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The Sarasota Opera will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Sarasota Opera House during its 2025-2026 season.
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • March 28, 2022
Mozart, Verdi on tap in upcoming season for Sarasota Opera

The Sarasota Opera is preparing to show Mozart, Puccini and Verdi productions in its upcoming winter season.

  • Arts + Culture
Victoria Short, right, has been a teacher at William H. Bashaw Elementary School for 33 years. No matter the changes in education, she still loves teaching her students and building relationships with them.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 10, 2023
Veteran teachers talk about changes in education over three decades

From technology expectations to school culture, teachers have had to adjust the way they teach.

  • East County
  • Schools
A conceptual drawing shows the location of the proposed new Sarasota Performing Arts Center at The Bay.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 19, 2023
Four firms remain in the running to design new arts center

The task force formed to select the architect for the Sarasota Performing Arts Center will bring four finalists to town for in-person presentations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 15, 2021
Kill the noise with kindness

When things go wrong, we call for government intervention. Perhaps some neighborly kindness can squelch the boisterous noise near Jewfish Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Through the new building-permit system, contractors and citizens alike would have added access to construction data on Longboat Key.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 26, 2022
Buttonwood projects closer to final town approval

Longboat voters approved the density boost in November, and the project now requires final commission green light to proceed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 27, 2017
$30 million adds up

No one absconded with $30 million from the city’s pension plans. It was a series of shoddy accounting work. But given the city’s pension burdens, every error can cut into city services.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
In some areas of the county, fixed routes will be replaced with a mobility-on-demand service.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 19, 2021
SCAT's mobility-on-demand service to start in June

As part of the Sarasota County Area Transit overhaul, a new rideshare service will begin in June.

  • Sarasota
  • News
St. Armands Circle Association Marketing and Events Director Rachel Burns said she doesn't fault promoters of the Winter Spectacular for trying something different.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 15, 2023
Promoters of St. Armands winter fest pull the plug on repeat event

A significant majority of emailed comments from St. Armands residents and merchants was against holding the event in 2023.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Facing land on one of the north end groins.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • January 25, 2019
Manatee drops objection to Greer Island groin

Plans for new groins are proceeding forward.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The poster advertising the documentary "The Sarasota Experience" resembles a postcard.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • May 24, 2023
'The Sarasota Experience' is a documentary with a difference

The vibrant production from PBS member TV station WEDU focuses on the city's history, arts and challenges to its idyllic lifestyle.

  • Arts + Culture
Glen Gibelina, a spokesperson for the affordable housing advisory board, addresses commissioners.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 10, 2022
Commissioner George Kruse criticizes density bonuses

George Kruse says density bonuses being approved by Manatee County are not fulfilling intended use.

  • East County
  • News
Nancy Curtis snaps a photo of an owl while Jonathan Handee keeps an eye on the bird.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 8, 2019
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosts appreciative event

The annual Chairman's Reception recognized everyone from past leaders to the newest members.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 21, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for June 23-29

Don't miss multiple theater production openings, or enjoy a benefit concert to help Ukrainian refugees.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 10, 2011
Town emails crack the code of meeting cancellations

The number of code enforcement meetings was questioned.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Monday marked the first in-person meeting held in Longboat Key since March 23.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 2, 2020
Longboat Key resumes in-person meetings

The town is planning to use a hybrid approach through the end of the year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A marine debris worker reaches beneath a bush to pluck a dead fish from the shore of Bayfront Park.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 16, 2023
City park red tide cleanup underway; Lido, Siesta beaches still waiting

Sarasota County has determined that beaches haven't reached special dead fish cleanup threshold.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • January 16, 2019
Siesta group files federal lawsuit in response to Big Pass dredging proposal

Save Our Siesta Sand 2 has taken to the federal court system in order to prevent dredging that would be used to renourish Lido Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Bobby Bonilla said he received more text and calls on July 1 than he does on his birthday.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 6, 2023
Bobby Bonilla talks baseball, his family and his old contract on his 'Day'

The six-time MLB All-Star and Sarasota resident surprised fans at 99 Bottles on July 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
East Manatee Fire Rescue Deputy Chief/Fire Marshal George Ellington, Deputy Chief of Administration Lee Whitehurst and Fire Rescue Chief Byron Teates try to pinpoint and manage East County's growth. Photo by Kurt Schultheis
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 13, 2015
Fire district grapples with growth

East Manatee Fire Rescue's biggest problem is making sure fire trucks fit in communities.

  • East County
  • News
A sign marking the Big Pass shoal stands at the entrance of Big Pass from Sarasota Bay. Several Siesta Key groups have spoken in opposition to dredging Big Pass to renourish Lido Key.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 19, 2016
SOSS2 to host second Party on the Pass

Efforts to reopen Beach Road will also be highlighted at this year’s Party on the Pass hosted by Save our Siesta Sands 2.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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