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Kindergartener Santiago Perez checks out the crochet items.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 16, 2025
Holiday House SRQ now serves a fifth school, but holiday shopping costs rise

This year, the nonprofit provided its free holiday shopping experiences to five elementary schools, but rising prices for gifts pose a challenge.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
A Goodwill bookstore and donation center will occupy the new outparcel building at 3160 Gulf of Mexico Drive by the end of the year.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • December 16, 2025
Goodwill to open Dec. 18 on Longboat Key

The used bookstore and donation drop-off location will hold a grand opening with a local author signing and giving away books.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Brightly colored stakes mark the sites of known turtle nests on beaches along Longboat Key.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 21, 2025
2025 was a record year for Sarasota sea turtles

Mote teams document more nests than ever, but turtle disorientations were also at a record level.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Key Chorale will follow up last season's acclaimed concert of Verdi's Requiem at Church of the Palms with Mozart's Coronation Mass on Saturday, Sept. 27.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • September 24, 2025
Key Chorale kicks off its 41st season with music fit for a king

The title of the symphonic chorus's Sept. 27 concert, "Coronation: Music Inspired by Royalty," comes from Mozart's Coronation Mass.

  • Arts + Culture
Waxing Bye Felicia opened on Sept. 22, and owner Felicia Michaels began her day waxing the arms of one of her past clients, Stacey Oaster. Oaster drove nearly two hours for her services and says she plans to continue to do so.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • September 24, 2025
Waxing Bye Felicia opens in Lakewood Ranch

Felicia Michaels, owner of Waxing Bye Felicia, said it is her priority to make her clients feel comfortable and satisfied with her services.

  • East County
  • Business
Under the leadership of Steven Phillips, Via Nova Chorale merged with Choral Artists of Sarasota.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • November 4, 2025
Via Nova Chorale finds a new way following its merger with Choral Artists

Under the leadership of Steven Phillips, the organization has emerged as Sarasota's second largest choral group.

  • Arts + Culture
John Harshman has announced his candidacy for Sarasota City Commission.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 20, 2026
Longtime businessman files for Sarasota City Commission

Commercial real estate broker John Harshman has joined the race for the two Sarasota City Commission at-large seats.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota's Tyler Burke ("Turbo Tyler") enters the Globe of Death during the 2024 edition of Thunder by the Bay
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 5, 2025
Classic sounds headline 2026 Thunder by the Bay

Night Ranger and .38 Special top the music acts for the February fundraiser at Sarasota County Fairgrounds.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Aaron Kaburick brandishes a fish in Asolo Repertory Theatre's production of "Come From Away."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 22, 2025
'Come From Away' honors the best of humanity in the worst of times

Asolo Repertory Theatre's “Come From Away” celebrates the heroes who kept their heads when their world turned upside down.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The crew from Station 1 walk across the parking lot to grab some lunch. From left to right: Battalion Chief Craig Madsen and firefighters Adam Stem, Evan Berggren and Tyler Schuele.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 16, 2026
Braden River VFW dishes out thanks to East Manatee firefighters

VFW members brought lunch to the East Manatee Fire Rescue administration building, where they hold their monthly meeting.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The cast of Florida Studio Theatre's "Lucky Stiff" includes (clockwise from top) Laura Yen Solito, Scott Cote, Barrett Riggins and Amanda Rose.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 17, 2025
'Lucky Stiff' makes a winning bet on comedy at Florida Studio Theatre

A luckless nephew goes for broke in Vegas with a death-defying scheme to save his inheritance.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Members of Riverview girls' swimming put up five fingers representing their number of state titles since 2021. For the first time in program history, they've won five in a row.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • November 20, 2025
Riverview girls swimming wins another state title

The Rams collected 12 medals en route to their fifth straight FHSAA Class 4A state championship.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Green at UTC is filled with bubbles and games every fourth Wednesday of the month for the UTC Kids Club.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 26, 2025
The Green at UTC bubbles over with fun

Once a month, games are set up on the green as part of the UTC Kids Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
It's best to ease into an exercise program that will make you look and feel fabulous.
  • By Mirabai Holland |
  • June 28, 2025
Take charge of your health now. Don't put it off until later.

Listening to your doctor can lead to exciting diets and exercise plans to make you look and feel healthier.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Coach Cezar Sharbono talks his players through drills during practice. He's entering his sixth season at the helm of the Braden River wrestling program.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • November 26, 2025
Braden River High wrestling hopes to build on record-setting 2024-25 season

The Pirates sent eight wrestlers to the state tourney last year and are seeking their first-ever girls place-winner.

  • East County
  • Sports
George Nickson and Samantha Bennett, co-founders and co-artistic directors of enSRQ, kick off their 10th season with "Tangled Whispers" on Oct. 27.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • October 20, 2025
A contemporary classical music troupe grows in Sarasota

Samantha Bennett and George Nickson are kicking off enSRQ's 10th season.

  • Arts + Culture
Irrigation systems that source from groundwater on barrier islands can lead to salinity issues during droughts as sea water seeps into the aquifer.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • December 24, 2025
Drought can salt lawns, impact irrigation on barrier islands

As the area enters a severe drought, irrigation practices can worsen the cycle of depleting freshwater in aquifers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota City Attorney Joe Polzak and City Auditor and Clerk Shayla Griggs during a meeting of the Sarasota City Commission.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 5, 2025
Sarasota charter official evaluations begin this month

City commissioners evaluated the evaluation process forSarasota's top three officers and instruct the addition of a self-assessment narrative.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Town Manager Howard Tipton started with the Town of Longboat Key in 2023, leading town staff through the response and rebuild of dual hurricanes in 2024.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • November 4, 2025
Town manager, attorney get solid reviews from commissioners

Longboat Key Town Commission agreed to give Howard Tipton a 3% raise while Maggie Mooney’s firm may see an amended contract.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
State Senator Jim Boyd (R-Bradenton) receives a round of applause at a ceremony where he was unanimously picked to serve as Senate President for the 2026-28 legislative term.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • October 22, 2025
Bradenton State Senator Jim Boyd picked as FL Senate president

In his address to the Florida Senate Caucus, Boyd said he has a vision for Florida where “every person has the chance to prosper,” “families feel safe in their neighborhoods” and businesses are empowered to grow.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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