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Maya Biter, age 6, takes in a view of the sky through a telescope set up by the Sidewalk Science Center.
  • By James Peter |
  • March 31, 2023
Southside Elementary STEAM Night entertains with science and art

Over 300 Sarasota children explored exhibits including telescopes, meteorites and robots.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Junior Adanna Wharton and sophomore Madison Kelley report in for their duel exhibition. Wharton and Kelley enjoy being able to create their own routine.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 15, 2023
Braden River High JROTC students put own spin on drill routines

JROTC drill team duel exhibitionists are able to develop their own routines to meet their abilities.

  • East County
  • Schools
Park East at Azario's Lily Wojtkowski loves creating comics. (Courtesy of Lily Wojtkowski)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 21, 2022
Lakewood Ranch 12-year-old delivers comic strip plot twists with pet rat 'Pretzel'

Lily Wojtkowski turns her love of doodling into a comic book featuring her pet rat, Pretzel.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • October 25, 2022
The best things to do in Sarasota for Oct. 27 to Nov. 3

The opera season makes its long-awaited return, and Sarasota will also play host to several concerts, comedy performances and art shows in the week to come.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Kinley McCaw, a sixth grader at Dr. Mona Jain Middle School, studies the phenotype of fruit flies to see the dominant and recessive genes. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 23, 2022
East Bradenton students qualify for state Science and Engineering Fair

Mona Jain, Nolan and Braden River middle school students create experiments that lead to the state fair.

  • East County
  • Schools
From left, Sarasota City Commission candidates Sheldon Rich, Dan Lobeck, incumbent Jen Ahearn-Koch, Debbie Trice and Carol Shoffstall participated in CCNA's candidate forum on Saturday. (Andrew Warfield)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 14, 2022
Hot topics, and maybe a dirty trick, highlight commission candidate forum

Sheldon Rich alleges political subterfuge as fellow city commission candidates answer questions at Saturday's CCNA forum.

  • Sarasota
  • News
John Kenyon, or "Gator John," who is an educational outreach programmer, tries to calm students as they scream over the carpet python he's holding.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 19, 2023
Braden River Elementary brings the Everglades to school

Students learn about the Everglades as the school works to become an Everglades Championship School.

  • East County
  • Schools
Hallie Monserez.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 19, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Hallie Monserez

The Cardinal Mooney sophomore talks her running origins and why she loves learning history.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
STOP has pointed to projects like Vue Sarasota Bay as ones it believes could be improved through a public hearing process, though city staff determined the development complied with all zoning regulations.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 10, 2019
STOP readies push for public hearings

As the city considers changes to its zoning code, administrative development review is likely to be one of the first topics officials address.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Badger Bob's |
  • March 25, 2021
Keep Your A/C Running Strong

It’s Less About Luck and More About Maintenance.

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The drug drop box at SPD headquarters is available year-round.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 22, 2023
Sarasota PD partners in DEA National Take Back Day

Unused, expired and unwanted prescription drugs may be dropped off at two Sarasota locations on April 22.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ken Freeman with Robyn and Bill Sadlo, CEO
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2023
Boys & Girls Clubs honors DiDomenicos at Champions for Children

The annual gala spotlighted the work Jaime and Julie DiDomenico have done for the organization.

  • Black Tie
Residents worry the 624 Palm project — and other future developments — are being constructed too close to neighboring properties.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 8, 2018
Downtown residents campaign for building setbacks

As the city ponders new zoning regulations, downtown residents want more space between them and new construction.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Terell Stafford will perform as part of the Sarasota Jazz Festival March 13-18.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 8, 2023
Jazz Festival lineup seeks to expand horizons

With an emphasis on a wide spectrum of styles and performers as well as a new venue, the 43rd Sarasota Jazz Festival aims to broaden its audience.

  • Arts + Culture
Lofts on Lemon, which opened in fall 2022, is an example of what a city-owned workforce housing apartment complex might look like.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 9, 2023
City considers a new approach to workforce housing

Commissioner Erik Arroyo suggests the city build and hold its own workforce housing developments. Staff is now working on a plan to partner with firms to build and operate apartment complexes to bring greater numbers of attainable units online.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 7, 2024
Sarasota church gifted $500,000 from Hugh Culverhouse Jr.

Sarasota County developer and attorney Hugh Culverhouse Jr. gave Church of the Redeemer its largest-ever gift outside of a capital campaign.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: January 16

Jeannie Sparks captured this wood stork in Celery Fields on a cloudy afternoon.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: January 16

Yilan Monroe captured an image of these seagulls in flight on Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Key Town Commission held its retreat Monday at the Seaplace Association.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 18, 2021
Longboat Key commissioners discuss Town Center site at retreat

Longboat Key leaders discussed several projects, including the future of the Town Center site and a Sarasota County-operated library on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jonathan Leatt.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 30, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Jonathan Leatt

The Lakewood Ranch freshman finished first in the 1,600-meter run at the 2022 Palmetto Meet.

  • East County
  • Sports
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