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By Andrew Warfield |
September 28, 2024

Developer reveals proposal to save the Mira Mar building

To restore the 100-year-old structure will cost $29 million paid for with proceeds from the sale of 70 condos in twin 18-story towers built behind it.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
June 19, 2024

Motorcycle seller ghosts buyer with tardy title transfer

Police suspect fraud when purchaser by proxy reports no title two months after buying a Harley. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Kurt Schultheis |
May 18, 2010

Sign code discussion gets confusing

The Planning and Zoning Board had more questions after reviewing potential changes to its sign code Tuesday, May 18.

Longboat Key
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
April 8, 2024

Manatee County and residents at odds over communication restrictions

Residents are not allowed to call in to commission meetings or comment on Manatee County's social media platforms.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
September 16, 2024

Multipurpose convention space is one possibility for Van Wezel

Visit Sarasota County's Erin Duggan tells Purple Ribbon Committee a hybrid convention center/performance space is an option.

Sarasota
News

By Eric Snider |
May 16, 2024

Florida panthers, still a rare sight, are seeking suitable territories to survive

Bill Samuels, founder of the Florida Panther Project, has devoted much of his adult life to the preservation of the endangered feline.

East County
News

By Jay Heater |
March 9, 2024

17-year-old male dies in an east Bradenton shooting Friday

A 17-year-old Parrish male is arrested on probable cause of manslaughter with a firearm.

East County
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
May 6, 2024

At 93, wildlife photographer keeps his focus behind the lens

Former drive-thru farm veterinarian Lou Newman retraces the winding road that led him to Sarasota and his passion for photography.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Louis Llovio |
July 6, 2024

Food service vendor loses contract at SRQ airport, cuts nearly 100 jobs

New concessions and shops, with several local brands among them, are coming to the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

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 |
June 6, 2023

The city wants your opinion on regulations for restaurants, bars, nightclubs

Ordinance changes are intended to better define dining and entertainment establishment regulations in the city of Sarasota.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
July 19, 2024

Sarasota County School Board District 3: Gregory Wood

Meet the candidate.

Elections

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
May 13, 2024

Save the date for Sarasota's inaugural Living Arts Fest in November

Jeffery Kin says it's time for Sarasota to have an interdisciplinary arts festival.

Arts + Culture

By Emma Burke |
May 4, 2024

3 spots for tasty Mexican brunch, dinner and dessert in Sarasota

Make the most of Cinco de Mayo in Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Liz Ramos |
May 1, 2024

Lakewood Ranch Cub Scouts prepare for annual Pinewood Derby

The top three winners from six dens will participate in the Manatee District Pinewood Derby.

East County
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
July 17, 2024

The Players' new theater heads to South Washington Boulevard

The Sarasota City Commission instructs staff to draft a lease that moves the proposed project outside Payne Park but still includes Payne Park Auditorium.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
May 21, 2024

Creative Kids of SRQ enters nonprofit scene with Youth Art Show

The nonprofit offered the gallery walls to young artists and helped them visualize a future in the arts.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
February 27, 2024

Resident starts dispute over private beach, turns out to be public

A civil dispute over what was assumed to be a private beach called for police intervention. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.