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By Ian Swaby |
July 3, 2023

Boat racers power through big waves and summer heat at Grand Prix

The 39th annual Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix drew 60 teams of racers to the waters off Lido Beach on July 1 and 2.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Ryan Kohn |
June 19, 2024

Impact transfers abound on Sarasota football scene

These players will make a difference for their teams this fall.

Sarasota
Sports

By Petra Rivera |
June 12, 2024

Retired trial lawyer moderates discussion groups on current events

Mike Karp uses his Bronx roots and legal knowledge to facilitate conversations on world news and political issues.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
March 28, 2024

Community Harvest SRQ rescues produce for food banks

Community Harvest SRQ helps prevent unwanted produce from going to waste, offering the items they collect to local food banks.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Adam Hughes |
December 20, 2023

Top residential real estate sales for Dec. 1-4 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Bird Key home on Mourning Dove Drive tops the week's sales at $11.5 million.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Petra Rivera |
February 21, 2024

A day in the life with Sarasota's top Realtor

Roger Pettingell, Sarasota's best-selling Realtor for the 14th year, shares keys to his success in real estate and his efforts to humanize his work life.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
January 18, 2024

Career training program receives $71,000 grant from Truist Foundation

CareerEdge offers fast-track training to prep local residents to enter the workforce.

Sarasota
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
January 3, 2024

8 must-see Sarasota arts events in 2024

The arts are alive and well in Sarasota’s vibrant cultural scene, and 2024 has the potential to be a record-breaking year.

Arts + Culture

By Ryan Kohn |
January 24, 2024

Your guide to Sarasota's high school soccer playoffs

A handful of local teams have a chance to make postseason runs.

Sarasota
Sports

By Letter to the Editor |
February 14, 2024

Florida needs to do more to attract doctors

An area doctor writes that Florida has several hurdles to clear in order to draw more medical professionals.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Lesley Dwyer |
March 14, 2023

St. Mary's holds Sara Campbell fashion show

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church held a fashion show at the Sarasota Yacht Club on Monday.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
January 9, 2024

Sarasota Children's Museum kicks off quest for a dedicated space

The inaugural event of Sarasota's Children's Museum drew families to The Bay Park, offering children interactive experiences and hands-on learning activities.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Adam Hughes |
April 3, 2024

Top residential real estate sales for March 18-22 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Lido Beach home on Bryant Drive tops the week's sales at $9 million.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Matt Walsh |
June 15, 2023

High side of the Obsidian

As always, there are cries of doom when a developer proposes a creative project. But fact is more are on the way, and they bring far more good than bad.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Adam Hughes |
March 5, 2024

Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 19-23 in Lakewood Ranch

A Mallory Park home on Anchor Bay Trail tops the week's sales at $1.7 million.

East County
Real Estate

By Ian Swaby |
December 11, 2023

Sarasota School Board to request resignation of Bridget Ziegler

The Dec. 12 Sarasota County School Board meeting follows accusations of hypocrisy against Ziegler for the admission of a tryst with her husband and another woman.

Sarasota
Schools

By Andrew Warfield |
October 25, 2023

The Bay celebrates its first anniversary

With planning for future phases underway, the Bay Park Conservancy throws a birthday party for Sarasota's signature park.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
February 7, 2024

City Island attraction park proposal merits further study

Divided over a public-private partnership proposal to activate Ken Thompson Park, commissioners voted 3-2 to allow further evaluation of Ride Entertainment's project.