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By Jay Heater |
October 7, 2025

Mote SEA opens with a wave of excitement in Sarasota

A sneak preview for members precedes Mote Science Education Aquarium's Oct. 8 opening to the general public.

East County
News

By Emily Leinfuss |
November 20, 2025

Jiggs Landing preserves the best of Old Florida for the next generation

At Jiggs Landing Preserve and Outpost in Manatee County, fishing, food and live music come together on the banks of the Braden River.

East County
Neighbors

By Jeffrey Brandes, Adrian Moore, Edward Pinto |
July 9, 2025

Housing plan falls short

The affordability crisis is not a market failure. Sarasota needs to remove barriers. Other cities have done so and are seeing meaningful results.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Ian Swaby |
July 14, 2025

Construction projects are on the move in Sarasota's schools

As the school year approaches, the Sarasota school district progresses on several high-profile construction projects.

Sarasota
Schools

By Jack Nelson |
October 15, 2025

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Connail Jackson

The junior running back had four touchdowns and over 200 rushing yards in Cardinal Mooney's Week 8 victory over Lakewood

Sarasota
Sports

By Elizabeth King |
October 13, 2025

Barancik Foundation in Sarasota names new president and CEO

The new leader of the family foundation will assume his role in December.

Sarasota
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
November 12, 2025

Architecture Sarasota makes a MODest proposal

Learn about signature Sarasota buildings and have fun along the way during Architecture Sarasota's MOD Weekend.

Arts + Culture

By Ian Swaby |
October 30, 2025

Plymouth Harbor resident reflects on a life filled with philanthropy

Carol Siegler celebrated her 100th birthday on Oct. 23.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Eric Garwood |
July 9, 2025

5 issues to keep an eye on this summer in Longboat Key

Although Town Commission meetings are on hiatus, here's a few topics that will continue to bubble.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
August 19, 2025

Selby Gardens wins Planning Board approval for Master Plan Phase 2

Despite concerns over tree removal and mitigation plans, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens gets the green light to proceed with $61 million Master Plan Phase 2 project.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
June 18, 2025

Lakewood Ranch Library upgrades, Lorraine Road prioritized for 2026

Manatee County commissioners started the budget process, but the final budget won't be approved until September.

East County
News

By Jay Heater |
November 9, 2025

University Town Center delivers parade thrills under the wire in Sarasota

High-wire artists Nik and Lijana Wallenda thrill thousands with a criss cross stunt, and then the parade floats through the mall area.

East County
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
June 25, 2025

Attorney advises downtown plan committee on avoiding challenges

Land use attorney Bill Merrill recounts to members of the Sarasota Downtown Master Plan 2020 Update Committee how he successfully forced changes to Sarasota's current downtown master plan more than two decades ago.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
November 2, 2025

Families head to Sarasota's Cherokee Park for trick-or-treating

The neigborhood is one of Sarasota's most popular locations on Halloween night.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
June 12, 2025

Sarasota Opera hires new marketing and events officer

Matthew Glover will support fundraising efforts and lead the expansion of signature events.

Arts + Culture

By Carter Weinhofer |
April 15, 2025

Exemption on the way for storm-related tree replacement

Longboat Key town commissioners discussed at length an exemption for storm-related tree replacements that would axe a two-for-one replacement requirement.