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By Liz Ramos |
September 26, 2022

Manatee County officials say they are ready for Hurricane Ian

County Administrator Scott Hopes says residents should find a safe location by 8 p.m. Tuesday.

East County
News

By Spencer Fordin |
December 7, 2022

FST pianist thrives in crafting the music of cabarets

He’s the indispensable man behind the music. For three decades, Jim Prosser has been Florida Studio Theatre's Piano Man.

Arts + Culture

By Jay Heater |
April 6, 2022

Lake Club home tops sales at $2 million

A home in Lake Club topped all transactions in this week’s real estate at $2 million.

East County
Real Estate

By Harry Sayer |
February 27, 2022

LGBTQ community protests Florida school bill

The protest rally against the controversial "Don't Say Gay" bill was held Feb. 27.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
April 26, 2022

Roadside debris poses challenge to Lakewood Ranch cyclists

Some local cyclists say that construction debris has left bike lanes unsafe in the Lakewood Ranch area.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
September 25, 2020

Sarasota City Commission District 1: Willie Charles Shaw

Meet the candidate.

Sarasota
News

By Harry Sayer |
November 6, 2021

Sarasota's debut of Fresh Friday dodges the stormy weather

The first in monthly event series took place Nov. 5.

Sarasota
Neighbors

In Memoriam |
February 4, 2022

Christopher Boyne

The family and friends of Christopher Boyne are sad to give news of his recent passing on January 29th, 2022.

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

By Jessica Salmond |
January 21, 2015

City questions county about future plans

The county and city struggle over the former police station site on Ringling.

Sarasota
News

By Cassidy Alexander |
October 16, 2017

New pizza restaurant coming to South Tamiami Trail

Mellow Mushroom, known for its stone-baked pizza and craft beer selections, is set to open in Sarasota early 2018.

Sarasota
News

By Spencer Fordin |
June 22, 2022

Local business corners market on electric boats

Ed Kolodzieski won't just order an electric boat for you. You can visit his showroom and take one home the next week.

Longboat Key
Business

By David Conway |
August 6, 2021

Marian Anderson Place development plan advances

So far, the city’s efforts to facilitate a project on the north Sarasota site have failed. Officials hope a new proposal will finally bear fruit.

Sarasota
News

By David Conway |
December 8, 2021

County advances effort to repeal single-member districts

In March, voters will decide whether to maintain the current electoral system or return to a process in which all five commission races are countywide.

Sarasota
News

By Nick Friedman |
December 27, 2013

TWIS Tour Guide: New Year's Eve

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Eric Garwood |
June 7, 2017

Stay home and enjoy Sarasota's assets like a vacationer

No need to pack and fly away for some great outdoor activities and sites.

Health

By Eric Garwood |
April 21, 2022

Sarasota alights on bridge holiday plan

City commissioners settle on a lineup for Ringling Bridge lighting displays.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
August 3, 2022

Residents urge Manatee County to upgrade Lakewood Ranch pool plans

Commissioners say they aren't in too deep to change planned pool at Premier Park to a 50-meter Olympic-level size.

East County
News

By Su Byron |
February 20, 2020

Art and About: Where the Art Is

Sarasota made its mark as an arts colony in the mid-20th century. Its homegrown art is still world-class. Opportunities abound, but here are four outstanding arts spaces to view and buy works created by regional artists.