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A conceptual street level view from Adams Lane of Artists Court.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 7, 2023
Towles Court neighborhood braces for coming apartment complex

With 242-unit development Artists Court Residences proposed across the street, property owners in Towles Court ponder whether to cash in or stay put.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 1, 2024
APRIL FOOL: Application for sushi charter school to be approved

Students at a new charter school will learn how to make sushi and sashimi while simultaneously learning how to spell “sushi” and “sashimi.”

  • April Fools
Ellen Jaffe Jones has competed in Senior Games events, but is just as happy to run local events. To her, getting to run at all is the whole point.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 9, 2024
71-year-old Sarasota runner has placed in 300 races

Ellen Jaffe Jones has advice for people looking to enjoy a long life of running.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota County Mosquito Management patrols the entire county with a full-time crew of 20 and 11 more seasonal workers, treating for larvae and adult populations.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 17, 2023
Mosquito-borne illness warning issued for Sarasota County

A single case of West Nile Virus has been confirmed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"The New Black Vanguard: Photography Between Art and Fashion" opens May 27 at the Sarasota Art Museum.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 23, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for May 25-31

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Leila Schaedler-Luera, 10, goes all-in for the challenge.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 4, 2023
Ice cream eating championship helps support Rise Up Cafe

The competition helped support Rise Up Cafe, a nonprofit-run coffee and ice cream shop in downtown Sarasota operated by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch 6-year-old Aurlyn Esler holds on as tight as she can to see how long she can last on the bull.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 3, 2024
Music on Main provides entertainment for all ages in Lakewood Ranch

Whether it's riding a bull, petting a mini horse or dancing to Kettle of Fish, Music on Main was fun for all.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Air quality warning in effect for Sarasota County
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 3, 2023
Air quality warning in effect for Sarasota County

The advisory expires at sunset Wednesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Aerial view of Gulfside Road in September 2023.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 23, 2024
Fiscal year kicks off several infrastructure projects for Longboat

Preliminary capital expenses include items like interim beach nourishment, subaqueous force main and wrapping up utilities undergrounding.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County residents fill sandbags at Ed Smith Stadium ahead of Hurricane Ian.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 28, 2023
Sandbag locations open in Sarasota County for Idalia

Evacuation centers will open Tuesday morning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dekyi Rongé with her canine companion in “Westminster.”
  • By Su Byron |
  • March 29, 2024
Productions and exhibits to catch before they’re gone

What’s happening in the arts this breezy season? Read on for a sneak peek at five cool bets.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By James Peter |
  • December 12, 2023
Sarasota author’s book to be featured in Times Square display

Ritu Anand’s children’s book “Kara’s Dreams” won recognition in the 2023 New York City Big Book Award contest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sailor Circus presents its annual holiday show, "Candyland," from Dec. 27-31.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Dec. 21-27

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Out-of-Door Academy sophomore Kevin Gyurka and junior Collin Dillingham prep for the state meet at a May 11 practice. Both runners have the chance to set school records at the meet, Gyurka in the 3,200-meter run and Dillingham in the 800-meter run.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 13, 2024
ODA boys track and field athletes eye more school records

The Out-of-Door Academy has set three school records in 2024 and is hoping to set three more at the state meet.

  • East County
  • Sports
Poly, the sculpture selected for installation in the roundabout at U.S. 41 and 14th Street, is being evicted from its fabricator as a decision about its placement lingers.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 14, 2024
Sculpture placement has Public Art Committee going in circles

With storage agreements expiring, the pressure is on to find homes for some of the sculptures.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Woman sentenced for 2020 DUI death
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 18, 2023
Woman sentenced for 2020 DUI death

Alyssa Raffaele had a blood alcohol content of 0.29% at the time of a crash that killed a scooter rider.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ken Freeman with Robyn and Bill Sadlo, CEO
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2023
Boys & Girls Clubs honors DiDomenicos at Champions for Children

The annual gala spotlighted the work Jaime and Julie DiDomenico have done for the organization.

  • Black Tie
Sarasota blacksmith keeps ancient traditions alive
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 21, 2024
Sarasota blacksmith keeps ancient traditions alive

Thomas Littrell handcrafts metal items, teaches the blacksmith's craft and shares his love for history at Renaissance fairs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sheldon Rhoden has starred in Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's "Marvin Gaye: Prince of Soul" four times.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • May 15, 2024
WBTT's 'Marvin Gaye: Prince of Soul' keeps audiences coming back

Sheldon Rhoden is playing R&B singer Marvin Gaye for the fourth time in the time-traveling musical at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.

  • Arts + Culture
The Unit M-908 L’Ambiance condominium has three bedrooms, three-and-two-half baths and 3,220 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 1, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for April 15-19 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A condominium in L’Ambiance tops the week's sales at $5.7 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
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