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By Jay Heater |
October 7, 2025

Mote SEA opens with a wave of excitement in Sarasota

A sneak preview for members precedes Mote Science Education Aquarium's Oct. 8 opening to the general public.

East County
News

By Jack Nelson |
October 8, 2025

Columnist reflects on Sarasota-area girls volleyball as playoffs near

The Observer's sports columnist shares his thoughts on the volleyball teams at Cardinal Mooney, Riverview, Sarasota Christian, Sarasota and Booker high schools following the regular season.

Sarasota
Sports

By Observer Staff |
September 17, 2025

Woman leaves two downtown restaurants without paying her tab

After skipping out on tabs at two restaurants, a woman is banned by police from both establishments. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Ian Swaby |
October 23, 2025

Bird Key resident finds post-retirement success as folk musician

Trading in numbers for notes, Sarasota's Jim Stanard released his album "Magical" in January of this year.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Adam Hughes |
September 18, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for September 1-5 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Phillippi Gardens home on Lusitania Drive tops the week's sales at $2.68 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Jack Nelson |
October 16, 2025

Wes Wilcox is back in basketball and breaking records in Bunker League

The 6-foot-8, 39-year-old broke the Sarasota league's scoring record while playing organized basketball for the first time in five years.

Sarasota
Sports

By Eric Garwood |
September 12, 2025

Manatee, Sarasota agents make cocaine-trafficking arrest

Raids at locations in Manatee and Sarasota counties resulted in seized cocaine and the arrest of a Bradenton man.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
September 19, 2025

New internal imaging system in use by Sarasota County EMS

The Sarasota County Fire Department's new life-saving tool delivers internal imaging to paramedics on the scene.

Sarasota
News

By Elizabeth King |
October 13, 2025

Barancik Foundation in Sarasota names new president and CEO

The new leader of the family foundation will assume his role in December.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
August 13, 2025

Florida Studio Theatre scores a marquee victory

The Sarasota theater organization secured multiple Planning Board adjustments for its McGillicuddy Arts Plaza, including additional signage to enhance its theater district ambience.

Sarasota
News

By Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College of Art and Design |
September 17, 2025

Art Deco: The Golden Age of Illustration

Sarasota Art Museum shines a spotlight on Art Deco as the artform celebrates its centennial anniversary.

Arts + Entertainment
Spotlight Partners

School zone, red light cameras yield nearly 50,000 tickets in a year

Despite 49,320 citations in a year, Sarasota Police Department reports photo and video enforcement is resulting in a downward trend in citations.

Sarasota
News

By Dana Kampa |
October 15, 2025

Mote's 'The Shark Lady' subject of new musical tribute

Artist Christina Meiping Chen recently penned a musical production about the life of research icon Eugenie Clark, set to debut in early December.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
October 7, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Oct. 9-16

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Lesley Dwyer |
October 29, 2025

Lakewood Ranch Library's second floor could be built out by April

The second floor buildout is one of several projects Manatee County Libraries has slated for the upcoming year.

East County
News

By Madison Bierl |
October 21, 2025

Chiropractic office opens in Lakewood Ranch

Their own injuries prompted Circle Chiropractic Owner Ben Duke and Clinic Director Greg Hengel to pursue careers in chiropractic care.

East County
Business

By Observer Staff |
October 8, 2025

Car window smashed over a $30 dispute

A man tells police his car's rear window was shattered by his girlfriend because he wouldn't give her $30. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Matt Walsh |
October 29, 2025

Il faut cultiver notre jardin

Delving into a pile of history books during a sabbatical revealed a depressing truth: Nothing has changed. To improve society, we must tend our own garden.