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By Observer Staff |
January 3, 2023

The best things to do around Sarasota for Jan. 5-11

The year kicks off with movie magic on stage, comedy and plenty of art.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Andrew Warfield |
June 28, 2023

Sarasota PD grants 4-year-old's wish, swears in youngest officer

At age 4, cancer patient Andrew Pickart's beach trip wish was enhanced as he became an honorary officer of the Sarasota Police Department.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Ryan Kohn |
September 6, 2023

See these former area football stars on Saturdays

The Sarasota area has several alumni playing at the highest levels of college football.

Sarasota
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
December 27, 2023

Sarasota Cops Corner: The Best of 2023

Family feuds, getaway drivers on tricycles and a foursome fracas — all that and much more from this year's reports of the Sarasota Police Department.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Observer Staff |
November 2, 2023

Registration open for Sandy Claws Beach Run on Siesta Key

The 47th annual event is scheduled for Dec. 9 at Siesta Beach.

Sarasota
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
November 1, 2023

The Original Wolfie's deli opens Nov. 2 in the Rosemary District

The grand opening festivities will feature live entertainment from New York's Dani Luv.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Harry Sayer |
August 12, 2021

Local leaders recognized at Sarasota Chamber luncheon

The Outstanding Leaderships Awards were held Aug. 12.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Eric Snider |
August 17, 2023

Nonprofits pair up to preserve Celery Fields

The Sarasota Audubon Society and the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast have collaborated to rewild the Quad Parcels at the Celery Fields, creating new bird habitats and wildlife viewing.

East County
Neighbors

By Marty Fugate |
February 1, 2024

Family behind Miguel’s Restaurant keep its long and tasty legacy alive

Miguel Garcia had a vision for continental cuisine on Siesta Key. His sons keep that vision alive.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Ian Swaby |
October 13, 2023

Selby brings Halloween to Little Sarasota Bay with Lights at Spooky Point

Spooky scenes are all around at Selby Gardens' Historic Spanish Point campus.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
December 13, 2023

Longboat Key Police Department nears possible accreditation

After performing well in the initial assessment, all that’s left is to go before the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement in February 2024 for final review.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
November 8, 2023

In memoriam: Remembering the Longboat friends we lost

This offseason, Longboat Key said goodbye to several friends, family and community members.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

In Memoriam |
December 21, 2023

Sylvia N. Turner

Sylvia N. Turner, “Dessert Queen Of Venice”, passed of natural causes at the age of 91 on December 11, 2023.

Sarasota
Tributes & Obituaries

By Ian Swaby |
May 27, 2023

Memorial Day tribute at Sarasota National Cemetery honors the fallen

Held at the Sarasota National Cemetery following the Flags for Fallen Vets flag placement, the event honored service members who died in the line of duty and their families.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
March 8, 2023

Man's wallet stolen from a bar top in cigarette-snatching scam

Distracted by claims of a stolen smoke, a bar patron had his wallet stolen from atop a bar. This and more reports from the Sarasota Police Department in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Jay Heater |
January 31, 2024

Second Mardi Gras-themed race scheduled for Waterside

Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation's Run for the Beads Mardi Gras 5K Run/Walk will again wind through Waterside of Lakewood Ranch.

East County
Neighbors

By Ryan Kohn |
November 2, 2023

Rams running game makes team a contender

Riverview High football has churned out 2,232 rushing yards through nine games.

Sarasota
Sports

By Observer Staff |
May 5, 2023

Indian Beach waterfront estate hits the market at $10.9 million

The estate includes a main house, a guest cottage, a carriage house and 210 feet of private beach along Sarasota Bay.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
March 8, 2023

Chef wins gastro society's top award

Christopher Covelli, an executive chef and partner in two Sarasota restaurants, was honored by the local chapter of a global organization of food and wine enthusiasts.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Ryan Kohn |
June 7, 2023

Sarasota Paradise soccer team scores on and off field in first home game

The Paradise beat Miami City FC 2-1 on June 3, and the crowd was into the game from the start.

Sarasota
Sports

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