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By David Conway |
October 27, 2021

The Bay Park board sets naming rights policy

At the recommendation of the group leading the park planning process, The Bay Park intends to largely eschew opportunities to name park amenities in exchange for large donations.

Sarasota
News

By Harry Sayer |
January 26, 2020

Sarasota Concert Association commemorates 75 years at Michael's on the Bay

The association celebrated 75 years with a luncheon and special performance Jan. 26.

Black Tie

By Alex Mahadevan |
April 11, 2013

Manatee deputies arrest robbery suspect

Manatee County Sheriff's Office arrested 35-year-old Gregory Thompson Thursday, April 11, on a warrant for a Sarasota bank robbery the previous day.

East County
News

By Robin Roy |
July 15, 2010

Ice rink may grace downtown

A group of downtown business leaders is proposing an annual event in which a large skating rink would be built on First Street, between Five Points Park and the library.

Sarasota
News

By Eric Garwood |
July 26, 2022

Longboat Key Cops Corner: Trouble with two kinds of alarms

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Sara Rachon |
February 1, 2021

Sarasota Ballet captivates with Paul Taylor performances

The ballet's fourth digital program featured "Company B" and "Brandenburgs."

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Marty Fugate |
April 18, 2022

WBTT hits all the right notes in 'Broadway in Black'

“Broadway in Black” sings the praises of Broadway’s Black heritage in Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe’s reprise performance.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Matt Walsh |
August 5, 2021

Public education unmasked

Parents exposed what’s really going on in Sarasota schools. It’s a case for abolishing public education.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Harry Sayer |
August 24, 2021

Art community forms in Rosemary District studio

Emerging artists showcase creations at the Zero Empty Spaces studio.

Arts + Culture

By David Conway |
June 16, 2021

Payne Park ‘off the table,' Sarasota Orchestra says

Still searching for a new home, the orchestra believes it cannot pursue its only site of interest within city limits. Can elected officials convince the organization to reconsider?

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
November 10, 2011

News Briefs

Downtown parking garage update; St. Armands median project on schedule; Veterans Day closings

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
June 24, 2010

News Briefs 06.24.10

Leaders of the Downtown Sarasota Farmers Market spoke before the City Commission June 21 to provide a progress report.

Sarasota
News

By Adam Hughes |
December 31, 2021

Lake Club home tops Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton area sales at $2,965,000

Eight homes in the Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton areas sell in excess of $1 million.

East County
Real Estate

By Observer Staff |
April 16, 2015

News briefs

Dairy Queen planned for U.S. 301; Judge slashes Culverhouse award in Benderson lawsuit

Sarasota
News

By David Conway |
September 9, 2019

Steeple removal closes segment of Main Street

A crane is stationed on Main Street to accommodate the removal of the steeple at FirstSarasota church.

Sarasota
News

By Jay Heater |
October 7, 2020

"Legend of Sleepy Hollow" returns to the Sarasota Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch

Players Centre for Performing Arts presents "Sleepy Hollow" with changes to ensure safety of crowd and actors at the Sarasota Polo Club.

East County
News

By David Conway |
September 10, 2015

The art of creating affordable housing

Bradenton is pushing ahead with a workforce housing project in an artist community, while a similar effort in Sarasota has languished for months. What separates these two proposals?