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By Observer Staff |
December 30, 2024

Black Tie events in 2025: Choose your own adventure

There are too many events this social season to attend them all. Here's a guide to help you navigate the parties and nonprofits that fit you best.

Black Tie

By Dylan Campbell |
January 23, 2025

Popularity growth of rugby has attracted strong local response

The Sarasota Rugby Club is back in 2025 with a new home in Ridge Wood Heights.

Sarasota
Sports

By Emily Walsh |
February 28, 2024

Start spreading the news

Out with the old, in the with the new. The Observer may be the only newspaper company in the country installing new news racks.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Ian Swaby |
November 13, 2024

Sarasota hosts first delegation of floral carpet artists

The Sarasota Int'l Chalk Festival brought a global group of organizations together for its "Floralia Infiorata" exhibit.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
February 27, 2025

Hyatt redevelopment branded as 1000 Boulevard of the Arts

Kolter Urban releases details for the Hyatt redevelopment project to include 117 luxury condos and the Hyatt Centric Harborside hotel. An appeal of a Planning Board adjustment remains pending.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
March 12, 2024

New city department will enforce vacation rental regulations

The total new cost to register and enforce the citywide vacation rental ordinance expansion is about $150,000.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
April 3, 2025

SPAF names new chief development officer

Kelly Addington will lead the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation's capital campaign for its proposed performing arts center.

Sarasota
Business

In Memoriam |
February 17, 2025

Charles Joseph (“C.J.”) Nager

C.J. Nager died peacefully at his home at Freedom Village of Bradenton, in Bradenton, Florida, on February 3, 2025.

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

By Carter Weinhofer |
November 25, 2024

Community regroups as Light Up Longboat kicks off holiday season

After a challenging summer of hurricanes for the island, members of the Longboat community came together for an early holiday celebration.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
October 2, 2024

City of Sarasota cuts the ribbon on Overtown Square park

Located in the Rosemary District, the pocket park is named after Sarasota's first Black community.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
August 14, 2024

Manatee County raises impact fees

Commissioners approved an increase, but George Kruse says they should have raised them more.

East County
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
July 9, 2024

To tackle urgent infrastructure projects, Longboat faces $27M debt

Due to rising project costs, two necessary utility projects come with a price tag of almost $40 million.

Longboat Key
News

By Ian Swaby |
August 18, 2024

Train like an Olympian: More niche sports with homes in Sarasota

The Summer Games fun doesn’t have to end. Here are two more Olympic sports you can learn in Sarasota.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
March 27, 2024

Longboat town leadership remains in place after uncontested runs

Two commissioners ran unopposed, and Mayor Ken Schneier and Vice Mayor Mike Haycock keep their seats for another term.

Longboat Key
News

By Michael Saunders & Company |
February 17, 2025

For Sale: 8388 Catamaran Circle, Lakewood Ranch

A resort-styled residence situated on .72 acre in The Lake Club.

East County
Real Estate

Canceled meetings prompt City Commission to play catch-up

A canceled meeting and workshop puts Sarasota commissioners on double duty with packed-agenda meetings on Friday and Monday.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
February 12, 2025

Islandwide OnDemand extension in Longboat Key records solid first year

Despite hurricanes disrupting service for about a month, Sarasota County Transit said utilization and response from the islandwide rideshare service was positive in its first year.