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Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 22, 2024
SRQ Airport pulls New College land sale request

Recent FAA guidance on the future of vertical launch and landing aircraft indicates a halt on land transfers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gus Mollasis loves to display different items relating to cinema in Sarasota Estate Auction.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • June 19, 2024
Gus Mollasis teaches the magic of movies on Longboat Key

"At The Movies with Gus Mollasis" at the Education Center takes film students back to the golden age of cinema.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cash and Snookie Register
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • April 1, 2024
Longboat Kiwanian Winston 'Cash' Register dies at age 88

Register was a dedicated member of the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The republic that’s failing
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 25, 2024
The republic that’s failing

All the talk about ‘threats to democracy’ and ‘destroying democracy’ are totally off the mark. It’s mob-rule democracy that is destroying the republic and destroying Americans’ individual liberty.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Carol Pilkington and Philip Tavill
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 13, 2024
Children First transports guests to a fairytale

The organization’s 24th annual Fairytale Ball presented Majesty Under the Moonlight.

  • Black Tie
Deykyi Ronge and Alex Pelletier starred as two longtime friends in Brenda Withers'"Westminster," which was the winner of the fourth Modern Works Festival and was produced during Urbanite Theatre's 2023-24 season.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • August 26, 2024
Urbanite's Modern Works Festival 'is like Christmas every day'

The five-day playwriting festival sparks joy for artistic director Summer Dawn Wallace.

  • Arts + Culture
Charter Review Board District 4: Robin Williams
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 9, 2024
Charter Review Board District 4: Robin Williams

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
Cardinal Mooney's RJay Mosley catches a deep ball from Devin Mignery against Booker High. Mosley would score on the play.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 23, 2024
Cardinal Mooney High football seeks repeat title

The Cougars are in a new classification in 2024, but carry the same physicality and passion.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Kevin Roy says the mental side of golf is sometimes tougher than playing the actual sport.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 23, 2024
Golfer Kevin Roy aims to return to Korn Ferry Tour — and win

Lakewood Ranch resident and golfer Kevin Roy, battling both players and the thoughts in his head, steadfastly sticks to his one big goal in the sport: win a tournament on the PGA tour.

  • East County
  • Sports
McKenzie Hanlon received CJ four years ago from Southeastern Guide Dogs, which in May officially changed its name to Dogs Inc.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • August 23, 2024
Dogs Inc. gives clients more than help. It gives them hope.

Thanks to Dogs Inc., McKenzie Hanlon’s bond with her guide dog, CJ, transformed her life.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota rower Clark Dean (fourth from right) took bronze in the Men's Eight at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 3, 2024
Sarasota rower Clark Dean takes Olympic bronze with U.S. Men's Eight

It is Team USA's first medal in the event since 2008.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney High rising junior quarterback Devin Mignery.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 30, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Devin Mignery

The Cardinal Mooney High quarterback is primed for a big 2024 season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Glenn Pearson
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2024
Manatee County Commission District 1: Glenn Pearson

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
Jennifer Hamey
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2024
Manatee County Commission District 1: Jennifer Hamey

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
"My wife said the other day that I’ve excelled at everything except retirement," Mark Pentecost says. "I’m really bad at retirement."
  • By Eric Snider |
  • August 22, 2024
Entrepreneur Mark Pentecost is good at a lot of things. Retiring isn’t one of them.

The charmed life of Mark Pentecost includes nice houses in multiple states, a 10,000-acre East County ranch, tens of millions given away to cancer organizations and even his own private island. Getting to the top required a combination of grit, guts and good old-fashioned hustle.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By JL Bainbridge Family Wealth Advisors |
  • August 29, 2024
7 Steps to Successful Financial Planning for Retirement

How to work effectively with your financial advisor.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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Clayton Merritt, Lisa Schweit and Chrissy Schweit
  • By Janet Combs |
  • April 28, 2024
Big Brothers Big Sisters Sun Coast's Spring Soirée sprouts mentoring opportunities

The organization raised funds for its one-to-one mentoring programs for children in nine counties on the Gulf Coast.

  • Black Tie
Sari Lindroos-Valimaki
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2024
Manatee County Commission District 7: Sari Lindroos-Valimaki

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
The Manatee Players production of "Anything Goes" runs through Aug. 18 at the Manatee Center for the Performing Arts.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 13, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Aug. 15-21

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Alan Staniforth is a sailing instructor for adults at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron and also teaches throughout the season.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 28, 2024
Sarasota Sailing Squadron teaches adults to sail in weeklong camp

General Manager Eduardo Sylvestre started the camps to make sailing more accessible to those getting a late start.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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