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  • In Memoriam |
  • November 18, 2022
Mary Mockler Neufeld

Mary Mockler Neufeld, 96, formerly of Illinois, Longboat Key, Sarasota and then Bradenton, passed away on November 14, 2022.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 18, 2017
Don't do it

‘Oh, come on, you know where downtown is.’ It’s where the big buildings are.'

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Amie Austin, Tammy Karp, Jaclyn Brunckhorst, Elisabeth Waters and Donna Koffman
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 11, 2022
Sarasota Art Museum champions nature with 2022 Art Bash

The Sarasota Art Museum brought 350 guests to its "Immersive Gala" Art Bash on Dec. 10.

  • Black Tie
Postal worker arrested for fraud and money laundering
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 21, 2023
Postal worker arrested for fraud and money laundering

At least 60 businesses were victims of stolen mailed checks amounting to more than $70,000.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The planned Bath & Racquet redevelopment includes luxury apartments surrounding a private tennis, pickleball and swim club.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 6, 2023
Sarasota city leaders side with Bath & Racquet redeveloper in appeal

With a 4-1 vote, commissioners have decided that neighbors opposed to the project failed to reach "aggrieved" status.

  • Sarasota
  • News
For SMH, context matters
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 1, 2023
For SMH, context matters

All things considered, in the fog of the crisis, Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s handling of COVID was exemplary — except in one area.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Bonnie Versele steps down the aisle in a vibrant outfit.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 10, 2023
Women's Club of Cascades hosts fundraiser for Mothers Helping Mothers

Eight members of the Sarasota neighborhood walked the runway to show off top fashions.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Orchestra will perform "A Hero's Life" on March 30, 31 and April 1.
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • February 22, 2023
Sarasota Orchestra makes classical music user-friendly

Guided musical tours bring a contemporary context to a timeless art form.

  • Arts + Culture
Former Sailor Ben McCabe is now a senior catcher at UCF.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 5, 2023
Spring sports athletes from Sarasota take their cuts

These players have started their seasons on fire at the NCAA level.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 10, 2016
Sarasota mayor becomes barista for a day

Mayor Willie Shaw welcomed Kahwa Coffee to downtown Sarasota with free coffee — and service with a smile.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Stephanie Crockatt is the first full-time president and CEO of the Bay Park Conservancy.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 2, 2023
CEO Stephanie Crockatt talks future for The Bay

“We want this conservancy to be sustainable,” says the new president and CEO of the Bay Park Conservancy.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Motorists will encounter lane closures on approach to the Gulfstream Avenue/U.S. 41 roundabout Wednesday through Friday.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 11, 2023
Surprise roundabout lane closure outrages Sarasota, Longboat

Sarasota city officials say FDOT will alert them in advance to similar work in the future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Miami artist Hannah Banciella's one-woman show, "Communing with Poppies," will debut on April 7 at SPAACES gallery.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • April 5, 2023
Multimedia artist Hannah Banciella opens one-woman show

Miami native Hannah Banciella's “Communing with Poppies” solo exhibition will debut at Sarasota art gallery SPAACES.

  • Arts + Culture
High school football roundup: Week eight
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 15, 2022
High school football roundup: Week eight

Several Sarasota-Bradenton area teams suffered important losses, but The Out-of-Door Academy remained undefeated.

  • East County
  • Sports
Isha Pramudyasworo picks up her book from the Sarasota Ballet booth.
  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • February 13, 2023
Storybook Street brings literacy to life

Early Learning Coalition give families and their children books to grow their libraries.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Board member Tom Edwards and Superintendent Terry Connor talk with Bryson Day, a Venice High School junior who was student representative at the Aug. 15, 2023, meeting.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 17, 2023
Sarasota School Board votes to suspend strategic plan

Board members emphasized a need for clarity and a "refocus on academics" in the strategic plan.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
1835 Lincoln Drive was built in 2000 and has four bedrooms, four baths and a pool. (Eric Garwood)
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 28, 2022
Avondale home tops sales at $3.4 million

An Avondale home on Lincoln Drive tops the week's sales at $3.4 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The city of Sarasota is exploring future uses of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall once a new Sarasota Performing Arts Center is built.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 4, 2023
Van Wezel heirs demand name be removed from SPAC materials

Descendants of the Van Wezel family sent a cease and desist demand to the city and SPAC Foundation to stop using the Van Wezel name in promoting and fundraising for a new performing arts center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Opera production of Puccini's Madama Butterfly
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 14, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat Key for Feb. 16-22

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Deputy Director of Utilities Kevin Morris and Utilities Director Evan Pilachowski offer a presentation to commissioners on Jan. 17.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 14, 2023
Manatee County will continue twice-weekly trash pickup — for now

The County Commission approved a two-year extension of its current solid waste contract in order to negotiate with potential haulers.

  • East County
  • News
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