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Guests of the 2019 Taste of Downtown mingle on the main stage of the Sarasota Opera House.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 23, 2020
Taste of Downtown goes digital for 2020

Annual event benefits Sarasota Opera's Youth Opera.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Renderings of four general concepts of the new city logo. The one on the bottom has emerged as the favorite among commissioners.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 25, 2024
Commissioners split over whether to ditch David

Although consensus was reached on a concept for a new city of Sarasota logo, whether David is included in the final design remains undecided.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cardinal Mooney High softball freshman Olivia Lockhart.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 12, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Olivia Lockhart

The Cardinal Mooney High softball freshman is making a major impact at the plate.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Renzo Piano Building Workshop's rendering of the proposed “cultural promenade” a shaded walkway along Tamiami Trail, for the Sarasota Performing Arts Center.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 26, 2024
Design proposal breaks SPAC into four buildings

Renzo Piano Building Workshop reveals a surprise plan to move the Sarasota Peforming Arts Center closer to Tamiami Trail and separate the spaces into four structures.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Boaters anchor near Jewfish Key.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 26, 2024
If Jewfish Key separated from Longboat Key, what then?

A feasibility study details the challenges that de-annexation of Jewfish Key would present ahead of Town Commission meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Support Services Director Carolyn Brown will retire from the town of Longboat Key in July.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 1, 2024
Support Services Director Carolyn Brown to retire from town in July

After almost six years with Longboat Key, Brown is ready to move on to one more venture before retiring.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Deputy City Manager Patrick Robinson, Commissioner Erik Arroyo, Vice Mayor Jen Ahearn-Koch, Mayor Liz Alpert, commissioners Debbie Trice and Kyle Battie, DreamLarge CEO Anand Pallegar and resident David Lough were among those who cut the ribbon.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 2, 2024
City of Sarasota cuts the ribbon on Overtown Square park

Located in the Rosemary District, the pocket park is named after Sarasota's first Black community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
SPD responds to woman hiding in shrubbery
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 6, 2024
SPD responds to woman hiding in shrubbery

The woman took refuge in bushes at Lido Beach fearing a random man may assault her. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Jennifer Remi and Elliott Remi, 11, enjoyed their time inside the pig pen.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 19, 2024
Community finds the fall spirit at Fruitville Pumpkin Festival

The Pumpkin Festival at Fruitville Grove ushered in the Halloween season with pumpkins, circus performances, a new haunted manor and other activities.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The 2024 ENGAGE graduates and town department heads.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 7, 2024
Town employees graduate from first professional development course

Fourteen Longboat Key staff members complete the ENGAGE program.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mike and Sandy Sobzack return home to East County for the holidays. The couple stop by the University Park Country Club for lunch on Dec. 9.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 18, 2024
East County world travelers stop home for the holidays

Mike and Sandy Sobzack set off on a whirlwind retirement tour around the world in March.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Harry, Lynn and Hal Christensen are celebrating 45 years of business in 2024.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 6, 2024
Harry’s Continental Kitchens celebrates 45 years on Longboat Key

The Christensens say the key to their business' longevity has been patience and gradual evolution.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Brewer's Nursery and Landscape Services is located on State Road 64 near Lorraine Road.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 26, 2024
Greenhouse provides window to rare plants

Brewer's Nursery and Landscape Services in East County created a greenhouse for plant collectors.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 7, 2024
St. Armands Circle promises plenty to do for locals and tourists alike

Home to more than 120 shops, outdoor cafés, award-winning restaurants, spas and salons, St. Armands Circle offers 360 degrees of possibility.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Alice Abyss published “Pharmakides."
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 1, 2024
Book fair shines spotlight on world of local authors

Authors gathered at the Bookstore1Sarasota fair to showcase works in a range of genres.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dr. Robert McCann has lived in River Club for 18 years and is running to represent District 5 on the Manatee County commission.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 16, 2024
Will performing as a commissioner be Robert McCann's next talent?

The doctor, lawyer, Navy veteran, pilot and scuba diver is ready for a new adventure in politics.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota School Board member Bridget Ziegler, between Chair Karen Rose and member Tom Edwards, speaks at the July 18 meeting.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 19, 2024
School board OKs changes to public comment rules

The board also discussed raising school meal prices and approved new staff positions.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Bradenton woman dies in rear-end collision on SR 70
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 16, 2024
Bradenton woman dies in rear-end collision on SR 70

The crash happened May 15 on State Road 70.

  • East County
  • News
Kim Fenwick and Susie Hettmansperger are this year's Trash to Treasure co-chairs.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • February 7, 2024
Trash to Treasure sale is a deal haven for Longboaters

The annual rummage sale is Feb. 16-17 at the Gulfshore of Longboat Key mobile home park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Caryn Wilbraham and her foster kittens Tarporley and Neven
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • May 22, 2024
Longboat resident provides foster care for kittens in need

Humane Society board member Caryn Wilbraham has fostered more than 40 kittens since 2021.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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