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One of the new solar-powered lights at the Bayfront Park dog park.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 16, 2024
Solar-powered lighting installed at Longboat's Bayfront dog park

Longboat's dog owners can enjoy the Bayfront Park dog park with their pups after the sun sets.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Amaryllis Park Place III buildings, as shown in this Hoyt Architects rendering, will be three stories tall with a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units, all priced at 80% or below area median income.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 28, 2025
Housing Authority secures funding from Lee County agency

The Sarasota County Commission has OK'd loans from Housing Finance Authority of Lee County to fund construction of two low-income housing projects.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Senior Frankie Clark, senior Carson Fisher, junior Allen Clark and senior Marvin Palominos are expected to be major contributors for ODA football in 2024.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 6, 2024
ODA football chases another state title

The Thunder have made changes during the offseason, but the program's ethos remains the same.

  • East County
  • Sports
Manatee County is gearing up for the RUN Manatee 5K Series in 2025. Three races will be held across the county at different locations from April through November.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 8, 2025
Manatee County gears up for new 5K series

The races will take place at Tom Bennett Park, Coquina Beach and Rye Preserve from April through November.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Purple Ribbon Committee has until June 30, 2025 to submit its report on suggestions for repurposing the Van Wezel Peforming Arts Hall.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 23, 2025
Cost to keep the Van Wezel going estimated at $17 million

The draft Karins Engineering report to the city's Purple Ribbon Committee includes systems upgrades and flood proofing the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, but not expanding or reconfiguring seating.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Loud argument over commitment issues causes hotel disturbance
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 24, 2024
Loud argument over commitment issues causes hotel disturbance

After five years, she wants him to put a ring on it, leading to shouting at a downtown hotel. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
On Jan. 1 residents of Seaplace Condominiums take part in the annual Polar Plunge.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • January 7, 2025
Seaplace Condominiums hosts its annual polar plunge for new year

On Jan. 1,residents jumped in the Gulf of Mexico to start the new year off fresh.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The new piping (right) in Spanish Main is made of high-density polyethylene. The original piping (left) dates back to the 1960s.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 7, 2024
Spanish Main Yacht Club installs $1M of potable water pipes

The new, more resilient system took 10 years of work and was completely funded by the Longboat Key condominium.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Petey the Pelican welcomes guests to Save Our Seabirds located at 1708 Ken Thompson Pkwy.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 20, 2024
Save Our Seabirds reopens after hurricanes with future goals in mind

The avian rescue and rehabilitation facility on City Island reopened to the public on Nov. 18 after nearly two months of being closed after hurricanes Helene and Milton.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Contemporary Dance members, led by SCD Artistic Director Leymis Bolaños Wilmott, will join bassist Johnnie Barker and his band for SCD + The Barker Project, which runs Dec. 5-8 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • December 2, 2024
Modern dance meets jazz with SCD + The Barker Project

Sarasota Contemporary Dance's tentpole event of the season is a first-time collaboration.

  • Arts + Culture
Columbia Restaurant is known for its authentic Cuban sandwiches, vibrant paella and signature sangria.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 29, 2025
Columbia Restaurant preserves family tradition while evolving with the times

A staple for visitors and locals alike, the Columbia Restaurant shares the legacy behind its tasty traditions.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
A threat was made on social media against Braden River High School Sept. 19, the Manatee County School District confirmed.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • September 19, 2024
New shooting threat made against Braden River High School

A new Snapchat message is the latest in a series of recent threats.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • November 9, 2022
Instructions from Ian

While we await the effects of Tropical Storm Nicole, we should take heed of the lessons we learned from Hurricane Ian.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Tyler and Maya Kirby.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 21, 2024
Son returns to operate plant-based coffee house his father founded

Simon's Coffee House, founded in 1991, has become a staple of plant-based dining in the Sarasota community.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Todd Richardson, the principal of B.D. Gullett Elementary School, helps third graders Oliver Bates and Dylan Berg with a reading assignment.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 28, 2024
What will it take for Manatee schools to earn an A?

School District of Manatee County leaders say sustained progress key to becoming an A district.

  • East County
  • Schools
A view of downtown Sarasota along the bay front from the Ringling Causeway.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 14, 2024
Downtown Master Plan update seeks to enhance city's brand

Sarasota city commissioners debate the composition of an ad hoc committee that will be seated to take the 2020 plan into the future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alex Ortega started building a career for himself at Turtles on Little Sarasota Bay when he was 16 years old and new to the country.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 27, 2023
Alex Ortega built an American dream at Turtles on Little Sarasota Bay

Now 50 years old and the general manager, Ortega started working at the Siesta Key restaurant when he was only 16 and didn't speak English.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Excess sand and infrastructure damage can still be seen Wednesday, Oct. 2, at Caspersen Beach. Sarasota County Parks staff are continuing response and recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 2, 2024
Water restoration on Siesta Key nearly complete

Beaches remain closed as debris pickup begins.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Volunteer Dawn Brown
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 30, 2024
Salvation Army opens Sarasota food pantry to meet increased need

The nonprofit introduced the new services in response to a rising number of visitors to the Venice location and food requests from those seeking utilities assistance in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hugh Culverhouse Jr. and Embracing Our Differences President and CEO Sarah Wertheimer.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 2, 2025
Culverhouses give $100,000 to Embracing Our Differences

The gift from Hugh and Eliza Culverhouse makes up for a gap in funding as the annual exhibit lost funding from Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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