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At the 2024 gala, friends Erica Molinar and Jessica Mendez cheers to Mendez's good health and the much needed financial support she received from the Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2022.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 18, 2025
Lakewood Ranch foundation to host murder mystery gala

The Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation is hosting Mystery Under the Stars on March 1 at The Ora in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Shelter staff were at the entrance to welcome visitors.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 26, 2024
Sarasota residents settle into place at Southside Elementary shelter

The site is one of 12 evacuation centers operated by Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Remembering the Longboat friends we lost
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2024
Remembering the Longboat friends we lost

This offseason, Longboat Key said goodbye to several friends, family and community members.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 14, 2024
Longboat Key town hall to close temporarily for resiliency reinforcements

The building will close over the holidays for construction to start on the hardening project that upgrades the roof, windows and generator.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota's Alyssa Luciano, her children, Kennedy, Ava (center) and Alivia, and her husband, Dustin, will be the benefactors of the Esplanade fundraiser to support the nonprofit, Love McKinley. Ava Luciano, who is 10, is in remission from acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 1, 2024
Esplanade women to host fundraiser to support 10-year-old girl with cancer

Proceeds from a benefit cocktail party will support the Sarasota girl through the nonprofit Love McKinley.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Artem Kopmar, a captain of the Braden River Soccer Club U16 boys team, dribbles around Davi Pereira at a team practice.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 16, 2024
Braden River Soccer Club will earn national exposure at Denver tournament

The U16 boys soccer team won the Florida State Cup in May to qualify for the US Club National Cup.

  • East County
  • Sports
The St. Armands Circle Art Festival with Craft Marketplace was held Sept. 30 and Oct 1.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 2, 2023
St. Armands Art Festival features accomplished artists from around the world

Tourists, visitors and locals admired the wide variety of art on display Sept. 30 and Oct. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Observer recommends
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 19, 2025
Observer recommends

As is often the case on Longboat Key, whenever there is an election for Town Commission, Longboat Key voters have good, competent choices.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Sarasota County Public Hospital Board, at-large Seat 1: Tamzin A. Rosenwasser
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 19, 2024
Sarasota County Public Hospital Board, at-large Seat 1: Tamzin A. Rosenwasser

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 23, 2025
Another suspect in River Club home invasion arrested

Vail, Colorado, police arrest the fleeing suspect, who was headed for Mexico.

  • East County
  • News
Mooney senior Hunter Sheffield rips a shot for a goal against Barron Collier. Sheffield had two goals in the game.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 2, 2024
Cardinal Mooney boys lacrosse handles the pressure

The Cougars secured the No. 1 seed in the regional tournament for the first time.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
I-75 closures between SR 64 and US 301 start Monday
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 17, 2025
I-75 closures between SR 64 and US 301 start Monday

During the week of Jan. 20, crews will close I-75 between State Road 64 (exit 220) and U.S. 301 (exit 224) from midnight to 3 a.m.

  • East County
  • News
Resident calls police, accuses neighbor of cutting sprinkler lines
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 1, 2024
Resident calls police, accuses neighbor of cutting sprinkler lines

After receiving a high utility bill and finding a cut sprinkler line, a resident was suspicious that her neighbor was to blame. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Miso-glazed Chilean sea bass is a specialty at Deep Lagoon Seafood & Oyster House in Waterside.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 20, 2025
Family values, commitment to quality on the menu at Phelan Family Brands

CEO and co-Owner Grant Phelan discusses the family business, including its newest member, Deep Lagoon Seafood & Oyster House.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Trezure B.Coles and Suzanne Grodner star in Urbanite Theatre's "Jennifer, Who is Leaving," which runs through Dec. 1.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 29, 2024
Once upon a time in a donut shop

Urbanite Theatre's "Jennifer, Who is Leaving" makes America's invisible women visible.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 27, 2024
Longboat Key hosts annual Toys for Tots campaign through Dec. 9

Through Dec. 9, residents can drop off donations at three locations around the town.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Camila McMahon, 3, looks over the pumpkins available at the Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival on Oct. 8, 2023.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Oct. 3-9

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Some houses along Gulfside Road were completely destroyed.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 2, 2024
How can the Sarasota area change course for future hurricane adaptation?

Local climate expert Bob Bunting, CEO of the Climate Adaptation Center, weighs in on what the Sarasota region could do to be more proactive about more frequent storms.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota's iconic "Mermaid Fountain" has been included in the Smithsonian Institution's collection of public artworks.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 12, 2024
Smithsonian adds Sarasota's 'Mermaid Fountain' to its public art collection

The iconic downtown fountain will be honored by the city of Sarasota at a Sept. 13 ceremony.

  • Arts + Culture
Roads in downtown Sarasota are flooding following Hurricane Idalia.
  • By James Peter |
  • February 8, 2024
Sarasota nonprofit says the time to adapt to climate change is now

Climate Adaptation Center CEO Bob Bunting will present climate change research and possible adaptations at an upcoming lecture.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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