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James Griffith, Coral Pleas and Terry McKee will participate in the first event in the Sarasota Speakers Series Sept 23.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • September 10, 2024
New speaker series in Sarasota hopes to inspire rising entrepreneurs

"Disruption, Innovation & Opportunity" is set for Sept. 23.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Restaurant worker dispatch for possible battery
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 19, 2025
Restaurant worker dispatch for possible battery

Investigation comes up empty in the case of a woman with a black eye, her confiscated phone and a first date that involved a luxury hotel room. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
A rendering by SB Architects of the west (right) and east towers proposed to replace the Hyatt Regency hotel adjacent to The Quay.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 8, 2024
Hyatt redevelopment still faces many obstacles

Developer Kolter Urban cites internal city "crossfire" over conflicts along Boulevard of the Arts as several other issues remain unresolved.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Donors can bring a 25-year vision to life
  • By Jeffrey Lenobel |
  • February 10, 2025
Donors can bring a 25-year vision to life

A new library will be a Longboat Key hub for technology and a gathering spot for the community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Cesar Lopez of The Danny Bub Combo plays the trumpet.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 12, 2025
Fresh Fridays block party helps kicks off the new year

“New Year on the Block” ushered in the year 2025 while offering the signature sights and sounds of Fresh Fridays.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch High junior Sam Obine-Galvin (middle) will row at his first USRowing Youth Nationals at Nathan Benderson Park June 6-9 in the Sarasota Crew first varsity boys 8+ boat.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 27, 2024
Sarasota Crew rowers set for Youth Nationals

The USRowing event will descend onto Nathan Benderson Park on June 6-9.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jacob Fuentes, left, and Matthew Ireland were two of several Braden River wrestlers who helped each other stay sharp during after-school practice ahead of the state championships.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • March 10, 2025
Braden River HS sends program-record 8 wrestlers to state championships

Learn more about the wrestlers who had a record-breaking season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Town canals were put into seven groups to help pursue funding sources.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 26, 2024
New surveys will provide updated report on canal conditions

Last year’s pitch to start the canal maintenance program on Longboat Key was met with commission confusion.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A more than 9,000-square-foot home with frontage on Little Sarasota Bay features Italian-inspired touches.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • September 4, 2024
$28.35M bayfront villa hits market in Sarasota County

A more than 9,000-square-foot home with frontage on Little Sarasota Bay features Italian-inspired touches.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players bring "H.M.S. Pinafore" to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Monday, Jan. 27.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • January 22, 2025
It's topsy-turvy time as two Gilbert and Sullivan shows come to town

The Victorian operettas continue to delight audiences 150 years after their creation.

  • Arts + Culture
Terri Weagant starts in "Spaceman," which runs through Feb. 16 at Urbanite Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 6, 2025
Urbanite's 'Spaceman' is out of this world

Summer Dawn Wallace directs a human story in a science-fiction universe.

  • Arts + Culture
Jon Mongeau, Lita and John Brannan are the owners of Le Gardenia Bleu.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 3, 2024
New flower shop opens before hurricanes on Longboat Key

Le Gardenia Bleu aims to bring hope to Longboat Key with its unique trinkets from local artists and accessible flowers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Commissioners Reggie Bellamy, County Administrator Scott Hopes and Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge listen to Commissioner Vanessa Baugh's comments. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 24, 2022
Manatee County declares state of emergency for Tropical Storm Ian

The County Commission rapidly chose to convene for an emergency vote Saturday afternoon.

  • East County
  • News
CERT members Jill and Jordan Perlin, along with Lakewood Ranch CERT President Jim Emanuelson, presented hurricane preparedness information on June 4 at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 11, 2024
Hurricane preparedness tailored to Lakewood Ranch

The Lakewood Ranch CERT held a public information session at Town Hall.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County previously planned to bring a learning center and community space to Whitney Plaza.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 12, 2025
Longboat, Manatee County officials discuss options for north-end center

Manatee County officials expressed interest in continuing the project in a new, permanent location and potentially entering a short-term lease in the interim.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Real foods, like the fresh produce found at the Sarasota Farmers Market, are a cornerstone of a healthy diet.
  • By Mirabai Holland |
  • March 21, 2024
How to eat for longevity with simple lifestyle changes

"If there are more than three lines of ingredients on a food label, put it back."

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Ohana Trustee LLC, trustee, sold two homes at 6633 Gulf of Mexico Drive to SISP 33704 LLC, trustee, for $19.75 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 24, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for 2024 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

Five properties on Longboat and Lido keys sold for more than $10 million this year, led by a two-home property at $19.75 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Ryan Kohn is leaving the Sarasota Observer sports beat after eight years.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 25, 2024
Sports editor says goodbye to Sarasota after eight years

Stories from the beat will stick with Ryan Kohn along his journey.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Manatee County now has ordered mandatory evacuations of both Zones A and B as Hurricane Ian approaches.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 27, 2022
Manatee County orders more mandatory evacuations in face of Hurricane Ian

Anyone living in Zone A or Zone B are now ordered to evacuate while Zone C residents are encouraged to find shelter farther inland.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County School Superintendent, Terry Connor.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 13, 2025
School board approves new positions and vehicle leasing agreement

The school board approved new positions, which can be incorporated into future budgeting to support a variety of growing needs, as well as a leasing agreement for its white fleet vehicles.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
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