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Master Max Yan leads his class.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 28, 2022
Longboat Key: 2022 in review

In a year preceded by a lot of weirdness on Longboat Key, 2022 looks pretty normal in comparison.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Beaux Arts Ball was known as one of the most popular and outlandish events of the season in its heyday. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 9, 2018
Beaux Arts Ball returns as Art Center Sarasota fundraiser

The center is reviving the eccentric event to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its iconcept runway show fundraiser.

  • Arts + Culture
Parking Division General Manager Broxton Harvey is proposing gate-free entry and exit systems for city owned parking garages such as this one at St. Armands Circle.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 17, 2023
Parking program proposals would mean $3.5M increase in city revenue

The new parking director proposes replacing free spots with paid ones and stricter parking garage polices, but Sarasota city commissioners were told it's not about the money.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Police Department victim advocate position reinstated
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 1, 2013
Feb. 1: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Bill Galvano to visit Willowbrook community today; Police Department victim advocate position reinstated; Weekend Best Bets; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Janet and Dean Mixon might have to sell their beloved Mixon Fruit Farms in East County. (File photo)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 27, 2022
Days numbered for historic Mixon Fruit Farms in Bradenton

After crushing agricultural factors hit Florida, owners Janet and Dean Mixon say they will listen to offers for their farmland.

  • East County
  • News
The Florida Suncoast Waterkeeper patrol boat was purchased thanks to a grant from the William G. and Marie Selby Foundation.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 25, 2023
Suncoast Waterkeeper buys a patrol boat

The patrol boat will be christened July 29 during a celebration at Sarasota Sailing Squadron.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Melissa Hembree, Sarah Lodge, Hostess Erin Christy and Britt Riner — Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 6, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 12.07.17

From a citrus-themed Christmas party to a unique gift for a celebrity choreographer, we've got the inside scoop on the Sarasota social scene this week.

  • Black Tie
Neighborhoods on the north end are more prone to flooding during high tide.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • November 30, 2022
Almost done: Long-running Longboat Key projects near completion

Underground utilities and a sea level rise study are among projects near completion at the end of the year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid earlier this year he would seek an option to add a new code enforcement position for weekend duty.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 7, 2012
Extension sought for noise code

Sarasota County Rob Lewis this morning told members of the Siesta Key Village Association he wants more time for community input before altering sound regulations in the Village.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Willie Blackwood finishes compacting the repaired pothole.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 14, 2023
Potholes just a bump in the road for Manatee County

Crew of eight full-time workers will have their hands full during rainy season in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Nobody's Listening, a copper sculpture by New College of Florida art professor Jack Cartlidge, has been at City Hall since it was commissioned in 1967.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 23, 2023
Developers' contributions to public art fund will double

The Sarasota City Commission unanimously approved a plan that raises the fee to 1% of the construction cost of developments that cost $1 million or more to build.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 2, 2019
Bird Key celebrates Lunar New Year

More than 100 club members gathered for cocktails, dinner and watched a traditional lion dance on Feb. 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dwell by Sujin Lim was previously the preferred piece of the PAC for the U.S. 41-Fruitville Road roundabout, but was rejected by the City Commission. Lim is once again a finalist for a new round of submissions. (File rendering)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 5, 2022
3 artists selected as finalists for US 41-Fruitville roundabout sculpture

The Sarasota Public Art Committee has chosen its three preferred artists for a sculpture inside the roundabout at U.S. 41 and Fruitville Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A Sailor Circus student juggles as guests enter the event.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 9, 2019
Sailor Circus Arena reopens after $4.5-million renovation project

The Circus Arts Conservatory recognized top donors at a grand opening event April 9.

  • Arts + Culture
Officials and members of the design/build team dig into the soil for a groundbreaking. (Eric Garwood)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 4, 2022
Sarasota County breaks ground on expanded 17th Street Park

Softball renovations and new artificial turf fields are coming in the first phase of the regional park plan.

  • Sarasota
  • News
(From left to right): Isaac Brownman, Allen Parsons and Tom Harmer.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 3, 2018
Longboat leaders set to make waves in 2018

A crop of new government officials and non-profit volunteers are among those best poised to impact the island in the upcoming year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Former Riverview High two-sport star Vince Cherry, right, will be the next boys basketball coach at Cardinal Mooney High. Photo courtesy Suzanne Koscho.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 17, 2021
Prose and Kohn: New Cougars boys basketball coach can be the Cherry on top

Vince Cherry, 28, will take over a program in need of stability.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 4, 2022
The Paradise Center celebrates sixth fundraiser

The event fell on April Fool's Day, so many guests showed up as their most foolish selves.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Garber performs "Birth of the Blues" with Sarasota Jazz Project in collaboration with Sarasota Jazz Club at the Oct. 21 Arts and Cultural Alliance Annual Arts Celebration.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 22, 2013
Vocalist June Garber takes on Sarasota's jazz scene

Famous Canadian jazz vocalist June Garber is a new Sarasota resident. She will perform in the the Sarasota Jazz Project Big Band concert this Friday.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 2, 2019
Events to attend in 2019

Here's our picks for the most anticipated events of the season.

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