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By Su Byron |
February 15, 2024

Meatless dishes are on the menu in Lakewood Ranch

At these restaurants, eating vegetarian and vegan is anything but boring.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Ian Swaby |
February 8, 2024

Selby Gardens' new restaurant will source produce from rooftop

The Green Orchid by Michael's On East, said to be the world’s first net-positive energy restaurant, will open to the public in February.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
October 30, 2023

Founding CEO returns to helm of Bay Park Conservancy

AG Lafley replaces Stephanie Crockatt, who stepped down after five months on the job.

Sarasota
Business

By Andrew Warfield |
October 13, 2022

Controversial development rules set for Monday vote in Sarasota

As the City Commission is set to consider the final OK to expand staff approval for developments that include attainable housing, all three candidates for two open seats line up in opposition.

Sarasota
News

By Harry Sayer |
April 1, 2021

DreamLarge hosts 2021 BLVD Bike Rides event

Locals biked across town on March 27.

Sarasota
Neighbors

In Memoriam |
March 15, 2024

Stanley “Stan” Pastor

Sarasota
Tributes & Obituaries

By Observer Staff |
November 8, 2023

Officer on patrol finds a man on the ground with his wheelchair on fire

Investigators determine the cause of a victim's wheelchair fire. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Carter Weinhofer |
November 14, 2023

Local experts search for red tide answers

Red tide blooms are like chili: Everyone’s recipe is different, said one panel member at the "Red Tide in the Gulf Coast" discussion.

Longboat Key
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
April 1, 2024

Van Wezel education director brings Broadway to the masses

Justin Gomlak teaches a mean master class and is involved in many facets of community outreach.

Arts + Culture

By Marty Fugate |
April 1, 2024

Urbanite Theatre's 'Westminster' asks: 'Whose dog is it anyway?'

The biting absurdist satire questions the limits of personal responsibility.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Jay Heater |
April 1, 2024

APRIL FOOL: All eyes will be upon new Mote exhibit

Rare two-headed, electric eel has aquarium community abuzz.

April Fools

By Observer Staff |
December 10, 2020

Longboat Key weather page photo: December 10

Curtis Bean captured this sunrise over downtown Sarasota from Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
July 27, 2023

Sarasota Ballet School gets a new principal

Jennifer Welch Cudnik is a former dancer and longtime arts educator.

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff |
September 19, 2023

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Sept. 21-27

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Andrew Warfield |
June 6, 2022

Sarasota Affordable Housing Town Hall set for June 13

Sarasota Planning Director Steve Cover and Housing Authority President and CEO William Russell will present details of programs to entice affordable housing.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
September 22, 2023

Businesses score at tailgate expo in Sarasota

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance revised the experience of its expo in celebration of football season.

East County
Neighbors

By Safe Children Coalition |
November 30, 2023

Help Our Community’s Children Dream, Believe, Achieve

SCC – a community-based care agency - is a public/private partnership that worked with nearly 10,000 children across Sarasota, DeSoto and Manatee counties last year.