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Co-chairwomen Amy Lyons, Barbara Lancer and Christina Bonilla
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 16, 2023
Boys & Girls clubs hosts latest Tennis Ball

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties hosted the latest Tennis Ball on April 14.

  • Black Tie
Parking Division General Manager Broxton Harvey is proposing gate-free entry and exit systems for city owned parking garages such as this one at St. Armands Circle.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 17, 2023
Parking program proposals would mean $3.5M increase in city revenue

The new parking director proposes replacing free spots with paid ones and stricter parking garage polices, but Sarasota city commissioners were told it's not about the money.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cardinal Mooney High boys basketball forward Kevin O'Donoghue.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 22, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Kevin O'Donoghue

The Cardinal Mooney High boys basketball senior is primed for a strong 2023-2024 season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Rebecca and Richard Hopkins have been the driving forces of growth and creativity during their long tenure at Florida Studio Theatre, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • October 4, 2023
At 50, FST is the beating heart of Sarasota theater

Richard and Rebecca Hopkins have shaped Florida Studio Theatre from a scrappy upstart into a cultural powerhouse.

  • Arts + Culture
Katherine Michelle Tanner
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • August 23, 2023
Sarasota performer launches her own theater company

As her theater company, Tree Fort Productions, becomes a nonprofit, actress Katherine Michelle Tanner emphasizes: "The best way to support a theater company is to buy a subscription."

  • Arts + Culture
Austria photo wins Observer's It's Read Everywhere contest
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 8, 2023
Austria photo wins Observer's It's Read Everywhere contest

Pam and Russell Hyatt have won the It's Read Everywhere contest for 2023 and will be going on a seven-day Celebrity Cruise to be booked by Marc Bokoff of Cruise Planners.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Some members of the public said the city should solicit proposals from other interested parties, but multiple commissioners felt that would be unfair to the group that submitted the hotel and grocery store plan. File rendering.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 18, 2021
City advances consideration of St. Armands hotel proposal

A majority of the City Commission spoke positively about a plan to build a hotel and grocery store on the site of the Fillmore Drive parking lot, though some members of the public had reservations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A concept drawing of John Ringling Boulevard highlights several goals of the new code, including more native landscaping, more multimodal transit options and stronger connections between neighborhoods. Courtesy rendering
  • By David Conway |
  • March 25, 2015
St. Armands highlights vision of city’s new code

After weeks of working with residents on Sarasota’s barrier islands, the Urban Design Studio illustrated what a form-based code may look like in those areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Golf course architect Richard Mandell watches as the first green, No. 15, is sprigged at Bobby Jones Golf Club.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 29, 2023
Bobby Jones restoration reaches last major milestone

Sprigging the greens at the city-owned golf course means rebuilding the Donald Ross design is nearing completion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Local underprivileged children will have an opportunity to "Shop with a Cop" on Saturday.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 8, 2022
Kids get a chance to 'Shop with a Cop' Saturday

The Sarasota Housing Authority and SPD will team up on Saturday for the annual Shop with a Cop event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cardinal Mooney High football celebrates its first state championship since 1972.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 14, 2023
Senior class leads Cardinal Mooney football to state title win

The Cardinal Mooney High Cougars got key contributions from several members of the class against Trinity Catholic.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
This graphic illustrates the height restrictions on Longboat Key.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • December 7, 2016
Longboat Key building heights: Going up?

Former Commissioner Randy Clair is challenging a home elevator under construction in Country Club Shores.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Steve Koenig revealed his superman shirt under his button-down as he asks Southside Elementary students what their favorite superhero is.
  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • January 30, 2023
Southside Elementary invites Holocaust survivors to speak

The Sarasota elementary school hosted two guest speakers to share their stories of the Holocaust on Jan. 27.

  • East County
  • Sports
Man accuses hair stylist of having an affair with his wife
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 15, 2023
Man accuses hair stylist of having an affair with his wife

Both customers of a salon, a man confronted a hairdresser over a late-evening phone call to his wife. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
A 2024 Grady-White 281 Coastal Explorer cruises the water at sunrise.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 5, 2023
Boat sales returning to more favorable seas

After experiencing intense demand in the face of a pressured supply chain during the pandemic, boat retailers are seeing a steadier state.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lorraine Road/Players Drive roundabout makes no sense
  • By Rex E. Jensen |
  • September 27, 2023
Lorraine Road/Players Drive roundabout makes no sense

SMR's Rex Jensen gives his view of the Manatee County roundabout project scheduled for Lorraine Road and Players Drive.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Housing affordability crisis
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 7, 2023
Housing affordability crisis

Sarasota commissioners took a good step that will help. But they and the county need to be bolder.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
This week’s “Super Saturday” features lawn games.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • June 13, 2014
Weekend Best Bet: Selby Gardens 'Super Saturdays'

Kick off summer with a day of family fun at 'Super Saturday' Saturday, June 14. The morning event is the first of the eight-week series held this summer.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Finishing touches are being put on the town's Karon Family Pavilion.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • June 12, 2023
Longboat Key town center stage gets finishing touches

The stage is expected to be fully complete within the next two months.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Waterside of Lakewood Ranch's Bob Smith was honored as Humanitarian of the Year by the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund in 2022.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 14, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Community Fund's Humanitarian of the Year nominations due

A new Junior Humanitarian of the Year will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship.

  • East County
  • Opinion
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