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Roxie Jerde, president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, speaks at the Sarasota Orchestra’s second Masterworks series dinner Nov. 29, 2023.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • June 11, 2024
Sarasota Community Foundation CEO announces retirement

Roxie Jerde, the head of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, will retire in June 2025.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Mary Davis Wallace (left) is the new board chair of Art Center Sarasota and Katherine Ceaser has been named executive director.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 4, 2024
Art Center Sarasota names new management team

Sarasota's oldest visual arts organization has a new executive director and board chair.

  • Arts + Culture
A rendering by Humphrey & Partners Architects of Fruitville Gateway, planned for Fruitville Road between East Avenue and Washington Boulevard.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 25, 2025
New apartment development on horizon for Sarasota's Park East area

Fruitville Gateway will have 274 apartments, 30 priced affordable.

  • Sarasota
  • News
President and CEO of Children First Philip Tavill with Krystel Beall, and Jessica Rogers, VP Of philanthropy at Children First.
  • By Janet Combs |
  • November 2, 2023
Runway show delights at Flip Flops & Fashion

The 16th annual event benefiting Children First was a perfect day at the beach.

  • Black Tie
The building at 6131 S. Tamiami Trail used to be owned by New Dynasty and is between the Pho 101 Noodle House and Public Storage.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 27, 2025
Restaurant on US 41 in Sarasota sells for $2.1 million

A veteran restaurateur purchased the building on South Tamiami Trail, which spans more than 5,500 square feet.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Several beachfront properties on Longboat were severely damaged from Hurricane Helene's storm surge.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2024
FEMA aid deadlines for storm assistance on the horizon

The deadline to get FEMA aid for damage from Hurricane Debby is fast approaching.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Sertoma Sarasota |
  • August 28, 2025
The Sound of Style Fashion Show

This elegant event brings together fashion lovers, local influencers, and supporters of a great cause for a high-energy runway experience like no other.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Spotlight Partners
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The house at 3638 San Remo Terrace overlooks the north Siesta Key bridge.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • February 5, 2026
Rock star sells Sarasota estate for $7.5 million

The property near the north bridge to Siesta Key was owned by Stu Cook, the bassist for Creedence Clearwater Revival.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jim Bridges says the investigation launched by the city into his contact with a Planning Board member about a project not related to One Park has unduly damaged his reputation.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 6, 2023
One Park investor demands apology from the city

James Bridges of Jebco Ventures says the city's inquiry request into a contact with a Planning Board member was unwarranted and harmful.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Robert Marbut, the executive director of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, speaks at a Nov. 24 town hall meeting on homelessness at the Ken Clark Auditorium. Courtesy image.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 3, 2020
Arroyo town hall stirs homelessness conversation

The return of a controversial homelessness expert included some harsh assessments of Sarasota's response strategies — and pushback from local service providers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 3, 2010
Key Club: Hotel guaranteed

Longboat Key Club and Resort officials met with Islandside Property Owners Coalition members Saturday, in an attempt to work with the community and find common ground.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 3, 2010
Key Club: Hotel guaranteed

Longboat Key Club and Resort officials met with Islandside Property Owners Coalition members Saturday, in an attempt to work with the community and find common ground.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Residents on Remington Drive say their quiet street has turned into a constant merry-go-round of johns looking for prostitutes 24 hours a day. They say drivers will creep up and down the roadway, searching for women.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 24, 2010
Crime Fighters

Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores residents are fighting back against a wave of criminals that have invaded their neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mark Huey is stepping down as president and CEO of Sarasota's Economic Development Corp. (File photo)
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 12, 2019
There should be one EDC for Sarasota and Manatee counties

The board of the Economic Development Corp. of Sarasota has an opportunity to innovate. Consolidating with Manatee makes sense.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Police and fire units work the scene of a 2019 crash in which a cyclist was killed.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 15, 2020
Can Gulf of Mexico Drive be safer?

Longboat Key leaders begin to look at what can be done on state highway after five fatalities since May 2018.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • September 26, 2018
Longboat Commission again considers one county issue

Town of Longboat Key looks at moving to one county.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota resident Tamia Tonic speaks with Change the Date Sarasota co-chairwoman Suzanne Atwell Oct. 20. Referendum supporters say the change would encourage more voter participation in city races.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 25, 2018
City prepares for vote on election dates

A campaign to change the City Commission election cycle is ramping up, but critics are making a case to maintain the current system.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Bay Conservancy Group formed to partner with the city on the long-term management of the bayfront, but some officials and residents are cautious about moving too fast toward an initial agreement.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 21, 2019
City extends consideration of bayfront partnership

Bayfront planners want to move quickly in pursuit of a partnership with the city. Critics are asking: What's the rush?

  • Sarasota
  • News
A large show of support for a cause at a meeting can resonate with city commissioners, but it's not the only factor in the board's decision-making process.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 1, 2018
Officials offer differing perspectives on public feedback

How much weight does your voice carry with city commissioners? It might depend on how you speak out.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city's attempt to obtain funding for the Robert L. Taylor center has led to a larger conversation about county support.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 14, 2016
City, county clash on level of service

After the county rejected two major funding requests in four months, the city is wondering if it's getting adequate support from its governmental counterpart.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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