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Indigo Girls Emily Saliers and Amy Ray star in "It's Only Life After All" and will receive the Maestro Award at the Sarasota Film Festival.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • March 20, 2023
Sarasota Film Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary

Indigo Girls' Amy Ray and Emily Saliers and "Angel" star Roma Downey will be honored and attend the festival.

  • Arts + Culture
Matthew Johnson, owner of SRQ Smoke and Vape Shop, is optimistic that enhanced outdoor signage will bring more people into his business despite the effects of COVID-19.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 19, 2020
Downtown group launches storefront grant program

The Downtown Improvement District hopes partnering with merchants on improvement projects will help draw customers during a challenging time.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Property owners downtown and in St. Armands Circle are considering teaming up to market commercial spaces.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 12, 2019
Commercial districts plot real estate strategy

St. Armands Circle and downtown Sarasota leaders want to fill vacancies and attract desirable tenants.

  • Sarasota
  • News
April Davis and Luisa Velasquez
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 26, 2019
St. Armands Circle gets artsy

Artists from around the country displayed their work on St. Armands Circle Jan. 26 for the first day of the Winter Art Festival.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 21, 2022
Sarasota alights on bridge holiday plan

City commissioners settle on a lineup for Ringling Bridge lighting displays.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Although City Commissioner Liz Alpert said she supported the extension, she encouraged the developer to consider updating its preliminary site design, depicted in this concept image.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 18, 2021
Developer revisits affordable housing project

With a deadline extension from the city, developers renew plans to build 393 workforce apartments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The new programs would help those with substance abuse or those who have mental illnesses. Photo courtesy Sarasota County Jail
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 27, 2020
County officials hope to lower recidivism rates with new initiatives

The Sarasota County Commission approved three new programs that aim to lower recidivism and overcrowding in Sarasota County Jail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A section of Legacy Trail will be closed at least until Sept. 12, but trail users can detour the part of the trail.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 5, 2014
Section of Legacy Trail closed until next week

County staff is working to repair a sewer main that has caused overflowing manholes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Longboat Key Town Commission also will consider amendments to its Comprehensive Plan at Town Hall tonight.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 11, 2011
Commission to set maximum millage tonight

The Longboat Key Town Commission reached consensus this morning not to set the millage rate any higher than the current rate of 1.8872 mills.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This circa-1920 cottage at 1621 Seventh St. is priced at $310,000.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • July 19, 2017
A cottage in the city

A 1920s home highlights a historic neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Brittney Caldwell plays Lisa and James FitzGerald plays Guy in "Wakey, Wakey" at Urbanite Theatre. Photo by Dylan Jon Wade Cox
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 6, 2018
'Wakey, Wakey' considers life’s final act at Urbanite Theatre

This frustrating yet witty Will Eno play, "Wakey, Wakey" tackles many of life's most difficult questions — without providing any real answers.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Sarasota Crew members compete at the Sarasota Invitational Regatta in February. File photo
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 25, 2014
Crew purchases Osprey property

After six years at Bay Preserve, Sarasota Crew wants to expand the program to new rowing facilities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 25, 2016
Top Story — April: Daiquiri Deck to open south Siesta location

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
J. Mack Reid stands with members of the Lee Wetherington Boys and Girls Club.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 25, 2013
J. Mack Reid leaves mark on Boys and Girls Club

After more than two decades with the organization, Reid is preparing for retirement.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 9, 2017
Ten Longboat things you missed while you were away

A lot happened while you snowbirds were up north.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
City Manager Tom Barwin will engage with residents and businesses as he attempts to brainstorm the best way to create renewed energy in Five Points Park.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 10, 2015
City targets more active parks and recreation program

Starting with Five Points Park, the city is embracing a new parks philosophy. Constrained by budget limitations for years, how can staff create new recreation opportunities?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Clients work through various mounted activities to boost their cognitive functions. File photo
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 17, 2021
Riding for relief

SMART offers a place for clients to relax and build healthy routines during the pandemic.

  • Health
Dr. Jennifer Bencie, the Manatee County Health Officer for the Florida Department of Health, said mass vaccination sites will likely fade away as people start receiving doses through pharmacies or their health care providers.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • April 14, 2021
Manatee County switches to first-come, first-serve vaccinations

Manatee County might not use mass vaccination sites much longer

  • East County
  • News
Aaron Watkins, a coach for the Circus Arts Conservatory, helps junior Emily Peterson understand how she can juggle multiple balls at once.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 7, 2022
ODA high schoolers learn hands-on physics from circus performers

Sarasota Circus Arts Conservatory performers teach Out of Door Academy students how physics applies in the real world.

  • East County
  • Schools
Graphic by Nicole Thompson
  • By David Conway |
  • December 3, 2014
Mobility plan raises questions for residents

The city's proposed changes to impact fees for new developments have some residents concerned they won't prevent traffic issues in their area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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