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By Robert Plunket |
June 12, 2013

Home of the Month: Gillespie turns a corner

An upscale renovation in Sarasota's most diverse neighborhood points to a new future.

Arts + Culture

By Matt Walsh |
January 16, 2019

The Lido mob wins

The developers’ withdrawal of their Lido Beach Pavilion plans will be a Pyrrhic victory. In the end, all the city’s residents will lose.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Edward Alley |
November 18, 2019

'Brundibár' has a message that holds true to this day

The Sarasota Youth Opera reminds audiences that the voices of children will lead.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Niki Kottmann |
April 3, 2019

This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, April 4

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Heather Merriman Saba |
March 11, 2016

Sarasota Ballet Anniversary Dinner

Sarasota Ballet hosted a private 25th Anniversary Dinner on Friday, March 11, at Michael's Wine Cellar.

Black Tie

By David Conway |
March 3, 2021

Bath and Racquet redevelopment clears hurdle

City officials praised changes to a once-contentious proposal, though some residents continued to raise concerns about traffic.

Sarasota
News

By Anna Brugmann |
July 25, 2016

School Board set to talk budget

The Sarasota County School Board is holding a public meeting to discuss the district’s budget for the 2016-2017 fiscal year.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
July 20, 2016

New principal named for Sarasota High School

North Port High School principal David Jones will transition to the leadership role at Sarasota High School.

Sarasota
Schools

By Ryan Kohn |
February 2, 2018

Two Sarasota high schools see football staff changes

One school makes a hire, while another will have to start looking for one.

Sarasota
Sports

By Pam Nadon |
April 6, 2011

FILM REVIEW: 'The Jonestown Defense'

"The Jonestown Defense" is being screened at this year's Sarasota Film Festival is. The film, shot entirely on location in Sarasota, is a visual rush, especially for locals.

Arts + Culture

By Niki Kottmann |
May 29, 2019

This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, May 30

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment calendar events taking place this week in Sarasota County (Sarasota and Venice).

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Amanda Morales |
February 26, 2016

Sarasota Chamber welcomes back Baltimore Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles are the guests at the 9th annual reception by the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.

Sarasota
Business

By Jay Heater |
February 16, 2021

Whirlwind effort delivers 3,000 COVID-19 vaccinations in Lakewood Ranch

State delivers three days of 1,000 vaccinations to Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch.

East County
Opinion

By Niki Kottmann |
November 6, 2016

USF hosts Brunch on the Bay

University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee held its annual fundraising event on Nov. 6. University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee held its annual fundraising event on Nov. 6.

Black Tie

By David Conway |
December 5, 2019

City, county butt heads over Lido renourishment staging agreement

The county is reluctant to consider a deal without a provision focused on addressing potential issues, a clause the city deemed unnecessary.

Sarasota
News

By Amanda Morales |
October 8, 2015

NAACP celebrates 30th annual Freedom Awards Banquet

The Sarasota County Branch NAACP honors eight individuals.

Black Tie

By Anna Dearing |
January 29, 2018

Sarasota Ballet takes on a different style in ‘Moving Identities’

Director Iain Webb chose a much more modern triple bill for his latest production, which included one company premiere and two revivals.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Anna Brugmann |
September 20, 2016

School Board to narrow superintendent shortlist

Sarasota County School Board’s superintendent shortlist will get a little shorter today as school board members prepare to select candidates to interview ahead of the board’s final vote on Oct. 18.