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By Observer Staff |
June 23, 2023

Community Foundation approves more than $1.5 million in grants

From Venice Theatre to The Bay Park, the GCCF awards support causes targeted by legacy donors.

Sarasota
News

By Harry Sayer |
March 4, 2023

Sarasota Orchestra brings Yo Yo Ma to Sarasota

The renowned musician Yo-Yo Ma played with the Sarasota Orchestra at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall during its annual gala on March 2.

Black Tie

By Andrew Warfield |
March 23, 2023

Red tide advisory lifted for Sarasota County beaches

The red tide advisory has been in place since December 2022.

Sarasota
News

By Adam Hughes |
November 29, 2023

Top residential real estate sales for Nov. 13-17 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A home in Country Club Shores tops the week's sales at $2.46 million.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Andrew Warfield |
July 14, 2023

Sarasota County smoking ban approved, max millage rate set for 2024

A cigarette ban on beaches and in parks will begin Oct. 1, while a slightly reduced ad valorem rate was capped for the next fiscal year.

Sarasota
News

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

By Andrew Warfield |
December 14, 2022

Woman suspects nemesis damaged vehicles at her home

After a contentious encounter with a woman in downtown, a Sarasota woman suspects her rival damaged two vehicles in her driveway. This and other Sarasota police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Andrew Warfield |
April 19, 2023

Legislative vs. quasi-judicial hearings: Why they are different

How decisions are made at the local level depends on policy versus implementation.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
June 2, 2023

Two nights, two traffic fatalities on South Tamiami Trail

A motorcyclist has died from injuries sustained in a crash Thursday evening.

Sarasota
News

By Liz Ramos |
November 7, 2023

Tara fashion show raises funds for Pace Center for Girls

Tara residents raise $1,200 for statewide nonprofit through annual fall fashion show.

East County
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
May 26, 2023

Architect finalists for new arts center come to town Wednesday

Three candidates to design the Sarasota Performing Arts Center will present in person to the task force and the public. The selection will be made the next day.

Sarasota
News

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

By Ian Swaby |
May 1, 2023

Bookstore1Sarasota book fair spotlights community of local authors

The two-day downtown Sarasota event brought together 28 local authors.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
July 24, 2023

SPD investigates overnight shooting near St. Armands Circle

The shooting occurred shortly before 1 a.m. Monday near the intersection of Jackson Drive and South Washington Drive.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
November 11, 2023

Public input sought on making downtown streets more bike friendly

Residents can share their thoughts via surveys for 10th Street and Boulevard of the Arts conversions as design work moves to the second phase of the complete street project.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
February 11, 2024

Lakewood Ranch school emphasizes joy of learning

Sea of Strengths Academy, which serves third through 12th graders with learning disabilities, instills confidence in its students alongside its highly structured approach to academics.