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A conceptional drawing of The Bay shows a new Sarasota Performing Arts Center located on the southwest corner of the what is now the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall parking lot.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 4, 2022
Architect selection timeline laid out for new performing arts center

The task force selected to recommend an architect for the replacement of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall holds its first meeting. It's scheduled to select a firm by April 2023.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sandwich terns get their name from the seaside English town in which they were first observed. (Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • August 2, 2021
Bird of the week: Sandwich tern

Rarely seen inland, the Sandwich tern dives for its meals of fish or shrimp.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michael Merino and Owen Lippincott work together to figure out an attachment to the robot so it can complete more missions during competitions.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 10, 2021
New challenge for BotTanks in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch's gifted STEM students must compete virtually in the FIRST program.

  • East County
  • News
In this concept plan for The Bay park project, the Sarasota Performing Arts Center sits just south of 10th Street, adjacent to a canal and a large, wishbone-shaped pier above the water. Image courtesy Van Wezel Foundation.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 5, 2020
Survey gathers feedback on bayfront performance center

The Van Wezel Foundation is working toward a more detailed plan for a new venue within The Bay district.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 12, 2010
Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of April 30 through May 6, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota city commissioners postponed a hiring freeze Tuesday at City Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 27, 2011
City postpones hiring freeze

The Sarasota City Commission agreed to postpone a potential hiring freeze until September so some crucial open positions can be filled.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Orchestra Music Director Bramwell Tovey died in July 2022, not long after signing a five-year contract with the orchestra.
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • March 16, 2022
Sarasota Orchestra primed for conductor's arrival

He's conducted all over the world and earned some of the highest distinctions in his field. Now Bramwell Tovey is looking forward to his next conducting adventure in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
Leigh Holt, strategic planning manager for the Sarasota Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization, addresses attendees of the Feb. 24 TransForum workshop that unveiled the MPO's long range plan. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 11, 2020
MPO seeks input on regional transportation plan for Sarasota and Manatee counties

Planning organization wants public comment on its long-range transportation vision for Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 19, 2016
Save our Seabirds thanks donors

The fourth annual Arias in Flight served as the first donor-appreciation luncheon for the bird sanctuary.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mike Taaffe, foreground, rows with his sons, Travis, middle, and Brandon, back, at Nathan Benderson Park. Taaffe is the new board chair at the park.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 18, 2022
Rebuilt board is making waves at Benderson Park in Sarasota

Now named the Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy, the Sarasota nonprofit's board hopes to enact changes.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 10, 2012
District 26 umpire clinic upcoming

The spring District 26 umpire clinic will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 11 at Lakewood Ranch Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Captain's Platter, which consists of lobster tail, snapper and scallops, is one of Walt's Fish Market's most popular dishes.  (Photo by Spencer Fordin)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • August 20, 2022
Walt's Fish Market plates fresh catch with meal fit for a captain

This fish market has been a Sarasota institution for decades, and if you ask fourth-generation owner Brett Wallin, it's because of the dedication to serving fresh food.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 24, 2011
Our View: Tallahassee

Political pension punt

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 30, 2014
District beats budget woes

The Manatee County School District will end the fiscal year with a budget surplus - the first time it's happened since the 2010-2011 school year.

  • East County
  • News
Phyllis Black
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • November 6, 2018
Longboat Key voters turn out to exercise their rights

Voters are split on many issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Youth volunteers participate in a Manatee County Teen Court hearing.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 14, 2021
Manatee County Teen Court celebrates 30 years

Teen Court allows students to judge their peers.

  • East County
  • News
The watercolor paintings of Stacey Lipton will be featured at the Creative Arts Association of Lakewood Ranch's 20th annual Fall Show and Sale on Nov. 19 at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall. (Photo by Jay Heater)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 10, 2022
Lakewood Ranch artist hopes to draw crowds to Fall Show and Sale

Painter Stacey Lipton will be featured during the Creative Arts Association of Lakewood Ranch event Nov. 19.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • August 12, 2019
Longboat Key resident receives call pretending to be from police department

The caller asked the resident for money, and said a warrant was out for their arrest.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Owner Estela Villegas seeks to open La Villa Mexican Restaurant by the summer. The restaurant is located at 5610 Gulf of Mexico Drive Suite No. 5. File photo
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 19, 2022
Longboat dining options about to expand

Restaurants coming soon promise new variety without leaving the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lights and ornaments decorate the Longboat Island Chapel's garden.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • December 21, 2022
The best thing about the holidays on Longboat Key

Longboat Key residents tell the Observer about the best part of the holidays on the island — or wherever they celebrate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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