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  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • October 25, 2022
The best things to do in Sarasota for Oct. 27 to Nov. 3

The opera season makes its long-awaited return, and Sarasota will also play host to several concerts, comedy performances and art shows in the week to come.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Department of Health in Manatee County advised the public Friday that contact with local waterways following Hurricane Idalia could pose health risks.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 1, 2023
Manatee County waters unsafe for swimming after Hurricane Idalia

The Department of Health-Manatee issued a no-swim warning because the waters could pose a health risk.

  • East County
  • News
The Mote Science Education Aquarium will begin to take shape with vertical construction late in 2022.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 10, 2022
Aquarium, library projects in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch set to go skyward in 2022

2022 will be a big year for aquarium, library projects going skyward.

  • East County
  • News
This Lake Club home at 8537 Pavia Way sold for $3,455,000. It has five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,291 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 31, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Oct. 16-20 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Pavia Way tops the week's sales at $3.46 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The former Palm Apartments immediately adjacent to the Embassy Suites hotel will be razed along with the building next door for a mixed-use development of condos and a hotel. (Andrew Warfield)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 28, 2022
Downtown project plan expands to condos, hotel mixed use

With the addition of an adjacent lot formerly planned for The Beacon, a development plan for Second Street next to the Embassy Suites includes 18 condos and a hotel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rusty Chinnis's newly solar paneled roof. Photo courtesy of Rusty Chinnis.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • July 17, 2019
Longtime Village resident goes solar

Rusty Chinnis says the technology has come a long way.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"Hamilton" is one of seven Van Wezel premieres during the 2023-24 season.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • April 6, 2023
'Hamilton' among premieres in Van Wezel's 2023-24 lineup

The smash Broadway hit is one of seven Sarasota premieres during the venue's 2023-24 season.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 18, 2013
NEWS BRIEFS

Town attorney announces her upcoming maternity leave; Fire Rescue announces promotion of fire lieutenant; Town seeks citizen involvement for ULI study

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • April 27, 2022
Sarasota Cops Corner: A prescription for trouble

Police reports from around Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 27, 2022
Sarasota County School Board District 4: Robyn Marinelli

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
(Courtesy photo)
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • November 10, 2022
Casey Key home makes the most of its tranquil surroundings

A spacious Casey Key estate reflects a life well lived for the former CEO of Cadbury and his family.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
A hero or an ogre?
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • May 3, 2023
A hero or an ogre?

A reader weighs in on the governor's battle with The Walt Disney Co.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
A rare Kemp's ridley hatchling seen on Longboat Key. (Photo courtesy of Jeff Driver)
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 19, 2022
Critically endangered turtle nest hatched on Longboat Key

At least nine hatchlings were released into the Gulf of Mexico.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
We need a housing leader
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 16, 2023
We need a housing leader

Politicians and government won’t solve the affordable housing shortage. It will take a champion, or champions.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Phillip Hartl stands outside of the entrance to the Linger Lodge restaurant on Dec. 13. His family purchased the property in 2016 and have overseen an extensive remodel of the property over the last year and a half.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • December 18, 2021
Linger Lodge Restaurant & RV Campground moves closer to reopening in Lakewood Ranch

Owners completing major renovation of the property's RV Park and parking lot in February. AND Owners say Old Florida appeal will remain at Linger Lodge.

  • East County
  • News
Peter Moore, a Cypress Springs Gracious Retirement Living resident and Navy veteran, and Darryl Fisher, the founder and president of Dream Flights, are ready to take to the skies in a Boeing-Stearman biplane.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 10, 2023
Lakewood Ranch veterans take to the skies during Dream Flight

Nine Cypress Springs Gracious Retirement Living residents fly over Sarasota in a Boeing-Stearman biplane.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Col. Kurt Hoffman
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 27, 2019
Hoffman to run for sheriff

Col. Kurt Hoffman has worked with the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office for 14 years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Herb Moller, Sue Forbrook, Jack Jones, Maria DiMenna, and Terry Campbell in the kitchen at Our Daily Bread.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 12, 2022
$94,000 donation leaves a lasting mark at Christ Church

The gift to Christ Church on Longboat Key by a founding member goes a long way to help the church's mission group.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Commissioners Deborah Murphy (beck left) and Gary Coffin (back center) were sworn in on March 20. Also pictured: Penny Gold, BJ Bishop, Debra Williams, Mayor Ken Schneier and Vice Mayor Mike Haycock.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 28, 2023
Newest commissioners graduate from first step of elected official training

Longboat Key commissioners Debbie Murphy and Gary Coffin recently attended the first of two sessions of the Florida League of Cities' Institute for Elected Municipal Officials.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Art Center Sarasota holds its Creative Kids/Emerging Artists camp each week throughout the summer.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 16, 2023
2023 Summer Camps in Sarasota, Manatee - Arts

Your guide to summer camps this year in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Summer Fun Guide
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