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Joanne Hummert, Stacy Ridenour and Franz Hummert
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 15, 2023
Sarasota Opera hosts Opera Aficionado Dinner

The Sarasota Opera hosted its Opera Aficionado Dinner at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota on March 13.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 8, 2023
Two bond services give top ratings to Sarasota County

Fitch, S&P assign AA+ and AAA ratings on capital improvement bond debt.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Restaurant worker claims boss punctured her tire
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 30, 2023
Restaurant worker claims boss punctured her tire

A woman told police that she believes her general manager hired someone to puncture her tire. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Layla Collis and Hannah Noake, 10, hold a piglet.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 8, 2023
Annual Pumpkin Festival celebrates fall and supports the community

The festival entertained families with activities and a menagerie of animals, all while supporting local vendors.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Retired Sarasota attorney William Getzen died Tuesday.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 19, 2023
Longtime Sarasota attorney and resident William Getzen dies at 91

A career-long fixture at Williams Parker, Getzen was "a pioneer in the practice of condominium law."

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sharon Carole and Chris Covelli of the he Realm Restaurant Group, which recently acquired The Bijou Café in downtown Sarasota. (Courtesy image)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 19, 2021
Landmark Sarasota restaurant sold, founders to retire

New Bijou Café owners plan to continue normal operations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
To the bagel that gives the tri-state area a run of its money.
  • By Emma Burke Jolly |
  • September 3, 2023
The best bagels in Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch

Foodies know the difference between boiled and baked lumps of dough.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Nancy Detert parlayed her influence as a state and local elected official to benefit the lives of foster children and people with disabilities.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2023
Nancy Detert's passing 'leaves a huge hole'

The Sarasota County Commission vice chair and longtime elected public official died Wednesday at her home.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Members of Girl Scout Troop 365 takes pride in their school so they decided to recreate Robert E. Willis Elementary School out of gingerbread.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 5, 2023
UTC's Gingerbread Festival gives Girl Scouts chance to express creativity

The annual event runs through Dec. 10 at The Mall at University Town Center in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Protesters hold signs during the rally.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 13, 2023
School board calls for Bridget Ziegler's resignation

Sarasota County School Board member Bridget Ziegler has been embattled by controversy but gave no indication that she would resign from her position.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Heritage Golf Group has purchased Lakewood Ranch Country Club, the tennis center, the Lodge, and all three 18-hole golf courses.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 8, 2024
Heritage Golf Group buys Lakewood Ranch Country Club and its amenities

The new owner plans improvements to all three courses and will retain many of the club's staff members.

  • East County
  • News
Public Works employee calls for backup over Bayfront Park dispute
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 13, 2024
Public Works employee calls for backup over Bayfront Park dispute

The worker requested police assistance when individuals protested the new court restriping. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Cardinal Mooney High senior Kali Barrett is averaging 16 points per game in 2024.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 28, 2024
East County athletes help send Cougars girls basketball to states

The Cardinal Mooney girls basketball team has reached the Class 3A state tournament four years in a row but have yet to win the title.

  • East County
  • Sports
An important conviction for all Sarasota
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • May 10, 2023
An important conviction for all Sarasota

The Sarasota County Democratic Party chair calls for a denouncement of the Proud Boys.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Mural Organizer Walter Gilbert, Colson family member Sonja McCoy Harvey and Mayor Kyle Battie
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 27, 2023
New mural in Rosemary District celebrates local Black history icons

The mural on the Planned Parenthood health center features Lewis and Irene Colson.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Neil Rainford
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 12, 2023
Vacant County Commission District 3 seat has been filled

Neil Rainford has been appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to the serve the remainder of the late Nancy Detert's term.

  • Sarasota
  • News
St. Armands Circle is among Sarasota's primary attractions for visitors and residents alike.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 9, 2023
Bid to renew St. Armands Business Improvement District falls short

The special tax district and its enhanced level of city services will end Sept. 30. Now the debate begins over what to do with unspent funds.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Santa is making his grand entrance at University Town Center Nov. 11.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 4, 2023
Santa is making his way to University Town Center in Sarasota

UTC will kickoff the holiday season with Santa's Grand Arrival Parade and After-Party Show on Saturday, Nov. 11.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 24, 2023
Manatee County tops Florida's most frugal list in getting voters to polls

Supervisor of Elections Mike Bennett says he knows how to trim the fat.

  • East County
  • News
The Mark Wandall Foundation offers an annual sleepaway camp in partnership with nonprofit Comfort Zone Camp.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 8, 2024
Mark Wandall Foundation supports, connects youth navigating grief

After the death of her husband, Melissa Wandall started The Mark Wandall Foundation to help children cope with the loss of a family member.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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