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Courtesy photo: Currently, the only Artspace development in Florida is the Sailboat Bend lofts in Fort Lauderdale.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 31, 2014
Consultants to look at artists' housing

Beginning next Tuesday, Artspace Projects will conduct a study evaluating the potential for new artists' live/work housing developments within the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Beverly Girard, director of food and nutrition services at Sarasota County Schools,  All Faiths Food Bank CEO Sandra Frank, and Veronica Brady from the Gulf Coast Community Foundation
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • June 4, 2014
All Faiths Food Bank announces summer programs

The additions are part of the nonprofit's first ever summer 'BackPack Kids' program, which helps feed 21,000 (50%) of Sarasota County students.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Revenue from the surveys will aid in our efforts to keep YourObserver.com an advertiser-funded website with content that is free to readers.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 9, 2013
Observer Media Group expands online partnership with Google

Beginning Wednesday, YourObserver.com users will experience the use of new Google Consumer Surveys.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 17, 2013
Orioles announce Spring Training schedule

The Baltimore Orioles recently announced their 2014 Grapefruit League schedule, which opens Feb. 28 against the Tampa Bay Rays in Port Charlotte.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota Chamber to host Leadership Educational Conference
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 20, 2024
Sarasota Chamber to host Leadership Educational Conference

The half-day Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Leadership Sarasota Educational Conference is designed to cultivate skills and strategies for leadership in the workplace.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ripped-up drywall in Carolyn Wedekind's house shows how high the water rose during Hurricane Helene's storm surge.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 4, 2025
Construction hours change for storm-related repairs on Longboat

Construction is allowed to commence between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Saturdays. No construction is allowed on Sundays or holidays.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Gulf Coast Community Foundation's Sarasota Philanthropy Center is on State Street in downtown.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 10, 2024
Community foundation opens scholarship applications for Sarasota sutdents

Students may apply for higher education financial aid through April 3.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Accidental drowning confirmed in Manatee disappearance
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 14, 2025
Accidental drowning confirmed in Manatee disappearance

A teenager ran from a car traveling along Interstate 75 in August.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 25, 2010
Lender reveals plans for Colony

Colony Lender LLC partner David Siegal and his partner want to build a new resort and buy out the resort's owner for $12 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 13, 2011
Our View: City joins TV media biz; ugh

The city of Sarasota launched City Business last week, a new television program aimed at covering businesses in the city.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Cardinal Mooney senior quarterback Michael Valentino holds the ball aloft as he crosses the goal line for a touchdown.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 6, 2023
Cardinal Mooney High football eyes star-laden season

In their first two games, the Cougars have outscored their opponents 95-6, spreading the ball among several offensive weapons.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch junior midfielders Paolo Morales (front) and Ryan Johnson have been essential in helping transform the Mustangs' offensive strategy this season.
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • January 14, 2025
Lakewood Ranch boys soccer charges toward the postseason

The Mustangs look to rectify last season's loss to North Port High in the district tournament later this month.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Sarasota Paradise waited out a nearly two-hour weather delay before commencing their first season in USL League One. Over 2,500 fans packed the stands at Premier Sports Campus.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • March 11, 2026
Sarasota Paradise drop professional debut to AC Boise, 1-0

The Lakewood Ranch-based soccer club played its first match in USL League One.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 22, 2022
McDonald's franchise opens Sept. 7 in Lakewood Ranch

Longtime McDonald's workers and franchise owners are set to open their 10th McDonald's in the region.

  • East County
  • Business
If a tree is removed in Sarasota, city officials want to ensure neighboring residents have ample warning. That’s the intent behind one of many changes proposed for the city’s tree protection ordinance. On Dec. 15, staff met with residents to discuss tree
  • By David Conway |
  • December 23, 2015
Will new city tree protections take root?

In response to continued resident feedback, a list of proposed changes to city tree regulations is growing. How is staff attempting to address citizen concerns?

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city of Sarasota’s Board of Adjustment denied four variance requests May 27 that SMH sought for a new urgent care center building planned for 500 Ringling Blvd.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 9, 2015
St. Armands clinic faces longer wait

The city of Sarasota’s Board of Adjustment denied four separate variances for a St. Armands Circle Sarasota Memorial Hospital clinic.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bayfront Park has a baseball field, tennis courts and playground. Its Recreation Center building is used for fitness classes and occasional meetings and debates. File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 15, 2014
The Bayfront Park Question

The town will soon revisit an issue that's familiar to any longtime resident.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo courtesy of Jack Cooper
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • March 11, 2020
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 12

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • August 26, 2009
Lakewood to throw end-of-summer bash

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities' annual Back to School Splash Bash will feature water slides, a dunk tank, skateboarding and more.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • July 8, 2009
Neighbors rev up new auto shop

Chapin and Lewis Automotive is one of the first full auto repair shops east of I-75.

  • East County
  • News
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