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  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • December 17, 2019
Sarasota holiday cheer takes to the waters

The annual Sarasota Boat Parade took place on Dec. 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
By around 9:30 a.m. Friday, FPL reported the restoration of power for 158,000 customers in the two counties. (Photo by Andrew Warfield)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 30, 2022
Two Sarasota County deaths appear linked to oxygen-machine power failures

A 94-year-old man and an 80-year-old woman were the first reported deaths due to Hurricane Ian, the Sheriff's Office says.

  • Sarasota
  • News
314 Bird Key Drive
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 1, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 13-17 in Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key

A Bird Key home tops the week's sales at $4.6 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The event marked 20 years of Legacy Luncheons.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 5, 2023
Junior League Legacy Luncheon celebrates 20 years

TV host Georgia Pellegrini headlines the Junior League of Sarasota's emerald anniversary Legacy Luncheon on Feb. 2.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2022
WUSF, Barancik Foundation roll out collaborative news operation

The Sarasota-based team will provide content on a variety of topics to media organizations in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties.

  • Sarasota
  • News
New Sarasota High football Coach Josh Phillips was previously the defensive coordinator at Manatee High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 26, 2023
Sailors football coach envisions program on the rise

Josh Phillips comes to Sarasota High with a variety of experience in the sport.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Good Liquid Distilling Company will offer tours of the distillery in the future.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 1, 2023
Good Liquid opens distillery, cocktail bar at Waterside Place

Handcrafted cocktails are produced from spirits, syrups and foams that are made from scratch.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Dr. Stacie Herrera, owner of Herrera Psychology, speaks with photographer Karen Arango.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 17, 2023
Art Center Sarasota addresses mental health in Latino community

A panel discussion on mental health issues impacting the local community accompanied Karen Arango’s photography exhibition "Rearview Mirror"/"El Retrovisor."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Charter Review Committee is scheduled to produce its recommendations to the City Commission for consideration in March 2022.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 8, 2021
Commissioners appoint residents to Charter Review Committee

For the first time in a decade, an advisory board will assemble to discuss potential changes to the city’s most significant governing document.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota High girls lacrosse sophomore Ava Kozicky finished the season with 60 goals and 67 points.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 14, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Ava Kozicky

The Sailors girls lacrosse sophomore scored her 100th career goal March 10 against Tampa Catholic.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 17, 2022
Casey Key properties sell for $5.75 million

Main house, guest house on Casey Key Road are the top sellers for the week of Oct. 3-7.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Rye Preserve is among the areas that will be included in the trail system.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 25, 2023
Plans advance for recreational trail though Manatee County

The proposed trail will connect Manatee County to both Sarasota and Hillsborough trails.

  • East County
  • News
Chris Sachs, Glenda Leonard and Ed Krepela at a Kiwanis Club meeting in 2022
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • September 26, 2023
New Kiwanis Club president discusses love for mission, hopes for future

Before moving to Longboat, Christopher Sachs worked in publishing, on magazine titles like Men's Journal and National Geographic Adventure.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Gust of wind accused of blowing trash into Sarasota Bay
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 4, 2023
Gust of wind accused of blowing trash into Sarasota Bay

Partygoers accused of littering blame the wind. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
BBC Main Street initially announced a three-phase plan for redeveloping the Main Plaza site, but a project did not come to fruition ahead of the sale of the property.
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 8, 2019
Main Plaza property sells for $20 million

The new owners intend to develop apartments and office space on the downtown Sarasota property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • November 17, 2022
All Faiths Food Bank distributes turkeys to the Sarasota community

All Faiths Food Bank passed out turkeys distribution on Nov. 17 at Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This Lake Club home at 16921 Clearlake Ave. sold for $2.8 million. It has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,596 square feet living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 27, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for June 12-16 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Clearlake Avenue tops the week's sales at $2.8 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The city is working to install tree lights along all of Main Street ahead of the holiday season.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 5, 2019
Project to light up downtown Sarasota trees

The Downtown Improvement District hopes to add lights on Main Street, in Five Points Park and in other portions of the city center in time for the holiday season.

  • Sarasota
  • News
West Coast Black Theatre Troupe presents "Big Sexy: The Fats Waller Revue" on Wednesday, April 19.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • April 11, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for April 13-19

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Angry boyfriend smashes windshield after his partner's date with another man
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 26, 2023
Angry boyfriend smashes windshield after his partner's date with another man

Online-initiated tryst ends in a date paying for a windshield smashed by his partner. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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