasota projects take shape

Project leaders update the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce on the expected cultural and economic impacts of Mote, The Bay and more.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Zumba is among the activities offered at The Bay Park.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 12, 2024
Free ways to get fit and stay healthy in Sarasota

From beach yoga to high-intensity training at The Bay, the city has something to offer fitness seekers of all stripes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Florida Department of Transportation is in the study phase of improvements to the Little Ringling Bridge.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 2, 2024
Little Ringling Bridge public hearing planned

The Florida Department of Transportation will present project alternatives and seek public input on March 21.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota-Bradenton airport positioned for major growth
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 7, 2024
Sarasota-Bradenton airport positioned for major growth

SRQ keeps growing to meet current and expected demand. Here’s the math on what makes it go.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Prehab falls into two main categories: general and sport specific.
  • By Mirabai Holland |
  • June 16, 2024
An ounce of prehab is worth a pound of rehab

Healthy lifestyle choices can help prevent injuries and preserve mobility.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Alyssa Martin, Jenny Townsend and Kara Nally
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 29, 2024
Attendees toast to successful Forks & Corks

After moving back to January, the event showed why it’s one of the most sought-after tickets of the season.

  • Black Tie
Nicole Machenheimer and Maloney
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 10, 2024
Sarasota teacher adopts dog her class met on field trip

Maloney was a special guest during a performance of "The Call of the Wild" at the Van Wezel.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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