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By Monica Roman Gagnier |
August 6, 2025

An eye-catching exhibition of bird photography lands at Selby Gardens

"The High Life" captures our feathered friends in nature, museums and studios.

Arts + Culture

By Vinnie Portell |
August 7, 2025

The top high school football transfers to know in Sarasota

Some key players have switched schools ahead of the 2025 season.

Sarasota
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
May 8, 2025

Affordable housing program takes root in Sarasota

With more than 900 affordable and attainable units in the pipeline, 269 by for-profit developers, Sarasota's efforts to address the city's housing crisis show signs of momentum.

Sarasota
News

By Eric Garwood |
March 31, 2025

Lakewood Ranch is still a seller's paradise

With its lifestyle draw, Lakewood Ranch has been insulated against trends in other parts of Sarasota and Manatee counties that have seen real estate sales slow down.

East County
News

By Vinnie Portell |
July 18, 2025

Female athletes at the prep level have more opportunities than ever

Sarasota and Manatee county schools continue to work on evening the playing field.

Sarasota
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
April 30, 2025

Busy agenda kicks off active month for Sarasota City Commission

May is promising to be hectic as a month of contentious issues begins with revisiting Hyatt redevelopment decision and another request to cover commissioner legal expenses.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
July 24, 2025

Pool narrows for city manager search firms

Three finalists seeking to lead the search for a new Sarasota city manager will have two weeks to respond to commissioners' questions.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
July 22, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for July 24-30

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Madison Bierl |
September 1, 2025

Superintendent shares five goals for Manatee County School District

Laurie Breslin graduated from Manatee High School in 1995, and 30 years later, she will run the district.

East County
Schools

By Eric Garwood |
May 14, 2025

Sarasota prepares to line up new interim manager

As search begins again following Marlon Brown's 2024 retirement, a new face may temporarily lead City Hall staff.

Sarasota
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
August 13, 2025

The heat is on at Florida Studio Theatre's summer cabaret 'Too Darn Hot'

Carole J. Bufford's sizzling ode to summer contains some familiar favorites and some unexpected discoveries.

Arts + Culture

By Dana Kampa |
August 8, 2025

The Paradise Center continues fundraising

The community center is set to move from its current location at the end of August, later moving to Longboat Island Chapel.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
September 14, 2025

Family legacy at Columbia Restaurant carries to next generation

Casey Gonzmart Sr. is passing the torch to family members as he steps down as chairman of the board of the 1905 Family of Restaurants.

Sarasota
Business

By Adam Hughes |
August 28, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for August 11-15 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Gulfmead Estates home on Gulfmead Drive tops the week’s sales at $4,325,000.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Andrew Warfield |
May 26, 2025

Planning Board sides with The Strand residents against apartment project

A developer proposes 58 apartments between North Tamiami Trail and The Strand condos in a matter to be settled by the City Commission.

Sarasota
News

By Madison Bierl |
July 25, 2025

Good, clean fun at the Creative Child Learning Center in Lakewood Ranch

The children described the piles of foam as a snow mountain, clouds and pineapples.

East County
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
August 12, 2025

Ship gets stuck on sand bar in the Gulf

Marine patrol responds to a couple running aground off Longboat Key. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.