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By Harry Sayer |
January 11, 2022

Cosplayer finds a niche portraying superheroes

Longtime cosplayer Kristopher Paul walks in the Sarasota Holiday Parade as a costumed adventurer each year.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
January 27, 2023

The best things to do this spring on Siesta, Lido, Longboat keys

The don’t-miss events from around the keys in February, March and April.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Andrew Warfield |
April 28, 2022

Troche sheds interim tag, named 13th Sarasota chief of police

After serving as interim chief since the retirement of Jim Rieser in August 2021, Rex Troche has been named SPD chief of police.

Sarasota
News

By Eric Garwood |
January 24, 2023

Shallow water and big boats don't mix

The operator of a boat outside the normal channel was just waiting for a tow. This and other police reports in this week's Longboat Key Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Andrew Warfield |
October 4, 2022

Sarasota begins storm debris collection Wednesday

Hurricane Ian debris collection operations will begin on Oct. 5. With twice the volume of Hurricane Irma, it is expected to take several months to complete.

Sarasota
News

By Spencer Fordin |
August 9, 2022

The best things to do around Sarasota for Aug. 11-17

There's jazz, theater, comedy and live music taking place all across Sarasota this week if you know where to find it.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By David Conway |
January 18, 2016

Sarasota Keys pianos return to downtown sidewalks

The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County announced the public art project, which places pianos outside of local businesses, will kick off its third year on Thursday.

Sarasota
News

By Spencer Fordin |
November 2, 2022

Trio takes long, winding road to principal positions with Sarasota Orchestra

They've spent much of their lives mastering their instruments. But Gianluca Farina, Marcelina Suchocka and Hannah Cope have arrived as principal players.

Arts + Culture

By Adam Hughes |
March 31, 2022

Pair of Bay Island properties sell for $6.2 million

A pair of Bay Island properties tops this week's sales at $6.2 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Adam Hughes |
March 3, 2022

Quay penthouse sale tops $10.5 million

Quay penthouse sale tops sales at $10.5 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Mark Gordon |
February 19, 2023

As Lakewood Ranch Medical Center expands, it has a pro at the helm

Andy Guz, the CEO of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, empowers his staff by providing what they need to do their best.

East County
Business

By David Conway |
January 28, 2021

Despite pandemic, special events make a return

The city will begin issuing permits for events next month. How will organizers manage large outdoor gatherings safely?

Sarasota
News

By Whitney Elfstrom |
September 5, 2019

Up and over: Sarasotans and the Ringling Bridge

You can walk, run or bike your way from downtown Sarasota to St. Armands Circle with help from the Ringling Bridge.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Nolan Peterson |
March 18, 2014

Homeless shelter showdown

The Sarasota County Commission is accusing some city of Sarasota commissioners of deliberately stalling site selection for a downtown homeless shelter.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
November 3, 2022

Sarasota weather page photo: November 3

Gordon Silver captured this photo of a cardinal perched in an oak tree in Myakka River State Park.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Jay Heater |
May 31, 2023

Co-founder of Senior Transport Services dies

The death of Lakewood Ranch's Don Deibert has left the nonprofit in dire need of volunteer drivers.

East County
News

By Loren Mayo |
August 27, 2009

Locals start downtown initiative

Sarasota residents Matt Orr and Rich Swier have shown their support for downtown Sarasota via www.ilovedowntownsrq.com, Facebook and Twitter pages and by urging merchants to hang an 'I LOVE DOWNTOWN Sarasota' sign in their store window.