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Marlon Brown (left) will retire as Sarasota city manager on Oct. 15. Deputy City Manager Patrick Robinson (right) has expressed no interest in replacing him.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 1, 2024
Senior city staff member may become interim city manager

An unidentified City of Sarasota director level employee is under consideration to replace the retiring Marlon Brown as the city plans for national search.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Prep finished its first baseball season 4-10, but Head Coach Alex McDuffie said the Eagles learned a lot about what it takes to be a team.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 23, 2024
New Lakewood Ranch Prep baseball program starts with the small details

For the meantime, the pitch is for the players to learn responsibility to their teammates.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ringling College of Art and Design.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 12, 2024
Symposium kicks off Ringling College AI program

The new certificate program at Ringling College of Art and Design will help students employ artificial intelligence in a variety of disciplines.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Molten bronze is poured from the crucible into a series of molds at Bronzart Foundry.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 20, 2024
Bronzart Foundry creates art for sites around the world

The Sarasota-based foundry crafted an award for the 14th Dalai Lama.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Gerrit Paul Groen sang for Christ Church on Aug. 25.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 26, 2024
Christ Church of Longboat Key hosts world-renowned musicians

Gerrit Paul Groen sang a variety of worship songs at his parents' congregation to connect them to their faith.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cardinal Mooney's RJay Mosley catches a deep ball from Devin Mignery against Booker High. Mosley would score on the play.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 23, 2024
Cardinal Mooney High football seeks repeat title

The Cougars are in a new classification in 2024, but carry the same physicality and passion.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The welcome center at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens will be the first stop for guests.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 2, 2023
Selby Gardens Phase 1 work nears completion

With opening ceremonies date uncertain, the annual Lights in Bloom will go on as scheduled.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Riverview High's DJ Johnson ran for 1,660 yards and 23 touchdowns in 2023.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 22, 2024
Riverview High football wants to build on successful foundation

The Rams have the skill position talent to make a postseason run.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Charlie the goldendoodle from Cannons Marina is one of Jadyn Norton's regular clients.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 13, 2024
Dog groomer makes a name for himself on Longboat Key and beyond

Jadyn Norton decided to start a new chapter in his life by moving to Sarasota. It led him to start his own business, Puppy Pals Dog Grooming, which has been a success so far.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota philanthropist Ernie Kretzmer, a generous supporter of the city's artistic institutions, died Aug. 24 at age 99.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • August 30, 2024
Remembering a scientist who nurtured Sarasota's arts

Ernie Kretzmer died on Aug. 24, four months short of his 100th birthday.

  • Arts + Culture
The Sarasota Polo Club mascot for 2020, Mason Chukker, gets a belly rub from Alex Jeanroy, the Lakewood Ranch co-area coordinator for Southeastern Guide Dogs.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 23, 2024
The best things to do this spring in Lakewood Ranch

The don’t-miss events during March, April and May 2024 in and around Lakewood Ranch.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Longboat police evict man camping near Beer Can Island
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 30, 2024
Longboat police evict man camping near Beer Can Island

While on patrol, officers find a man violating the prohibition against camping on Longboat Key. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The Red, White and Blueberry Celebration at Fiorelli Winery is about bringing people together to celebrate community and the country's independence.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 14, 2024
Fiorelli Winery celebration to benefit Suncoast Charities

Sales from the Red, White and Blueberry Celebration on June 29 will benefit Sarasota nonprofit Suncoast Charities for Children.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Will affordable housing policy encourage 'concrete canyons'?
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 15, 2024
Will affordable housing policy encourage 'concrete canyons'?

Sarasota Vice Mayor Jen Ahearn-Koch worries that the city's proposed incentives might bring about unintended consequences.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Guest owed $15,000 in unpaid hotel bill
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2024
Guest owed $15,000 in unpaid hotel bill

After attempting to collect a more than $15,000 tab, a downtown hotel called law enforcement for assistance. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
From left, The Exchange Secretary Anne Johnson, CEO Karen Koblenz and President Chris Gallagher at the organization's arts and cultural awards ceremony in 2023.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 2, 2024
The Exchange awards $404,000 in grants

Formerly Women's Exchange, the organization annually awards funds to regional arts groups with revenues from its consignment operations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • 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
American Airlines is adding new daily nonstop service to LaGuardia Airport in New York City.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • June 25, 2024
SRQ to add new daily flight to New York City

American Airlines will now offer six destinations out of the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A rendering of One Park West on Block 9 in The Quay. The building to the right is One Park on Block 1, both planned by Property Markets Group of Miami and New York.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 21, 2024
One Park West condo prices to top out at $3 million

Property Markets Group is taking reservations for the 75-unit companion condo tower to One Park in The Quay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The great blue heron flies out of the crate onto the beach.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 31, 2024
Great blue heron rescued earlier this summer released after rehabilitation

The bird spent a little over a month at Save Our Seabirds, and its rescuer Terri Driver was able to be a part of the full-circle moment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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