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By Ian Swaby |
December 11, 2023

Sarasota decks the hulls for Holiday Boat Parade of Lights

Held in support of Suncoast Charities for Children, the 37th annual event featured 27 boats and a tribute to "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation."

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Petra Rivera |
February 19, 2024

Longboaters renew vows at town Valentine's Day ceremony

Support Services Director Carolyn Brown hosted the first annual community vow renewal ceremony on Feb. 14 at the Town Center Green.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
November 23, 2023

Student-led rocketry club aims for 10,000-foot launch

The Team True Fire Rocketry Club, an initiative of Faulhaber Fab Lab, is building a 12-foot-tall rocket for a 2024 launch.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
January 10, 2024

Kaleidoscopic exhibit evokes Hurricane Ian and a life of upheaval

"Picking Up the Pieces," a retrospective show at Sarasota Art Museum for multimedia artist Judy Pfaff, captures resilience in its exploration of beauty amid destruction.

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff |
April 2, 2024

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for April 4-10

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Lesley Dwyer |
October 18, 2022

Save Our Seabirds rebuilds aviaries, raises money after Hurricane Ian

Without insurance to cover the damaged aviaries, Save Our Seabirds is raising $125,000 themselves.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Petra Rivera |
September 12, 2023

Mote shows award-winning films to teach ocean conservation

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium hosted an ocean film festival to share marine research with the public.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
July 2, 2023

City of Sarasota publishes proposed Public Art Plan 2030

The 100-page plan lays out the city's strategy for expanding its public art collection over the next seven years.

Sarasota
News

By Brynn Mechem |
October 10, 2019

Sarasota County to see increase in water and sewer fees

Capacity fees will increase by nearly $800 and wastewater rates will increase 5% annually.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
February 13, 2024

Public Works employee calls for backup over Bayfront Park dispute

The worker requested police assistance when individuals protested the new court restriping. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Petra Rivera |
February 27, 2024

LBK houses of worship raise awareness of sex trafficking

During the discussion at Christ Church, survivors shared their stories.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Marty Fugate |
July 9, 2023

FST's 'Black Pearl Sings!' celebrates legacy of Black roots music

In Frank Higgins’ play “Black Pearl Sings!” a song-hunter is on a quest for Black folk songs.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Jay Heater |
October 30, 2023

Empty Bowls fundraiser takes a bite out of hunger

Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee's annual event, which will be held Nov. 3, provides funds for The Food Bank of Manatee.

East County
Neighbors

By David Conway |
April 1, 2021

Golden Gate condo plan sparks parking debate

Residents in the downtown-adjacent neighborhood are worried a four-unit residential building will exacerbate existing parking issues.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
February 8, 2024

Spanish Main Yacht Club celebrates $1M potable water project

Residents, town staff and project leads gathered around the main valve on Feb. 7 to turn the water on.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Janet Combs |
November 14, 2023

WBTT supporters get on the Soul Train again

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe returns to the '70s for its annual fundraiser.

Black Tie

By Observer Staff |
August 27, 2023

Hurricane Idalia news, updates in Sarasota, Manatee

Idalia made landfall at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30 in Florida's Big Bend region as a Category 3 hurricane with 125 mph winds.

Hurricane Season

By Andrew Warfield |
October 6, 2022

Emergency manager: City employees get credit for fast recovery

Sarasota Emergency Manager Todd Kerkering says employees, many of whom are also suffering from Hurricane Ian damage, are bringing the city back quickly.