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My best bud ordered her Southside Italian just the other day and let her camera take the first bite.
  • By Emma Burke |
  • March 1, 2026
Ditch National Pack Your Lunch Day for a sandwich from a Sarasota deli

These eateries make it nearly impossible for me to brown-bag it like a responsible adult.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Conceptual rendering by Renzo Piano Building Workshop of the north elevation of a new performing arts center as viewed across the 10th Street boat basin.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 25, 2026
Performing Arts Center 'Concept 2.0' set for public debut

The Sarasota City Commission will receive the reimagined vision for a new performing arts center at its March 2 meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cox Family ER Reunion
  • By Manatee Memorial Hospital |
  • February 26, 2026
Every Heart is Worth Fighting For

On Christmas Eve 2023, newlyweds Lauren and Kahler Cox were headed home from an extended family vacation on Florida’s Gulf Coast when their lives changed forever. While driving, Kahler, just 29 years old, began to feel what he thought was indigestion.

  • Health
Sponsored Content
The new display highlights the history of the visual arts in Sarasota along about 200 feet of Orange Avenue, just off Main Street.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 21, 2026
Michael Saunders & Co.'s new display highlights area's arts history

The new display, running alongside Orange Avenue behind the glass wall of the real estate firm's main office, shares the history of the visual arts colony in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota nonprofit Casting For The Kids helps children with cancer and their families breathe a little easier.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • February 6, 2026
Annual fishing tournament casts for a cause

Ben Shroyer has turned a parent's nightmare — childhood cancer — into a cause for good, helping families in the same boat as his was a few years ago. The waters off Siesta help fund the work the organization does.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Golfers competing in "Pittsburgh vs. The World" may be rivals out on the green, but at the celebration afterward, they have nothing but smiles for one another. Jan Van Iten and Carol Westwood are the original captains in the friendly tournament, which marked 25 years on Feb. 16.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 20, 2026
Longboat golfers celebrate 25 years of friendly competition

Dubbed "Pittsburgh vs. The World," this annual golf competition started as a friendly feud and has become a beloved tradition.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
After allowing four goals in regulation, Avary Shirley held her own in penalty kicks, helping the Mustangs become back-to-back regional champions.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • February 23, 2026
East County Athlete of the Week: Avary Shirley

The junior goalkeeper made the save that sent Lakewood Ranch girls soccer to the state semifinals.

  • East County
  • Sports
Coach Felix Osuna-Cotto oversees a Feb. 17 practice for Cardinal Mooney wrestling. He helped found the program last year, and in Year 2, the Cougars are poised to have multiple state qualifiers.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • February 19, 2026
Onward and upward for Cardinal Mooney wrestling

With individuals underway, the Cougars will soon conclude their second season of competition.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Chad Sobotka, a Riverview High graduate, last played for the Atlanta Braves in 2020. He spent parts of three seasons in the MLB as a right-hander.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • February 25, 2026
A reflection on recent major-leaguers from Sarasota

MLB spring training games began Feb. 20, and in years past, local talents have been active.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
With scissors in one hand and a whip in the other, Commissioner Carol Felts cuts the ribbon on a historical marker for The Florida Cracker Trail Feb. 13 at Manatee Village Historical Park.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 3, 2026
Manatee County mourns the death of its 'feisty' commissioner

Carol Ann Felts, a citizen activist who scored a stunning political victory in 2024, died Feb. 24.

  • East County
  • News
The school district has partnered with University of South Florida in order to create the new offerings at Gulf Coast Academy of Innovation & Technology at Brookside.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 19, 2026
Brookside Middle School undergoes transformation to attract new students

The revamped Sarasota County school aims to bring innovative fields of study to students, from artificial intelligence to cybersecurity.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The town of Longboat Key is looking into potential impacts from a changed flight path from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport that took effect in 2024.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • February 17, 2026
Town plans to hold public meetings to address flight path impacts over Longboat

With a record number of passengers at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport in recent years, noise, residue and pollution are all concerns of Longboat Key residents.

  • Longboat Key
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Spanish Main Yacht Club was one of the most impacted communities from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. All of the 212 condominium villas were impacted one way or another, and more than 16 months after Helene, the rebuild continues with some houses finished and residents moved in and others with cabinets in the front yard, work underway on the interior.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • February 11, 2026
Longboat's Spanish Main looks for normalcy a year after the storms

While some Spanish Main residents sold their villas, many more opted to rebuild, and 16 months after Hurricane Helene ravaged the historic community, work continues with an end finally in sight.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key town attorney Maggie Mooney spoke about several issues including a potential Gulf of Mexico Drive renaming and a proposed communications policy at Town Commission's Oct. 6 meeting at town hall. Commission voted to approve a contract, if needed, with outside counsel to represent the Zoning Board of Adjustment in a potential variance hearing with St. Regis.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • October 7, 2025
St. Regis, town could square off in hearing

The case centers around whether the resort's sea dam satisfies waterproofing requirements in the town's flood code.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Weizhen Jiang Wolf and Yuhong Wan of Zen Rhythm Dance Group perform a Mongolian Dance at the Lunar New Year Celebration.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • February 20, 2026
Sister Cities of Sarasota hosts Lunar New Year celebration

With an estimated 400 attendees, the Sister Cities Association of Sarasota hopes to expand the celebration even more next year.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota residents Erma and Dave Miller were drawn into the world of bicycle motocross because of their son, Doug Miller, and have spent decades in the sport.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • February 5, 2026
Sarasota couple stand side by side with BMX

Involved for nearly 50 years, Dave and Erma Miller have impacted the sport locally and beyond.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
At 100 years old, Bernard Greenberg still has vidid memories of his time serving with the U.S. Army in New Guinea.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 29, 2025
WWII codebreaker to serve as 2025 Tribute to Heroes Parade grand marshal

Bernard Greenberg, who served with the 126th Signal Radio Intelligence Company, intercepted Japanese radio transmissions during World War II.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Property owner accuses contractor of stealing equipment
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 18, 2026
Property owner accuses contractor of stealing equipment

The owner of a commercial property says HVAC employees stole equipment while the contractor calls it a repossession. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Commander David Siesel; Assistant Administrative Officer, 1st Lt. Perry Page; Assistant Administrative Officer, 1st Lt. Lois McKenzie; Secretary, Lt. Commander Domini Wood; Executive Officer; Lt. Commander Samuel Doak; and District 22 Comander Ron Jones.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 27, 2026
Sarasota Power and Sail Squadron completes 74th Change of Watch

David Siesel replaced Barbara Warshaw as commander of the Sarasota Power and Sail Squadron as the organization held its annual Change of Watch ceremony.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Up to four boxes of documents will be accepted at the city of Sarasota's ShredStock event.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 14, 2026
Sarasota schedules tax-season shredding event in March

Residents can bring four boxes of documents and electronic gear and catch the music of The Garbage Men.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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