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By Observer Staff |
March 29, 2025

Sarasota County office formed to oversee housing programs

The Housing Enhancement and Redevelopment Office is accepting applications for block grants and deferred-payment loans.

Sarasota
News

By Dana Kampa |
April 24, 2025

St. Regis tops hotel 'It List'

Travel + Leisure named St. Regis Longboat Key Resort to its "It List" of best new hotels.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
February 19, 2025

Fruitville Road project wins adjustment for Fourth Street driveway

With no site plan submitted, the developer of nearly 2 acres between Fruitville Road and Fourth Street at North Tamiami Trail gets critical access approval.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
March 24, 2025

CareerEdge Funders Collaborative releases 2024 impact report

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce initiative added $1.3 million to the two-county economy, according to the 2024 report.

Sarasota
News

By Eric Snider |
March 28, 2025

Anne Essner works to preserve Sarasota’s notable buildings for all to enjoy

When she moved to Lido Shores, Anne Essner fell for the Sarasota School's aesthetic. Now, as board chair of Architecture Sarasota, she leads the preservation and celebration of mid-century design.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
March 25, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 27-April 2

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Observer Staff |
April 1, 2025

APRIL FOOL: Tolls proposed for Siesta bridges

Revenues would be earmarked for storm damage repair costs.

April Fools

By Lori Sax |
March 7, 2025

Masterworks Dinner preps classical afficionados for 'The Planets'

The dinner featured a performance from the Sarasota Orchestra string quartet and highlighted the upcoming Masterworks concert with special guest conductor, Peter Oundjian.

Black Tie

By Observer Staff |
May 1, 2025

Manatee County begins distributing 96-gallon trash bins

New trash bins will coincide with addition of automated trucks in October.

East County
News

By Ian Swaby |
April 30, 2025

Creative Kids SRQ hosts first block party event with Youth Art Fest

The nonprofit, which aims to empower young artists, expanded its Youth Art Fest into the streets.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
March 11, 2025

Big downtown Sarasota project faces big adjustments

The city's Development Review Committee tells the developer of Adagio it must reduce apartment density and height to comply with zoning codes prior to formally submitted plans.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
December 5, 2024

See the displays at this year's Lights in Bloom

The holiday display across Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Downtown Sarasota Campus opens Dec. 6.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Vinnie Portell |
April 24, 2025

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Tanner Jackson

The senior helped the Cougars win a district championship on April 17.

Sarasota
Sports

By Lesley Dwyer |
May 2, 2025

Thursdays are for the blues at Jiggs Landing

The preserve offers live music every day for three hours before sunset.

East County
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
April 1, 2025

APRIL FOOL: Musk moves to Longboat Key as SpaceX finds space in SRQ

Billionaire Elon Musk plans to purchase space in the St. Regis Longboat Key for the new Department of Government Efficiency headquarters amid the SRQ SpaceX development.