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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 23, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 24

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Heidi Ayala and Nina Costa enter the circle of the roda.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 13, 2024
Centuries-old Afro-Brazilian martial art and dance thrives in Sarasota

Founded in 1996, Capoeira Volta Ao Mundo creates a place for people to learn the art of Capoeira.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The June 24 boat explosion occurred in the New Pass channel near Longboat Key.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 27, 2023
Boat explosion off Longboat sends six to hospital, under state investigation

The explosion occurred on June 24 in New Pass channel between Longboat Key and City Island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 3, 2021
St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church Women's Guild gathers again

The club gathered for lunch after Mass and elected a new president.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 2, 2022
Sarasota Art Museum hosts an Unconventional Evening

The new fundraiser was held Feb. 2.

  • Black Tie
A screenshot of the planned area for the Tesla facility in Sarasota. (Image via Sarasota County)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 21, 2022
Sarasota officials to consider a Tesla expansion

The new facility will be located at Interstate 75 and University Parkway.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Kaiden and mom Julie with nurse midwife Sarah Nicola
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 3, 2023
Sarasota's first baby of 2023 arrives at 12:29 a.m.

A boy was born early in the morning on Jan. 1 at SMH and has a 4-year-old big sister.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 5, 2010
Commission to vote on new greenspace policy

A volunteer committee reworded the policy to say that greenspace is "generally preferred over hardscape."

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 14, 2010
Health Matters - Longboat Key and Sarasota

Enjoy The Observer's monthly magazine insert bringing you local, health-related news you can use for people of all ages.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key's Police Department has agreed to a three-year contract that begins Oct. 1.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 16, 2010
Police contract ratification expected

The town of Longboat Key's Police Department and the Town Commission are expected to ratify a contract Monday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jordyn Hanwright tells Santa Claus what she wants for Christmas.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 27, 2010
Siesta Key glows with holiday splendor (WITH VIDEO)

The Siesta Key Village Association held its "Light Up the Village" Saturday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ringling Assistant Vice President/Director of Facilities Jeff Poleshek discusses plans with Village residents
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 5, 2012
Arts Center to submit application tomorrow

The Ringling College division seeks to amend its site plan to allow for a four-phase plan that would eventually result in a new, two-story building.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Grand Living officials and staff cut a ceremonial ribbon to  celebrate the community's opening.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 15, 2019
Grand Living at Lakewood Ranch opens doors

Ceremony signals 'new chapter' for Sarasota building.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 23, 2017
Top Story - March: Dickey Betts’ wife allegedly points rifle at Sarasota Crew rowers

Catch up on the top news items of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Bay Island Siesta Association held a meeting shortly after the incident to address traffic and speeding on the Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2017
Top Story - April: Siesta Key crash results in one death

Catch up on the top news items of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Rendering of the new middle school.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • March 2, 2018
Nominees announced for Lakewood Ranch middle school name

The School District of Manatee County school board will decide on the name March 13.

  • East County
  • News
The planned Amberly neighborhood to be built by M/I homes
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 13, 2018
New villa community planned for Bradenton

Amberly will be built by M/I Homes in East County.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • November 11, 2014
Rotary Club to hold inaugural Veterans Day parade

The new club's first Veterans Day parade will take place today at 4:30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2013
Town unveils new iPoc app

Can I build that? That's the question the town gets every day, but now there's an app for that.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dr. Robert G. Marbut told Sarasota County business and political leaders this morning the homelessness problem is complex — but isn't complicated.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2013
July 18: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: City stands behind red-light cameras; expert explores Sarasota County homelessness; Preliminary city millage rate rises; PLATO sets sights on $70,000 new theater

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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