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Tania Castroverde Moskalenko has been named CEO of the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 17, 2023
Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation names new CEO

Tania Castroverde Moskalenko brings more than 20 years of experience in leading capital campaigns and programming.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Hurricane Ian made landfall Sept. 28, 2022.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 18, 2023
Town officials: Prepping for peak hurricane season should be underway

Longboat Key officials and workers share insights into how to prepare for the 2023 hurricane season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2009
In Brief

Community News and Notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chamber ambassador Brian Wiffin, assistant manager of stores Janeane Diaz, Mayor Kyle Battie, Cariloha owner Jeff Snell and chamber ambassador  Patti Bosco.
  • By Sidra Wali |
  • May 15, 2023
Bamboo clothing, bedding retailer cuts ribbon on St. Armands

Cariloha Sarasota celebrated its reopening with the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce on May 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • August 17, 2015
SARTQ opens "Here and Now" at the State of the Arts Gallery

The 16-member artist collective's first show runs through August 29.

  • Arts + Culture
Xavier Uhlinse made 20 of his 25 shots to win the Boys 12-13 division of the Elks Hoop Shoot event held Dec. 6 at Haile Middle.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 12, 2023
Elks Hoop Shoot lets local athletes in on national free throw competition

Six winners from a local event at Haile Middle will advance to the district stage of competition.

  • East County
  • Sports
The city needs to simplify zoning for bars and restaurants
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • January 11, 2024
The city needs to simplify zoning for bars and restaurants

An Observer reader attempts to streamline the city's zoning language for bars and restaurants.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Woman's Exchange, located at 539 S. Orange Ave., wanted to build a single-story expansion at 526 Rawls Ave.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 6, 2016
Judge rejects Woman’s Exchange appeal

On Monday, Circuit Court Judge Brian Iten ruled the city was justified in its decision to reject plans to expand the Woman’s Exchange.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Quality of Life Ordinance puts stricter regulations on camping in parks and defines criteria for law enforcement to move people to a shelter.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • November 29, 2017
Sheriff needs funding to enforce homeless plan

The Sheriff's Office needs $617,000 to fund staffing and equipment necessary to enforce the Quality of Life Ordinance.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gail Loefgren returned to the chamber in September 2013 after a five-year hiatus.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 8, 2023
Gail Loefgren reflects on 25 years of service as chamber president

After announcing her retirement, the president of the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce recounts the impact that the island has had on her.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Annabeth Howell and James Nicholson at the stingray touch tank at Mote Marine Aquarium in August 2023.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 8, 2023
Education coordinator leads her first redesigned summer camps at Mote

The summer camps at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium engage children in themed fun and education.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Rocket salad at Lucky Pelican is adorned with mango slices.
  • By Su Byron |
  • February 15, 2024
Meatless dishes are on the menu in Lakewood Ranch

At these restaurants, eating vegetarian and vegan is anything but boring.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The south boat ramp and southern shoreline are set to be repaired.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 9, 2022
Benderson Park undergoes more than $3 million in hurricane repairs

Work at the Sarasota County park is expected to be complete by April 1 in time for the competitive season.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 23, 2022
‘Yes’ on the March 8 votes

Studies show that you get the same government with single-member districts as countywide elections. But with the latter, you get less self-serving political dealmaking.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Employee “Pcards” that act as credit cards will be shut down during the freeze.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 28, 2014
School district enacts spending freeze

To balance its budget, the Manatee County School District has enacted a spending freeze effective Monday, April 28 through June 30.

  • East County
  • News
NBP dragon boat Coach Angela Long and nine NBP teammates were selected to represent Team USA at the World Dragon Boat Racing Championships. (Not pictured: Duneska Grant.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 20, 2023
Paddlers from Benderson Park teams make Team USA for Dragon Boat Championships

The 10 paddlers will race in Pattaya, Thailand, on Aug. 7-13.

  • East County
  • Sports
The home at 2509 Casey Key Road has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,528 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 2, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for April 15-19 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Twin Beaches home on Casey Key Road tops the week's sales at $5.39 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 3, 2021
Sarasota high school football roundup: 09.09.21

Cardinal Mooney, Sarasota and Riverview were all victorious Friday night.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 23, 2012
Police alert residents about vehicle security

Police will begin placing windshield alerts to remind motorists to secure their vehicles.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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