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Local artist Joan Love points out "Tiny Door" installation hidden in plain sight outside the former Apricot Lane Boutique on St. Armands Circle. Her most recent installation can be found outside Gauthier Salon & Wellness Spa.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 4, 2026
St. Armands Circle gets new element of whimsy with Tiny Door installation

Local artist Joan Love, creator of Sarasota's iconic Tiny Doors, added her latest creation to a St. Armands salon.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Insomnia Cookies is now open at 2264 Gulf Gate Drive.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 26, 2026
Late-night cookie chain opens its first store in Sarasota

Insomnia Cookies is now open at 2264 Gulf Gate Drive.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Artist Jonell Yoekel showcases her nature photography at the Women's Guild Valentine's Day-themed art show on Feb. 10 at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 16, 2026
Valentine's Day-themed art show gives back to community

Women's Guild members hosted a packed house for their second-annual art show to support student scholarships.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nate Jacobs directs the gospel revue, "How I Got Over," for Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe from Feb. 19 to March 29.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 17, 2026
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Feb. 19-25

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Waterside of Lakewood Ranch might have to wait longer for Sarasota County Schools to build an elementary school there.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • January 7, 2026
Sarasota County reevaluates need for new schools to serve Waterside

Jody Dumas, the executive director of facility services for Sarasota County Schools, said their two properties in Lakewood Ranch might sit empty for longer than anticipated.

  • East County
  • Schools
Susan Phillips retired in 2025 from her role as the town manager's assistant.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 3, 2026
Phillips named chair of Longboat Key Foundation

The organization's founder, Jim Brown, announces retirement from the position.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Martha McKlveen, a Nate's Honor Animal Rescue Center volunteer and donor, is eager for Kitty City to be able to support more cats that are in need, just like the over 1,000 she has fostered since 2009.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • December 9, 2025
Kitty City built at Nate's Honor with $250,000 donation from volunteer

Martha McKlveen is passionate about cats, especially those who have issues that keep them from being adopted.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bronwyn Leggett poses for a photo before a Jan. 5 practice at Riverview High School. She's deep into her second season as the full-time starter between the posts for the Rams.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • January 6, 2026
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Bronwyn Leggett

The junior goalkeeper has been a stalwart in net for Riverview girls soccer.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Saks' parent company, Saks Global, filed for bankruptcy in January.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 7, 2026
Bankrupt Saks Fifth Avenue to close Sarasota-UTC store

A Saks has been in the Sarasota-Manatee market for at least three decades.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home at 5919 Gulf of Mexico Drive sold for $9.5 million. Built in 1998, it has four bedrooms, six baths, a pool and 5,596 square feet of living area. It sold for $4.29 million in 2002.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 25, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 9-13 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Longboat Key home on Gulf of Mexico Drive tops the week's sales at $9.5 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Residents in Summerfield Bluffs are rescued after the Braden River flooded their street following Hurricane Debby in 2024.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 15, 2025
Manatee County inches toward initiating stormwater fees

Despite public pushback in 2019, Manatee County is taking another shot at implementing a stormwater program.

  • East County
  • News
Village Idiots Cycling Club member Patrick Franklin Sr. (center) was killed riding his bicycle Jan. 22 when hit by a truck pulling a trailer on Conquistador Parkway in Bradenton.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 4, 2026
Building safer roads for cyclists worth a discussion in Manatee County

The death of a Village Idiots Cycling Club member leaves the community in shock.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Olivier Latry takes a bow.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 8, 2026
Notre-Dame organist offers concert dedicating pipe organ at SAKLC

Olivier Latry visited Sarasota to provide the concert that dedicated the St. Armands Lutheran Church's Schantz pipe organ installed in 2025.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Hermitage Artist Retreat programming includes events on the beach adjacent to its campus.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2025
Artist retreat receives more than $300,000 in grants

The grants will help fund Hermitage Artist Retreat's operations, storm recovery and programming.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The home at 4833 Featherbed Lane was built in 1956 and has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,978 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 5, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 16-20 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Harmony home on Featherbed Lane tops the week’s sales at $3.33 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The home at 144 Harrison Drive sold for $2.15 million. Built in 1933, it has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,743 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 18, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 2-6 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Tencon Beach condominium on Gulf of Mexico Drive tops the week’s sales at $3.6 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Pator Caleb Free's daughter JoJo Free attends Risen Savior Academy.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 16, 2025
Lutheran church brings more Christian education to Lakewood Ranch

Risen Savior Lutheran Church begins its expansion toward being a K-8 school in January.

  • East County
  • Schools
Manatee County administrators address the Manatee Chamber of Commerce Dec. 8. From left to right: Deputy county administrators Corey Stutte, Bryan Parnell, Courtney De Pol and County Administrator Charlie Bishop.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 17, 2025
Convention Center expansion tops 'state of Manatee County' presentation

County administrators spoke to the Manatee Chamber of Commerce at its December luncheon.

  • East County
  • News
Yoga instructor Angela Mali has been leading by-donation sunset yoga classes on Longboat Key for three years. Whether she will be able to continue the classes is in question as she and town leaders debate usage of the beach.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • October 8, 2025
Yoga instructor, town officials at odds over beach classes

Longboaters debate beach usage after a yogi faces new fees and regulations for sunset classes at Bayfront Park beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Real cost of public notice
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 28, 2026
Real cost of public notice

State lawmakers keep saying public notices are a cost issue that needs fixing. They’re missing the point.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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