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In addition to ensuring all the downtown lighting works, Mayor Hagen Brody wanted the city to explore expanding tree lights onto branches.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 3, 2020
Holiday decor falls flat for mayor

Property owners are working with the city on a strategy to make downtown more festive.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Appalachian Road Show performs April 2 at Fogartyville.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 28, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 30 to April 5

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2021
2021 Digital Year in Review

We bring you the best of YourObserver.com from 2021.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Construction crews contracted by Braden River Utilities perform work on the void.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 2, 2022
Leaking water causes turn lanes on Lorraine Road to shut down for repairs

Workers are filling a void beneath the road at the intersection of Lorraine Road and State Road 70.

  • East County
  • News
The Easter bunny will make a grand entrance as he did at EGGstravaganza in 2022.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 29, 2023
EGGstravaganza to return to Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch's biggest egg hunt will have thousands of eggs for children to gather on April 1.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Keith Johnson and President and CEO Phil Tavill
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 7, 2021
Rockin' Lobster returns to Sharky's on the Pier

The seaside fundraiser was held Nov. 6 at Sharky's on the Pier.

  • Black Tie
Scottish comedian and hip-hop artist MC Hammersmith will headline the 13th Annual Sarasota Improv Festival.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 14, 2023
Improv fest headliner MC Hammersmith breaks it down

MC Hammersmith, Scotland’s leading free-style comedy rapper and improviser, will headline Florida Studio Theatre's 13th annual Sarasota Improv Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
The percentage of Sarasota County students scoring at or above proficiency remains higher than the state average
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 21, 2012
Some Sarasota students outpace state

Ten percent more Sarasota County public school students had proficient scores on the Spring FCAT reading test than state totals.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Women’s Club of Cascades of Sarasota officers are Betty Vogel, Grace Beezie, Ann King, Sandy Collins, Susan Hetzler, Marianne Salotto, Sue Gates, Jane Faix and Linda Ahern.  Photo by Cindy Salomone.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 12, 2020
CLUB NEWS: Cascades Women’s Club installs officers

Art in the Park celebrates 20 years

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota senior running back Joe Ziegler has set an initial target of 1,200 yards for the 2023 season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 17, 2023
Sarasota High football gets a new attitude for 2023

First-year Head Coach Josh Phillips ushers in a fresh Sailors era.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Club members play pickleball following the opening of the club's first courts. (File photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 22, 2022
Key Club pickleball plans move forward to Town Commission

The Longboat Key Club gains initial approval for four pickleball courts after moving plan across the parking lot from the original proposal. But objections still remain.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
If approved, a new ordinance will increase an annual fee paid by downtown restaurants with sidewalk cafe permits by $3 per square foot of outside space used for additional sidewalk and alley cleanings.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 27, 2023
Fee hike proposed on downtown restaurants with sidewalk seating

The Downtown Improvement District board asks the city to add a fee of $3 per square foot for additional sidewalk cleaning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
James Turrel's Skyspace exhibit entitled Joseph's Coat at the John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art. (Courtesy photo by Giovanni Lunardi)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • November 16, 2022
A 'Decade of Collecting' brings Ringling acquisitions to the public eye

For many years, the John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art was out of the acquisition business. But the past 10 years have brought a change in direction.

  • Arts + Culture
Nico Villalobos controls the ball for the Sarasota Paradise.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 7, 2023
Sarasota Paradise soccer team scores on and off field in first home game

The Paradise beat Miami City FC 2-1 on June 3, and the crowd was into the game from the start.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
A new home is planned for the lot at 3515 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • March 28, 2023
Development firm clears property for new home on GMD

Seaward Development has submitted plans for a building permit for the lot at 3515 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Larry Paul's "Anna Maria Island Sunset 85" will be part of the artist's show at Island Gallery West. (Courtesy Photo by Larry Paul.)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • July 26, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for July 28 to Aug. 3

Dance takes center stage in Sarasota this week, and there's also art, theater, music and comedy on tap at local venues.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Chateau Sarasota officially opens Feb. 4 in the former Roy's space.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 1, 2023
French cuisine to open at former Roy’s in Sarasota

After more than a year of delays, The Chateau Sarasota on Siesta Drive will open Feb. 4.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Joe Martinez is a lifelong musician who now will be the conductor of the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 7, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble welcomes new conductor

Lakewood Ranch's Joe Martinez says he will challenge his talented ensemble.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Manatee to discuss Upper Manatee River Road project in public meeting
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 6, 2023
Manatee to discuss Upper Manatee River Road project in public meeting

A county press release said that residents can engage with project staff at a March 21 meeting.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 23, 2022
RADD Night moves to the Bay

The latest event was held on Oct. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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