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By Andrew Warfield |
August 26, 2022

Debate ensues over when St. Armands Circle holiday tree can be lighted

Citing city commissioners' wishes, the Business Improvement District board insists the new 60-foot tree be lighted before Thanksgiving. The Merchants Association director is making no promises.

Sarasota
News

By Harry Sayer |
January 9, 2022

Shake, Rattle and Soul Fest pays tribute to the King

The two-day festival hosted an Elvis concert on his birthday Jan. 8.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Mark Bergin |
April 29, 2021

Entrepreneur's hot sauce takes long, winding road

Sarasota native Max Famiglietti started making his Tiger Fire Hot Sauce during the pandemic while in Peru.

Sarasota
Business

By Alex Mahadevan |
December 24, 2015

Top Story — April: 'Unconditional Surrender' targeted with April Fools' Day prank

Bayfront Drive commuters may have notice something strange about "Unconditional Surrender" this morning, as pranksters targeted the iconic statue for a highly visible April Fools' Day joke.

Sarasota
News

By Spencer Fordin |
December 21, 2021

Sailor Circus Academy returns with 'Let It Snow' holiday show

The rich Sarasota tradition of the Sailor Circus Academy returns for another holiday show headlined by student performers.

Arts + Culture

By Eric Garwood |
December 30, 2020

Sarasota's year in pictures 2020

A look back at photos that gave us pause during a most unusual year.

Sarasota
News

By Brynn Mechem |
May 21, 2021

Commission approves fare for mobility-on-demand service

The new addition to the Sarasota County Area Transit system will cost $1.25 a ride.

Sarasota
News

By Liz Ramos |
April 18, 2022

Lakewood Ranch-area nonprofits have high hopes for the Giving Challenge

East County nonprofits hope Giving Challenge allows them to make a greater impact.

East County
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
December 20, 2019

Baranciks leave a legacy of love in the Sarasota area

Philanthropic couple made a mark with their personalities and generosity.

Sarasota
News

By David Conway |
January 11, 2018

Bayfront planners seek out new voices

The Bay Sarasota wants to get all demographics involved in the process of redeveloping the bayfront.

Sarasota
News

By Spencer Fordin |
April 13, 2022

Sarasota Contemporary Dance turns trauma into triumph

For her next dance performance, Leymis Bolaños Wilmott chose a weighty personal topic: The exodus of thousands of children from Cuba during the Fidel Castro regime.

Arts + Culture

By Harry Sayer |
May 18, 2022

Fabulous Arts Foundation music fest draws crowds at Rosemary District

The festival was held May 14.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By David Conway |
September 12, 2013

CRA extension committee looks forward

The Downtown Community Redevelopment Area Study Committee discussed big-picture issues Tuesday, calling for a grand vision to facilitate the CRA's effectiveness.

Sarasota
News

By Alex Mahadevan |
March 2, 2015

Early voting begins with a sigh

City of Sarasota and Longboat Key voters can hit the polls from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today through Saturday, at the Supervisor of Elections office downtown and Longboat Key Town Hall. But, it’s been a slow start.