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By Observer Staff |
May 1, 2024

Man claims he was served spiked drinks

A regular patron says a bartender siding with his estranged wife served drinks that made him sick. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Andrew Warfield |
June 2, 2023

Sarasota Performing Arts Center task force selects architect

Renzo Piano Building Workshop has been chosen to design the city's new theater complex at The Bay.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
January 9, 2024

Plans revealed for 18-story downtown Sarasota condo tower

The 86-unit luxury design for One Park will resemble the prior plan in architecture, features and finishes.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
November 17, 2023

Market on Longboat Key returns, now with preorders for baked goods

After a one-year hiatus, the outdoor market will set up shop on the Town Center Green once a month from December to April.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
May 21, 2024

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

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Observer Staff |
January 10, 2024

The Bay wins $1 million matching grant

The Patterson Foundation awards a third grant as the Bay Park Conservancy raises another $5 million in a $20 million fundraising challenge.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
May 16, 2024

Swim school helps adults overcome fear in the water

Adults travel across the country to visit the Sarasota-based Miracle Swimming School for Adults and gain confidence in the water.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Dariela Delgado |
January 19, 2023

Tennis clinic for athletes with disabilities heads to Arlington Park

The Tennis For Fun program is making a move to the Sarasota mainland after a stint on Longboat Key.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
October 23, 2023

Two Sarasota High students named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists

Only 16,000 students out of 1.3 million nationwide earned the honor.

Sarasota
Schools

By James Peter |
January 1, 2024

Save these dates in 2024 for Longboat Key events

You won't want to miss any of these happenings on the Key.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Petra Rivera |
October 4, 2023

The Lord's Warehouse reopens with new wares for season

The thrift store at the Longboat Island Chapel welcomed back its regulars with open arms.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Stephen Warne |
June 26, 2012

National HIV Testing Day

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Petra Rivera |
September 12, 2023

Mote shows award-winning films to teach ocean conservation

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium hosted an ocean film festival to share marine research with the public.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
April 3, 2024

North-end community raises concerns about new Longboat Pass Bridge

FDOT presented three possible build alternatives to replace the Longboat Pass Bridge. North-end residents are more concerned about the impacts.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
October 26, 2023

New 210-room, 85-foot-tall hotel proposed for Siesta Key

Benderson Development seeks an amendment to the comprehensive plan to greenlight high-intensity hotels on the island.

Siesta Key
News

By Liz Ramos |
July 20, 2023

A guide to the Bright Futures Scholarship program

Every student in Florida can attend can receive a post-secondary education for less money through the Bright Futures Scholarship program.

East County
Schools

By Eric Garwood |
November 2, 2022

Red tide returns to southern Sarasota beaches

Low to medium levels of red tide were detected at seven beaches in South County.

Longboat Key
News

By Matt Walsh |
January 31, 2024

How to attract more health care practitioners

Florida needs thousands more doctors, nurses and mental health specialists. The Legislature wants to attract them by paying their medical school loans and making it easier to get a license.