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(Renderings courtesy of Hoyt Architects)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 26, 2022
Hotel, restaurant project planned for Main Street near One Main Plaza

A new tower with 35 condos, 120 hotel rooms and a restaurant is nearing approval on Main Street and Goodrich Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Asolo Repertory Theatre spent this summer in the early stages of an inventory process that could take years. (Photo by Spencer Fordin)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • August 31, 2022
Asolo Rep crew catalogs decades of costumes, props

Asolo Repertory Theatre has accumulated more props and costumes than it knows what to do with over the past half-century.

  • Arts + Culture
Mary Davis Wallace speaks to supporters during Wednesday's unveiling of the draft Public Art Plan 2030.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 9, 2023
Seven-year plan for city's public art revealed

Sarasota public art lead Mary Davis Wallace unveils a draft of her proposed Public Art Plan 2030.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Oats McGoats is adjusting to his new home at the Farmhouse Animal and Nature Sanctuary in Myakka City.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 12, 2024
Stray goat finds home in Myakka City

A stray goat that was found wandering the streets of Jacksonville was taken in by the Farmhouse Animal and Nature Sanctuary.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 12, 2012
News Briefs

Town interviews planning consultants; Town accepting Toys for Tots donations

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Country Creek's Mila Goetting always keeps her eyes on the next obstacle. In this case, she's thrusting herself from one hopscotch to the next.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 14, 2023
Ninja courses no obstacle for Bradenton 12-year-old

Country Creek's Mila Goetting grew to love such competitions by watching "American Ninja Warrior."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jackson Holliday signs autographs for fans at Ed Smith Stadium before the Baltimore Orioles' Feb. 29 game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 6, 2024
Orioles spring training once again a treat for fans

This is Sarasota baseball fans' chance to see a World Series contender in action.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Grinch, in this case Kingsley Sim, appeared at the Santa's Grand Arrival Parade at UTC. His job, however, was to make people smile.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 16, 2023
Santa's Grand Arrival Parade not without a Grinch or two

Traffic congestion at UTC in Sarasota caused the expected social media firestorm.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Dogs dress their best for the 2022 Hot Diggity Dog Parade and Costume Contest.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2023
Fourth of July 2023 events in Sarasota, Longboat Key and Lakewood Ranch

From races to the classic fireworks, check out these events to help you celebrate Independence Day right.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Education Center at Temple Beth Israel to host first fundraiser
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • January 30, 2024
Education Center at Temple Beth Israel to host first fundraiser

Program Director Susan Goldfarb highlights the new educational programs and The Education Center's decades-themed fundraiser.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A rendering of One Park, which is planned to span across Quay Commons on blocks 1 and 9 in The Quay.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 10, 2023
One Park hearing continued until April 12

Nearly five hours wasn't enough for the city's Planning Board to conclude a hearing on a request to amend the development agreement for The Quay. The controversial matter will continue in April.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 15, 2012
News Briefs

Voter registration deadline Feb. 21; Town offices to close for Presidents Day; Code discussions to continue at workshop; Mote, USF announce new partnership

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ellen Parker and Steve Jackson were among the more than 30 people who took part in the 2019 edition of Citizens Academy.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 31, 2019
Signups still open for Longboat's Citizens Academy

Weekly sessions begin Jan. 8 for series of presentations on how government works.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2009
Mexican stimulus package

Live Free or Die: An Ongoing series

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Appalachian Road Show performs April 2 at Fogartyville.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 28, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 30 to April 5

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
John and Karen Henry celebrate their win of the $20,000 raffle prize with Bill and Susanne Weber at the 2019 Lawn Party.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 20, 2023
Longboat Key Kiwanis Club gears up for annual Lawn Party

The biggest Longboat Key Kiwanis event of the year raises money for the Children's Guardian Fund.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The gleaming towers of downtown Sarasota as viewed from the Ringling Bridge provide a backdrop for a variety of date-night options.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 29, 2024
Sarasota named best date-night city in the US

When it comes to a night on the town, Sarasota tops 160 cities across the country.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Aaron Virgin.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 9, 2021
Save our Seabirds hires new CEO

Aaron Virgin comes to the organization from previous role with Mote.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
As executive director of Meals on Wheels of Sarasota, Rhonda Leiberick has found work that is deeply meaningful.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 16, 2023
Get-it-done attitude put to work for Meals on Wheels of Sarasota

Rhonda Leiberick, a Lakewood Ranch resident and the executive director of Meals on Wheels of Sarasota, finds her calling creating meaningful connections.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Carrie and Ken Cox restored the Eagle House.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 11, 2023
Heritage Awards highlight where history lives in the community

Sarasota residents have been at work preserving historic structures and collections that embody the area's history.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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