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By Observer Staff |
June 12, 2025

Hermitage Artist Retreat hires new development director

Melanie Vadzemnieks previously held the same role at Erie Art Museum in Pennsylvania.

Arts + Culture

By Andrew Warfield |
April 29, 2025

Recovery costs leave city in a fund balance crunch

Entering budget season, the city of Sarasota is down to $19.2 million in its general fund balance while still facing $17.4 million more in 2024 storm recovery.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
April 7, 2025

Special Olympics Torch Run hits Sarasota streets on Friday

County and city law enforcement officers will carry the flame in support of the May event.

Sarasota
News

By Elizabeth King |
April 30, 2025

Sarasota Memorial Hospital unveils $75M research, education center

The Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute will provide space for medical and clinical innovation.

Sarasota
News

By Eric Garwood |
June 17, 2025

Manatee seeks applicants interested in DOGE-style committee

The five-member group would work with statewide effort.

East County
News

By Eric Garwood |
July 1, 2025

It was a case of ammo lost, ammo found

A missing parcel of a certain level of importance turns up eventually. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Ian Swaby |
August 6, 2025

Tennis for Fun helps develop the skills of athletes with disabilities

The program has helped advance local players to the State Summer Games of the Special Olympics.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Vinnie Portell |
August 6, 2025

East County Athlete of the Week: Emily Storm

The Lakewood Ranch High golfer has committed to play for Austin Peay.

East County
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
June 14, 2025

10-story residential building, pizza restaurant planned for Ringling Boulevard

A 50-unit residential tower and a new pizza restaurant have pre-application conferences with the Sarasota Development Review Committee.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
June 19, 2025

Former Sarasota mayor laments some aspects of downtown master plan

Mollie Cardamone, who was among the city leaders when the current downtown master plan was developed, tells the update committee of the current plan's self-inflicted flaws.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
May 21, 2025

Sarasota names new interim manager, relaunches search for permanent one

Veteran local government executive Dave Bullock will succeed Doug Jeffcoat in the city's top temp job as City Commission seeks a new batch of candidates.

Sarasota
News

By Vinnie Portell |
July 9, 2025

Chauncey Kennon lives out a dream with commitment to Florida State

The Booker High senior has wanted to play for FSU since he was little.

Sarasota
Sports

By Eric Garwood |
July 9, 2025

Road-raising timeline extends on Longboat

Because of low financing, what was a two-year plan could take five years.

Longboat Key
News

By Ian Swaby |
July 5, 2025

Fourth of July fireworks light up the Sarasota skies

The public once again had the chance to enjoy fireworks on Sarasota Bay.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
July 16, 2025

Vacant vacation houses targeted for unauthorized use

Vacation rentals on St. Armands and Lido Keys have been recently used for three impromptu house parties and one illegal occupation; owners are advised to secure and monitor their properties.