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By Observer Staff |
March 21, 2023

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 23-29

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Dariela Delgado |
November 9, 2022

Sarasota's youth poet laureate named

An 11th grader from Pine View School was selected from a field of six.

Sarasota
Neighbors

In Memoriam |
November 3, 2023

Freda Perrotta

Freda Perrotta passed away September 3, 2023 in Bradenton, FL. She was 97 years old.

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

By Eric Garwood |
September 23, 2022

Upscale home store aims to satisfy Sarasota style sensibilities

Clive Daniel Home opens in Fruitville Commons as the company's third showroom.

Sarasota
Business

By Carter Weinhofer |
September 5, 2023

Emergency services kept vigilant eye on Longboat Key during Idalia

Police and fire departments rode out the storm on the island to be in position to respond to emergencies.

Longboat Key
News

By Eric Garwood |
September 30, 2022

Sarasota County prepares to open supplies-distribution sites

Three of four located in areas hardest hit by Hurricane Ian, though one close to city of Sarasota.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
April 14, 2023

No property tax rate change expected for city's fiscal 2024 budget

City Manager Marlon Brown tells Sarasota commissioners that he plans to hold the rate at 3.0 mils for the coming fiscal year.

Sarasota
News

By Lauren Tronstad |
May 31, 2023

The impacts of flight paths over Longboat questioned again

A 270-degree turn implemented in 2006 has increased the number of departing flights over Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
July 13, 2023

Benderson Park hires new programming, aquatics program manager

The Sarasota park is known for rowing but offers summer camps, fitness classes and more.

East County
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
June 27, 2023

Manatee commissioners say days of three-term leaders are numbered

Following the resignation of Vanessa Baugh from the board, only first-term commissioners remain.

East County
News

By Ryan Kohn |
August 17, 2023

Riverview football wants better early results in 2023

The Rams have questions to answer, but plenty of choices, especially at quarterback.

Sarasota
Sports

By Ryan Kohn |
October 28, 2023

High school football roundup: Week 10

Five area teams get key wins as the end of the FHSAA regular season approaches — and the SSAA playoffs begin.

East County
Sports

By Ian Swaby |
August 24, 2023

Suncoast School grows opportunities for students to find their talents

The school’s new principal, Fayth Jenkins, is helping the school expand the scope of its educational opportunities.

Sarasota
Schools

By Andrew Warfield |
November 8, 2023

St. Armands holiday tree installed ahead of Dec. 1 tree-lighting ceremony

After delayed city approval, the St. Armands Circle Association will host the annual tree-lighting on Dec. 1.

Sarasota
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
April 19, 2023

The lights get brighter in Sarasota's Limelight District

An area along Lime Avenue is raising its profile as a home for artists, artisans and small business.

Arts + Culture

By Letter to the Editor |
April 26, 2023

Support your local distributors

A reader agrees that despite Bud Light's marketing we should toast our local beverage distributors.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
May 5, 2020

Lanes reopen after Sarasota traffic crash

Collision involving motorcycle prompted closure at Tamiami Trail and Bahia Vista Street.

Sarasota
News

By Ryan Kohn |
March 22, 2023

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Tyler Pack

The Sarasota High senior is sixth in Class 4A boys high jump (6 feet, 2.75 inches) as of March 21.

Sarasota
Sports

By Lauren Tronstad |
May 12, 2023

City asks neighbors' opinion on the return of St. Armands winter fest

Residents can email their opinions through June 2.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
September 21, 2022

Sarasota officials to consider a Tesla expansion

The new facility will be located at Interstate 75 and University Parkway.

Sarasota
Business

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