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Harold Newton's 1960 painting, "Clouds over the Coast," is part of the "The Florida Highwaymen: Interstate Connections," which runs through Sept. 15 at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • July 24, 2024
Selby Gardens goes on the road again with the Florida Highwaymen

Its new exhibition, "Interstate Connections," links the outsider artists to Sarasota's historic wade-ins.

  • Arts + Culture
Board members Tim Enos and Bridget Ziegler praised Sarasota's efforts in school safety.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 19, 2024
School board addresses rise in school threats, approves temporary staffing

The Sarasota County School Board discussed efforts to keep students safe, as well as issues with filling vacancies.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Braden River Middle School Principal Kimberlain Zenon has been named the School District of Manatee County's Principal of the Year.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 2, 2024
Braden River Middle principal named Manatee's Principal of the Year

Kimberlain Zenon grew with Braden River Middle, going from parent to teacher to principal.

  • East County
  • Schools
Barbara Jendrysik has participated in every Longboat Key town hall art reception.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • April 29, 2024
Town of Longboat Key celebrates local artists

The eighth annual town hall exhibit on April 23 gave residents a chance to support 10 Longboat artists whose art hangs in town hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Democrat Party charges Republicans intentionally locked them out of the District 1 County Commission primary with the late addition of a write-in candidate.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 19, 2024
Democratic Party accuses Mast campaign of foul play

A last-minute write-in candidate for Sarasota County Commission District 1 makes Aug. 20 election a closed primary.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Dallas and Elizabeth Dort Residence Hall is among the buildings on the New College East campus adjacent to Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 23, 2024
2024: Sarasota by the numbers

From hurricane damage to government legal fees, here are some of the most notable figures in 2024.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Staff from Michael Saunders & Company gather at their float.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 2, 2024
Siesta Key parade kicks off the holiday season

The annual event, hosted by the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce, helped support the community and its businesses.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Fuego Comida's chef special: Mexico City garlic noodles ($25+) dished out with whole Dungeness crab (market price).
  • By Emma Burke |
  • August 10, 2024
Discover the top crab creations in Sarasota, Anna Maria and Lakewood Ranch

In a town full of crabby options, here's the ultimate guide to crab delicacies.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Florida Power & Light Company |
  • January 9, 2025
FPL’s storm-resilient power grid prevents more than 800,000 outages during active 2024 hurricane season

2024 was a historic hurricane season. In fact, it was the sixth year since 1871 that Florida experienced three landfalling hurricanes in the same year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Angela Bennink and Tory Newman at the mahjong table
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 27, 2024
The Paradise Center’s volunteer program thrives after relaunch

The nonprofit's volunteers assist with reception, gardening, marketing and events.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Those who hire Myakka City's Casey Kantenwein to shoe their horses say his creativity sets him apart from other farriers.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 22, 2025
When it comes to TerraNova's horses, this farrier nails it

If the shoe fits, it's probably Casey Kantenwein doing the work.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
School Board of Manatee County members Richard Tatem, Chad Choate, Charlie Kennedy, Cindy Spray and Heather Felton are ready to serve the School District of Manatee County.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 20, 2024
New Manatee County School Board members primed for the post

Board members say they are focused on learning more about each other while prioritizing areas such as early literacy.

  • East County
  • Schools
"Modern Masterpiece Uncovered: Galloway’s Furniture Showroom by Victor Lundy," closed Oct. 27 at the Sarasota Art Museum.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • September 25, 2024
Sarasota Art Museum celebrates a 'modern masterpiece'

An Architecture Sarasota exhibit showcases Galloway's Furniture Showroom's past and possible future.

  • Arts + Culture
Deep Lagoon Seafood & Oyster House general manager Leslie Carmody and division manager Dacie Broshears show the variety of seafood available in the restaurant's fresh food market.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 20, 2024
Deep Lagoon Seafood & Oyster House open in Waterside Place

The restaurant offers upscale coastal casual dining with fresh seafood from the Gulf of Mexico.

  • East County
  • Business
Michael Hager, a water conservation compliance officer with Manatee County Utilites, takes fifth graders through an interactive watershed model to help students understand the importance of water conservation.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 3, 2024
Tara Elementary students learn about water conservation

Manatee County Utilities put on presentation about the importance of water conservation.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By JL Bainbridge Family Wealth Advisors |
  • August 29, 2024
7 Steps to Successful Financial Planning for Retirement

How to work effectively with your financial advisor.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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The "Lotus" yacht arrives with a "Joy to SRQ" theme.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 16, 2024
Holiday spirits shines at Holiday Boat Parade of Lights

The event, organized by Suncoast Charities for Children, featured vessels decked with holiday lights and decor.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This photo from the upper bay shows dark stormwater runoff mixing with more saline water from the Gulf of Mexico.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 14, 2024
Experts warn Sarasota Bay water quality suffers after Debby

Increased fish kill and algal blooms may be the result of sewage spills and other pollutants that entered the bay as a result of the storm.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The 40th Sarasota Grand Prix boat races will be held this weekend at Lido Beach.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2024
Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix returns this weekend

The 40th annual Sarasota Powerboat P1 is the second-longest powerboat race in the country.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Nathan Benderson Park’s dragon boat program is the second largest in the country.
  • By Susan Burns |
  • August 22, 2024
Local dragon boat teams dig in for their next competition in waters overseas

Nathan Benderson Park's dragon boat program has become one of the largest and most competitive in the U.S. In September, its athletes are headed to the world competition in Italy.

  • East County
  • Sports
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