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By Marty Fugate |
November 18, 2025

John Ringling's Cypriot treasures get a permanent gallery for the first time

Consulting curator Joanna Smith discusses a decadelong journey to open Gallery 12 at The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art.

Arts + Culture

By Lesley Dwyer |
December 15, 2025

Planning commission reviews three projects in east Manatee County

The combined projects would add nearly 400 housing units to the area.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
November 2, 2025

Woman suspects property damage stems from lawsuit

A condo owner has shattered glass door, suspects it is the result of a suit against her HOA. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Andrew Warfield |
October 6, 2025

Adagio condo project remains on hold with review committee

The 172-unit mixed-use development needs to come back to Sarasota's to Development Review Committee for a fourth submission and is advised to hold a voluntary community meeting.

Sarasota
News

By Dana Kampa |
December 7, 2025

St. Armands celebrates magical Christmas tree lighting

With an appearance from Santa Claus, music by the Sarasota Academy of Arts and festive treats, the Christmas kickoff delighted attendees of all ages.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Emma Burke |
December 14, 2025

Eat, drink and be merry like you're in a 'Home Alone' movie

Here are local versions of the memorable food and beverages featured in the classic Hollywood holiday film franchise.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Lesley Dwyer |
November 1, 2025

Outback Steakhouse opens in Lakewood Ranch on Nov. 11

The popular Australian-themed restaurant will open on the corner of State Road 70 and Crossland Trail on Nov. 11.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Greg Campbell |
November 22, 2025

Food for thought at Thanksgiving

Local Chef Greg Campbell talks about the impact of food trucks.

East County
Opinion

By S.T. Cardinal |
December 12, 2025

Shore Restaurant could return to St. Armands

A three-story mixed-use proposal includes the popular destination, which closed its previous Circle location after 2024's floods.

Sarasota
News

By S.T. Cardinal |
December 9, 2025

Woman discovers she is being followed by PI in Longboat Key

A woman called police who helped identify the man following her in a gray sedan as a private investigator. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Adam Hughes |
December 29, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for 2025 in Lakewood Ranch

A home in The Lake Club leads the year's top sales at $6.3 million.

East County
Real Estate

By Jack Nelson |
December 22, 2025

East County Athlete of the Week: Andrew Carrillo

The senior midfielder/forward is the leading scorer for The Out-of-Door Academy boys soccer through nine games.

East County
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
November 25, 2025

Zenith building redevelopment will carry Waldorf Astoria brand

Waldorf Astoria Residences is named as the redevelopment of the Zenith tower at Five Points. The mixed-use project will include seven attainable housing units.

Sarasota
News

By S.T. Cardinal |
December 15, 2025

Tal Siddique selected as chair of Manatee County Commission

Elected in 2024, the commissioner representing Longboat Key, Anna Maria and downtown Bradenton was chosen as chair in a 4-3 vote.

Longboat Key
News

By Gayle Williams |
December 8, 2025

Sarasota Orchestra gives audience close encounter with Masterworks program

Musicians weren't just on stage; they were in the corners of the Van Wezel for Respighi's "Pines of Rome."

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Observer Staff |
July 31, 2025

Longboat Key gets a new police chief on Aug. 4

Public is invited to morning swearing-in ceremony of Russ Mager.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
December 8, 2025

St. Armands stakeholders urged to advocate for resilience funding

The Sarasota County Commission will decide if $25 million in Resilient SRQ funds will be spent to help prevent flooding on St. Armands Key on Dec. 16.