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Key Chorale prepares for its season-opening Celtic celebration. (Photo by Spencer Fordin)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • September 12, 2022
Key Chorale opens 2022-23 season with Irish flair

The symphonic chorus is going all-in on a celebration of Irish and Celtic culture to kick off its upcoming season.

  • Arts + Culture
Co-chairs Terri Klauber and Autumn McConnell
  • By Lori Sax |
  • November 18, 2024
Stars align at All Star Children's Foundation's annual Twinkle Ball

More than 300 attended the gala, which supports children and families in the foster care system.

  • Black Tie
Shirley Mae Hampton Noyes (1928-2024)
  • In Memoriam |
  • December 3, 2024
Shirley Mae Hampton Noyes

Shirley Mae Hampton Noyes 8/19/28-11/26/24. A full life well lived.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
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
Todd Schlorf keeps the tradition strong in honor of his parents Dick and Donna Schlorf.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 10, 2024
National tennis tournament hosted titleholders from around the country

In its 21st year, the Masters Clay Courts National Tennis Tournament hosted players from ages 50 to 90 years old.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 4, 2024
Jewfish Key property owners retract de-annexation petition before public hearing

The Jewfish Key Preservation Association’s petition retraction canceled the hearing set for June 3, in which town commissioners would have accepted or denied the de-annexation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota High track and field sophomore Grayson Cicilioni.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 2, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Grayson Cicilioni

The Sarasota High runner is moving up the ranks in the 3,200-meter run.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Only the commission and P&Z have been afforded the "extenuating circumstance" benefit. (File photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 21, 2022
Commission extends virtual meeting allowance to P&Z

Planning and Zoning Board members are now allowed to attend meetings virtually under limited "extraordinary circumstances."

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Affordable housing plans unveiled for commercial areas in Sarasota
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 22, 2023
Affordable housing plans unveiled for commercial areas in Sarasota

Density and height bonuses in new mixed-use zoning districts are designed to incentivize affordable housing development.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Paddi Juliano and Magda Shea
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 9, 2025
Heart & Soul on Palm lets the community celebrate Valentine's Day together

The event brought together a funk band, photo-ops, couples and friends and family.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota High sophomore outside hitter Liza Collier lead the indoor volleyball team in kills in 2024.
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • December 17, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Liza Collier

The Sarasota High sophomore was a force to be reckoned with on the girls varsity volleyball team this season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
One noise exemption town staffers had hoped to add was the sound of water cascading into water, such as the sound of a fountain in operation.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • January 25, 2023
Longboat noise rules remain the same

Town commissioners opted to not move forward with new proposed exemptions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cross Street is a one-block, one-way street between South Pineapple and South Orange avenues.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 5, 2024
Cross Street right of way remains vacated by the city

Jen Ahearn-Koch motioned and was the only vote in favor of rescinding the Sarasota City Commission's Nov. 4 approval to vacate right of way to developer Orange Pineapple.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High sophomore Isaiah Allen.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 5, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Isaiah Allen

The Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball sophomore is averaging 18 points per game through three games.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 20, 2010
Harry's attains some outdoor seats

The Planning and Zoning Board's approval Tuesday allows Harry's Continental Kitchens to convert its 16 seats, used as a waiting area, under the restaurant's roof overhang into outdoor dining.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The potential track of the storm according to the National Hurricane Center advisory at 11 a.m. on Aug. 2.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 2, 2024
Longboat Key officials work with Sarasota County to prep for storm

As town officials prepare, residents are asked to stay up to date with information and can utilize the self-serve sandbag operation and sign up for Alert Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Toni Muirhead has loved creating beaded art to hang on trees along the Peaceful Path.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 10, 2024
12 things to do this summer in Manatee County

Take a look at things to do and places to go this summer in eastern Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Workers at the Sarasota Agricultural Fair plan to sanitize surfaces and rides to address coronavirus-related concerns, but the event is set to go on as scheduled.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 12, 2020
Major Sarasota events reverse course, announce cancellations

Representatives for the Sarasota Fair and Nathan Benderson Park said Thursday upcoming events are not being canceled or postponed because of COVID-19 concerns. On Friday, both organizations said the events are now off.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Emma Burke |
  • February 28, 2024
33 Things to Add To Your Sand Bucket List this Summer

Here are the top 33 things to do, places to go, and sights to see this summer in Sarasota, Manatee counties.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Sponsored Content
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 3, 2023
The best things to do around Sarasota for Jan. 5-11

The year kicks off with movie magic on stage, comedy and plenty of art.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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