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A conceptual plan for Payne Park Auditorium shows expansions to the building in dark gray and 96 spaces of paved parking.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 13, 2023
Preliminary Payne Park Auditorium plans revealed to public

The Players Centre for Performing Arts unveiled a conceptual plan for the expansion and renovation of Payne Park Auditorium during a community workshop.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gabriel Chiha and Julianna Chin
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 21, 2023
Graduation 2023: Riverview High School

Students celebrated the future as they received their diplomas.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2020
State Representative District 72: Jason Miller

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Suspects questioned after climbing Quay construction fence
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 22, 2024
Suspects questioned after climbing Quay construction fence

Two men claimed they got lost after being kicked out of a nearby luxury hotel. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Brain Health Scholar Gabrielle Bachtel, Brian Health Initiative founder Stephanie Peabody and Brain Health Scholar Hilton Hudson provide a Lunch and Learn on vaping at Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 20, 2023
Lakewood Ranch-based Brain Health Initiative looks to add scholars

Manatee and Sarasota county students can be nominated to become a part of the Brain Health Scholars program.

  • East County
  • News
Soiree on the Bay Clambake Co-chairs Elizabeth Moore and Don Patterson
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 3, 2023
New College hosts Soiree on the Bay Clambake

The event, in its 44th year, raised money for the college, including its vision for its master's degree programs.

  • Black Tie
Hoyt Architects estimated a stage at the Town Center site will cost between $500,000 and $600,000.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 9, 2021
Longboat Key to spend up to $50K on Town Center stage designs

Longboat Key town commissioners are set to review design work in September.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Katherine Michelle Tanner stars in "The Amish Project," which runs through Feb. 11 at Tree Fort Productions in The Crossings at Siesta Key.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 21, 2024
'The Amish Project' explores the power of forgiveness

Katherine Michelle Tanner stars in a one-woman play at Tree Fort Productions.

  • Arts + Culture
  • In Memoriam |
  • February 21, 2024
Albert “Jay” Graf

Albert “Jay” Graf, 76, of Longboat Key, Florida and Wolfeboro, New Hampshire passed away January 8th, 2024 from Alzheimer’s disease in Sarasota, Florida.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Daniel Hernandez and Mayor Kyle Battie
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 11, 2023
Second grader becomes mayor of Sarasota for a day

Mayor Kyle Battie showed second grade student Daniel Hernandez how local government works.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
SOTA residences will be on floors 11-16 above a 120-room boutique hotel.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 2, 2024
SOTA adds virtual concierge for condo buyers

The virtual service will provide a dedicated "lifestyle curator" upon contract to buyers at the downtown Sarasota luxury condo and hotel complex.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The expansion of One Stop Housing's Oakridge Apartments on North Tamiami Trail would bring 36 new affordable housing apartments.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 24, 2024
Affordable housing projects take steps toward construction

Two affordable housing proposals would bring almost 200 units to north Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A lane closure will affect traffic on the John Ringling Causeway during an FDOT maintenance project.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 1, 2023
Lane closures coming to John Ringling Causeway

The FDOT maintenance project has begun and will continue into winter. Single lane closures are mostly overnight.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lisa Caufield and Rose Braonea serve customers at Panda Express.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 7, 2023
Culver's, Panda Express, Slim Chickens move into Lakewood Ranch

The fast-casual menu grows in Lakewood Ranch with three new fast-food franchises now open.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 15, 2016
Helping Our Kids Soar inspires attendees to give back

The speakers at the annual Children’s Guardian Fund Fall Luncheon led many guests to open their hearts and their wallets.

  • Black Tie
Lynn Meder is the owner of Uniquely Yours in Myakka City.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 13, 2023
Jewelry store Uniquely Yours opens in Myakka City

The shop sells handcrafted jewelry, hats, bird feeders and anything owner Lynn Meder is inspired to create.

  • East County
  • Business
Senior Jordan Post receives his sign.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 23, 2020
Cardinal Mooney surprises seniors with signs

Staff members delivered yard signs to all 133 seniors.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Jan and Tim Solmon sail onwards.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 2, 2023
Key Sailing wants to change the world one voyage at a time

The Sarasota sailing charter supports local charities while its owners offer a message of hope.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This Lakehouse Cove at Waterside home at 8088 Grande Shores Drive sold for $2.05 million. It has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,674 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 25, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for June 10-14 in Lakewood Ranch

A Pomello Park property on 189th Street East tops the week's sales at $4.3 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Sailors boys basketball Head Coach BJ Ivey always gets the most out of his teams.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 24, 2023
Unforgettable Sarasota sports stories in 2023

A big-time swimsuit partnership, a coach's lesson about love and a new soccer league left an impression on the Observer's sports columnist.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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