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Thanks to a lease extension, Sarasota Classic Car Museum must vacate its long-running space owned by New College of Florida by November.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 1, 2023
Sarasota Classic Car Museum agrees to four-month lease extension

A lease agreement with New College requires the vintage auto museum to vacate by November. The search for a new home continues.

  • Sarasota
  • News
With supply chains returning to a semblance of normalcy, new home construction in Sarasota County is adding to the inventory of available homes for purchase.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 22, 2023
Home prices resist post-pandemic decline, say local Realtors

Realtor.com recently ranked Sarasota No. 5 among markets where home prices are declining fastest. But local real estate professionals say the data tells a different story.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rich Schineller
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • June 25, 2023
Ringling College media maestro Rich Schineller dies

The PR guru helped raise the profile of the arts, the environment and social justice in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
Drew Vanden Heuvel.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 5, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Drew Vanden Heuvel

The Sarasota High and Sarasota Tsunami swimmer committed to Old Dominion University in May.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Duval's Fresh Local Seafood, which serves a signature po'boy sandwich, participating in Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • May 9, 2023
2023 Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week scheduled for June 1-14

Local restaurants will feature special menus for lunch ($25 per person) and dinner ($40).

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Author and rabbit discuss war in Israel at LBK Republican Club
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • January 19, 2024
Author and rabbit discuss war in Israel at LBK Republican Club

Rabbi Stephen Sniderman and author Loren Spivack brief GOP club on the war in Israel and importance of being informed about the opposite party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Su Harley, the exalted ruler for Sarasota South Elks, wonders if the stuffed orca she chose is too big.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 2, 2023
Recycled Reading Buddies brings reading to life through stuffed animals

The east Bradenton organization pairs books with stuffed animals that look like characters in the books donated to children.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 10, 2022
Thunder By The Bay rocks the runway

More than 40 models strutted the runway on Feb. 10.

  • Black Tie
The current design for the Premier Racquet and Aquatic Complex. The 25-meter by 25-yard pool (3) is being removed from the plans.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 14, 2023
Plans scaled back for aquatic complex in Lakewood Ranch

While the Premier Park design had included three pools, Manatee County commissioners voted to remove the 25-meter pool to cut costs.

  • East County
  • News
The Suncoast Walk-a-thon has become Southeastern Guide Dogs' biggest walk-a-thon that also raises the most amount for the nonprofit.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 27, 2024
Southeastern Guide Dogs gears up for annual Suncoast Walkathon

Local puppy raisers play key role in preparing the dogs to help their future clients.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Artist Babs Reingold with “Hair Nest ’01,” “Hair Nest ’16” and “Hair Nest ’15.”
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • February 27, 2024
Babs Reingold uses art to explore what lies beneath the surface

Babs Reingold's solo show, "Under My Skin," is on view at Spaaces gallery on Princeton Street.

  • Arts + Culture
Commissioner Ray Turner emcees the celebration ceremony for the Crooked River Ranch on March 1.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 7, 2024
Are Manatee County commissioners really interested in the environment?

Crooked River Ranch acquisition is a step in the right direction for the county.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Kailee Looman and Andrea Evans, LPN students at Manatee Technical College, practice taking each other’s blood pressure.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 16, 2023
Local colleges combat Florida's nursing shortage

Nurses are a critical part of our health care system. But studies show there will be a significant shortage of nurses in Florida by 2035. Here’s how some regional schools are addressing it.

  • East County
  • Schools
A home in Roberts, Nokomis tops all transactions in this week’s real estate at $3.35 million. Built in 1994, it has three bedrooms, four baths and 2,696 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 11, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for April 24-28 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Nokomis, Osprey

A home in Nokomis tops all transactions in this week's real estate at $3.35 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Co-chair of Taste and Tunes of the Key Lynn Hancock and Susan Phillips
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • February 5, 2024
Longboat Key Garden Club puts new spin on annual fundraiser

Tastes and Tunes of the Keys skipped the fashion show to highlight the delish dishes from local vendors and create casual atmosphere for mingling.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A rendering of the city's "one-stop shop" for building services scheduled for completion in summer 2024.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 27, 2023
City's 'one-stop shop' for developments takes step closer to completion

The new building brings the city of Sarasota's public works, engineering and code enforcement under one roof.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Junior Kyrsten Montas and freshman Ava Nono embrace Riverview High girls basketball's "Defensive energy brings offense" philosophy.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 18, 2024
Riverview High girls basketball eyes the postseason

The Rams are 15-2 as of Jan. 16, but Head Coach Gerald Perry wants his team to keep improving.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 8, 2023
Done with your gun? Turn it in to the Sarasota Police Department

SPD'S Done With the Gun program will accept unwanted firearms and ammunition on May 13.

  • Sarasota
  • News
After being selected a nominee for the category, Der Dutchman Restaurant in Sarasota was voted on by USA Today readers.
  • By Amanda Postma |
  • June 2, 2023
Der Dutchman crowned best buffet in the US

The restaurant has been in the Sarasota area since 1985.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Payne Park nonprofit hires veteran fundraiser
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 9, 2023
Payne Park nonprofit hires veteran fundraiser

Michael Ayres will lead the effort to raise capital and develop partnerships for the renovation and expansion of Payne Park Auditorium.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
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