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By Harry Sayer |
December 4, 2021

Crowds return for Sarasota Christmas Tree Lighting

The downtown tree lighting event returned Dec. 2.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
October 3, 2023

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Oct. 5-11

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

In Memoriam |
September 18, 2023

Ellen McKeefe

Ellen McKeefe, an Emmy-nominated television news producer who was one of the early women behind the scenes during a long career at NBC News, died August 7, 2023 in Sarasota, Florida of cancer. She was 78.

Sarasota
Tributes & Obituaries

By Marty Fugate |
March 17, 2024

'The White Chip' takes humorous look at sobriety at Florida Studio Theatre

Sean Daniels is an actor, a director, a playwright and a recovering alcoholic. His latest play, “The White Chip,” takes a walk on the funny side of his recovery.

Arts + Culture

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
May 24, 2023

'The Sarasota Experience' is a documentary with a difference

The vibrant production from PBS member TV station WEDU focuses on the city's history, arts and challenges to its idyllic lifestyle.

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff |
November 21, 2023

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Nov. 23-29

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Andrew Warfield |
June 28, 2022

Ted Sperling Park MURT underway after 12 years of planning

Originally conceived in 2010, a multiuse trail at Ted Sperling Park will serve to connect walkers and bikers from Sarasota Bay to South Lido Beach.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
November 8, 2023

All Faiths Food Bank plans turkey dinner distributions

The food bank will distribute more than 13,000 frozen turkeys plus side dishes at multiple locations for residents of Sarasota and DeSoto counties.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
November 11, 2023

Barancik Foundation awards more than $5 million in grants

In addition to several nonprofits, the foundation is investing in its own workforce housing initiative.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
November 27, 2023

Dry summer leads to water shortage in Southwest Florida

Manatee and Sarasota County residents are prohibited from "wasteful and unnecessary" water use through July 1, 2024.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
February 19, 2024

96 affordable apartments approved for north Sarasota property

The currently vacant site on Tamiami Trail is planned to become New Trail Plaza, which includes a four-story apartment building and a three-story building with commercial space beneath additional apartments.