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By Matt Walsh |
May 8, 2024

Shocker: DeSantis puts politics above competence

Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed inexperienced Manatee County Commissioner James Satcher over the most qualified candidate in Florida to be Manatee County’s supervisor of elections.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Carter Weinhofer |
January 31, 2024

Getting started with the Breeze OnDemand smartphone app

Here’s everything you need to know to use Sarasota County's ride-share service now available for all of Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
News

By Matt Walsh |
February 21, 2024

Yes, don’t derail the town project, but get control of it

We are in agreement with Mayor Ken Schneier. We don’t want Phase 3 of the town center project to be derailed.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Emily Walsh |
October 25, 2023

Every day is a Chamber of Commerce Day

Much more than networking and mixers, the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce is making an economic impact on our community by focusing on key issues, such as affordable housing and workforce development.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Liz Ramos |
May 29, 2024

Braden River Elementary to welcome new principal

Mary Oliva is ready to be a hands-on principal, engaging in all that Braden River Elementary has to offer.

East County
Schools

By Liz Ramos |
May 29, 2024

Salt Caves and Spa encourages healthy lifestyles with 'safe haven'

Owners Myra and Rafier Maldonado opened The Salt Caves and Spa after trying to find holistic treatments for their mothers, who died of cancer.

East County
Business

By Janet Combs |
January 2, 2024

Selby Gardens dazzles NYE with lights, ballet, front-row seats to fireworks

Guests rang in 2024 at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens with an elegant evening packed with fun.

Black Tie

By Observer Staff |
March 3, 2024

Banyan Ball Extravaganza marks ODA's 100th anniversary

The gala kicked off a year's worth of celebrations planned for The Out-of-Door Academy's centennial.

Black Tie

By Observer Staff |
October 2, 2023

Smoking ban begins in Sarasota County parks and beaches

The ordinance approved in July by county commissioners took effect Oct. 1.

Sarasota
News

By Adrian Moore |
March 13, 2024

Sarasota’s own answer to crime reduction

The most intractable problem of crime is that of repeat offenders. Solving that is no easy task, but in Sarasota, an impressive nonprofit called Project 180 is showing it can be done.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Petra Rivera |
April 3, 2024

Iconographer combines painting with prayer

All Angels gallery will be displaying Christine Hales' icons from April 7 to June 28.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
December 6, 2023

Go off the beaten path with these Sarasota and Venice holiday shows

In a season filled with festivities and holiday shows, it's easy to overlook smaller venues.

Arts + Culture

By Adam Hughes |
January 23, 2024

Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 8-12 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Anchorage Place tops the week's sales at $6.3 million.

East County
Real Estate

By Adam Hughes |
November 23, 2023

Top residential real estate sales for Nov. 6-10 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch

A condominium in Plaza at Five Points tops the week's sales at $3.6 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Observer Staff |
October 10, 2023

Sheriff's deputy shot, killed driver who tried to ram him, according to report

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office reports a shooting took place overnight in which a deputy shot and killed a driver who tried to ram him with a vehicle.