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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

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 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

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

By Observer Staff |
September 11, 2023

Openings available for SPD Citizens Academy

The fall 2023 session begins Sept. 27 and meets Wednesday evenings for eight weeks.

Sarasota
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
June 27, 2023

Sarasota artist and arts advocate Peppi Elona dies at 86

Elona was one of 13 founding members of the contemporary Sarasota Art Museum.

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff |
July 26, 2023

Sarasota man pleads guilty to 2022 murder

Johnny Evans. 23, was sentenced to 35 years in prison.

Sarasota
News

By Ryan Kohn |
March 12, 2024

Premier Sports Campus of Lakewood Ranch focuses on economic impact

Youth events are easier to land than professional ones and bring a sizable impact to the area, Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Executive Director Bureau Elliott Falcione says.

East County
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
January 9, 2023

Five Sarasota news stories to watch in 2023

From plans to incentivize affordable housing to the long-awaited reopening of the the Bobby Jones Golf Course, there is a lot of news in Sarasota on the way for 2023.

Sarasota
News

By Ryan Kohn |
March 5, 2024

East County basketball teams make progress in 2023-24

No area teams reached the state tournament, but several have hope for the future.

East County
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
August 4, 2022

City Commission allows demolition of 1925 Sarasota building to proceed

Experts weighing in on the Palm Apartments say much of its historic character has been lost to numerous renovations.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
May 9, 2023

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for May 11-17

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Eric Garwood |
September 18, 2021

Sarasota man killed in crash on U.S. 301

Fatal crash took place around 10:43 p.m. at Myrtle Street.

Sarasota
News

By Ryan Kohn |
January 16, 2024

Braden River High boys soccer takes the next step

The senior-laden Pirates are 11-1-1 in 2023-2024.

East County
Sports

By Adam Hughes |
November 8, 2023

Top residential real estate sales for Oct. 23-27 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Positano condominium tops the week's sales at $5.5 million.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Ian Swaby |
October 12, 2023

Eat, drink, dance at The Bay's upcoming anniversary party

The park's five-day lineup includes former Journey lead singer Steve Augeri and cuisine from premier Sarasota restaurants.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Mark Gordon |
December 6, 2023

What 'Never Again' means to me

Never Again. That phrase came to light worldwide after the Holocaust, when 6 million Jews were killed in Europe — at the hands of Nazi Germany. Will the phrase be a promise or a phony pledge?

Sarasota
Opinion

By Spencer Fordin |
August 24, 2022

Local theater professional to create new arts festival in Sarasota

Jeffery Kin spent 15 years building drama at The Players Centre, and now he's hoping to build a bigger stage for all of Sarasota's arts organizations.