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A.G. Lafley, right, discusses the bayfront planning effort at an event at The Francis on Monday.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 11, 2018
Bayfront planners seek out new voices

The Bay Sarasota wants to get all demographics involved in the process of redeveloping the bayfront.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Observer recommends …
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 18, 2024
Observer recommends …

This week begins the Observer’s general election recommendations for a few races and the state amendments.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
"The Four C Notes," an ode to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, plays at FST's Goldstein Cabaret through Oct. 13.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • July 30, 2024
FST's 'The Four C Notes' brings back the days of doo-wop

Former "Jersey Boy" John Michael Coppola created the Frank Valli tribute show for a wedding, and it took off.

  • Arts + Culture
An aerial shot of The Bay shows its position alongside Sarasota’s iconic bayfront.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 5, 2023
The Bay Park begins to take shape — and it’s just getting started

A core group of business, civic and philanthropic leaders in Sarasota came together over the past decade for one common cause: to turn a parking lot into a world-class park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tidewell Grief Care's Blue Butterfly program supports children ages 5-18.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 26, 2024
Blue Butterfly program supports families through grief

The program is part of Tidewell Hospice and Empath Health and is free for families in need.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Department breakdowns include details like expenditures by type, like these for Public Works.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 6, 2024
Town launches first digital platform for in-depth budget exploration

The Digital Budget Book allows citizens to see more details about the town’s budget, departments and demographics.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This photo from the upper bay shows dark stormwater runoff mixing with more saline water from the Gulf of Mexico.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 14, 2024
Experts warn Sarasota Bay water quality suffers after Debby

Increased fish kill and algal blooms may be the result of sewage spills and other pollutants that entered the bay as a result of the storm.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ron Kashden
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2024
Sarasota City Commission District 2: Ron Kashden

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
Jessica Lang rehearses with Sarasota Ballet's Macarena Gimenez and Maximiliano Iglesias for the world premiere of "A Time of Beauty."
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • October 23, 2024
Sarasota Ballet calls on angels

Choreographer Jessica Lang found celestial inspiration for her world premiere, "A Time of Beauty."

  • Arts + Culture
Mike Moran
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2024
Sarasota County Tax Collector: Mike Moran

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
  • By State College of Florida Advanced Technology Center |
  • July 18, 2024
Youth+Innovation STEM Programs at the State College of Florida Advanced Technology Center

SCF offers a dynamic range of pre-college workshops, camps, homeschool classes, and after-school activities designed to give students a head start in STEM fields.

  • East County
  • Schools
Sponsored Content
Susan Singer
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 24, 2024
Longboat women embrace weightlifting for health and longevity

Women from Longboat Key Fitness lift to improve mobility and muscle development.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Campers Xander Francois, Brooke Turner and Nicky Korenek find sea urchins while dip netting.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • June 7, 2024
Mote launches new kids camp themes for summer

As the first week of camp starts, Mote's education department dives into a summer of fresh takes on learning.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jonathan Lynch
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 20, 2024
Manatee County School Board District 3: Jonathan Lynch

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
Kathy Kelley Ohlrich
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 6, 2024
Sarasota City Commission District 3: Kathy Kelley Ohlrich

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
The stars of Green Day's "American Idiot," which runs at The Sarasota Players through Aug. 16.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 31, 2024
Sarasota Players stages rock opera to shake off summer doldrums

Brian Finnerty, director of Green Day's "American Idiot," talks about the youth-oriented production.

  • Arts + Culture
Dream Oaks Camp offers outdoor activities like canoeing and horseback riding.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 28, 2024
Foundation for Dreams strikes a deal with Manatee County on 62-acre property

The nonprofit that serves children with disabilities signed a 10-year license agreement with Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High School's Kennedy Hoeper, Emma Syfert and Kendall Huerta say the future of agriculture is bright. They each plan to have careers in some facet of agriculture.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 18, 2024
Future of agriculture grows strong in Manatee County

Students say they are ready to enter the industry despite any challenges.

  • East County
  • Schools
Sarasota's new EcoRover will provide waterside access to the mobility challenged at Lido Beach.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 26, 2024
New all-terrain chair brings waterside accessibility to Lido Beach

Purchased by the city and available free of charge, the EcoRover is a "little tank" that can traverse sandy beaches.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lynn Noel Nieting (née Poerchke), 1940-2024
  • In Memoriam |
  • July 25, 2024
Lynn Noel Nieting (née Poerchke)

Lynn Noel Nieting, 84, of Longboat Key and Valparaiso, Indiana, was called to her Lord’s home on July 13 in Valparaiso.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
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