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At a Junior Achievement "Discovery Center'' in Tampa, elementary-aged students run a mock city.Two similar facilities are proposed to be set up at Emma Booker Elementary and Booker Middle schools in Sarasota.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 10, 2025
Sarasota school district sets in motion sweeping vision for future

Sarasota County Schools approves a plan to attract students and eliminate empty seats.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
St. Armands Circle was several feet underwater following hurricanes Helene and Milton.
  • 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.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home at 4833 Featherbed Lane was built in 1956 and has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,978 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 5, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 16-20 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Harmony home on Featherbed Lane tops the week’s sales at $3.33 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Charles E Stewart, M.D. with Sforzo | Dillingham | Stewart Orthopedics + Sports Medicine |
  • January 22, 2026
Restoring Movement

As Sarasota continues to grow as a destination for exceptional healthcare, advances in orthopedic surgery are redefining what’s possible for patients living with hip and knee arthritis. Fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon Dr. Charles Stewart of Sforzo | Dillingham | Stewart Orthopedics + Sports Medicine is leading that evolution, using cutting-edge robotic technology to perform highly precise, personalized joint replacements.

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Longboat Key town manager Howard “Tip” Tipton poses for a photo in his office at town hall Monday, Aug. 18. Tipton spoke to the Longboat Observer about the proposed 2026 fiscal year budget which adds three staff positions to the payroll.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • August 20, 2025
Three new Longboat Key staff positions budgeted in 2026, others not

The Town Commission will vote on the 2026 fiscal year budget at two meetings in September which includes a 6.5% staff pay increase and is described by Town Manager Howard Tipton as a "storm-weary budget."

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Hermitage Artist Retreat names theater award winner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 2, 2026
Hermitage Artist Retreat names theater award winner

The Hermitage Major Theater Award includes a $35,000 cash prize, a residency and a workshop.

  • Arts + Culture
Temple Beth Israel named Suzan and Barry Friedman as this year's honorees for its 47th annual gala happening this month.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 3, 2026
Longboat Key temple celebrates multigenerational family

Temple Beth Israel named Barry and Suzan Friedman as this year's honorees of its 47th annual gala.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Samara Siskind's "Strangers Off a Train" premiered at Theatre Odyssey's Ten-Minute Play Festival in 2025.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • January 5, 2026
The time is right for the Ten-Minute Play Festival

Theatre Odyssey’s annual showcase of new works by Florida playwrights returns to the Jane B. Cook Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota police executed a warrant at this home at 1579 28th St., resulting in multiple arrests.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 14, 2026
Sarasota raid nets additional felony arrests

While executing a search and arrest warrant at a home, Sarasota police make additional arrests on weapons, drugs and sex charges.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key Democratic Club President Lucie Lapovsky (right) updates the 160 attendees on new initiatives the Club is starting soon at a luncheon Tuesday, Feb. 10.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • February 14, 2026
Longboat Key Democratic Club to launch newsletter, raise funds for flippable races

Club President Lucie Lapovsky shared new initiatives with about 160 attendees at the most recent luncheon.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Suncoast Stars Community's Jenny Audet, Julie Audet and Laurel Audet are grateful for the program that provides a wide array of activities including dance, music, fitness and nutrition, knitting, Bible study, crafts, and more.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • March 1, 2026
Suncoast Stars Community shines bright during fundraising event

The Sarasota nonprofit benefits adults with cognitive, physical and social disabilities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
University Park Women’s Club members Kristy Schubert and Fifi Queen co-chaired the “An Evening at SEA” fundraiser that raised $22,300. The funds will benefit two nonprofits — Women's Resource Center and Feeding Empty Little Tummies.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • February 21, 2026
University Park Women's Club raises $22,300 for local nonprofits

The two nonprofits, Women’s Resource Center and Feeding Empty Little Tummies, will each receive $11,150.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Julia Graziano, co-chair of this year's Royal Rummage Sale, shows some of the adorable items to be found at the upcoming sale.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 17, 2026
Special finds await at this year's Royal Rummage Sale

The highly anticipated sale has repeatedly broken record attendance in recent years as treasure hunters have lined up in droves.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The McCullough Pavilion building is set against the backdrop of the former Sarasota County Administration Center, which will be redeveloped by Benderson Development.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 22, 2026
County approves sale of downtown historic building to architecture-history group

The Sarasota County Commission OK's moving forward with selling McCullough Pavilion to Architecture Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
My best bud ordered her Southside Italian just the other day and let her camera take the first bite.
  • By Emma Burke |
  • March 1, 2026
Ditch National Pack Your Lunch Day for a sandwich from a Sarasota deli

These eateries make it nearly impossible for me to brown-bag it like a responsible adult.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Newton, a 9-month-old lab, is being raised by Nick and Brenda Paradiso through the LWR Puppy Raisers club. Brenda Paradiso described him as "quite the character" who is a "love bucket."
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • December 2, 2025
LWR Puppy Raisers help train dogs for important service careers

The volunteers say the program is rewarding, even if they shed some tears when sending the puppy to Dogs Inc.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Rangeland High School, previously referred to as AAA High School, is being built near Premiere Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch and is set to open to freshmen and sophomores in August 2027.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • February 17, 2026
Manatee school district seeks feedback on new LWR high school's name

Currently named AAA High School, the new school broke ground at Rangeland Parkway and Post Boulevard in Lakewood Ranch on Jan. 21.

  • East County
  • Schools
Sarasota Memorial Hospital's Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 19, 2025
Dialysis patients sought for access point device testing by SMH

Sarasota Memorial Hospital is exploring a treatment option to reduce complications for end-stage kidney disease dialysis patients.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Renovations and construction of new concessions in Concourse B at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport are nearly complete.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 18, 2025
Airport's growth in 2025 sets the stage for 2026 planning

After spending some $200 million on expansion, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport sets its sights on more improvements, including a parking deck and new baggage claim system.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jordan Guerrero, a 29-year-old former MiLB pitcher, is the new ODA baseball coach. He takes over for Mike Matthews, who served as coach in 2021-25 and guided the Thunder to the 2021 FHSAA Class 2A state title.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • January 14, 2026
Former minor league player will lead The Out-of-Door Academy baseball program

Jordan Guerrero, a right-handed pitcher in the San Diego Padres' organization, brings a "contagious" energy to the Thunder.

  • East County
  • Sports
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