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By Andrew Warfield |
March 29, 2025

Sarasota city manager search expands to full field of candidates

Dissatisfied with the culled list, the Sarasota City Commission has asked its recruiting firm to provide background materials on all applicants for city manager.

Sarasota
News

By Janet Combs |
February 20, 2025

Sarasota Opera patrons revel in Moonlight & Melodies dinner

The second of the opera's dinner series transported guests to a Viennese feast worthy of Mozart.

Black Tie

By Ian Swaby |
May 8, 2025

In honor of her mom, daughter founds nonprofit to gift books to kids

The recently-founded Mom's Book Nook aims to provide books for children through various community organizations.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Eric Garwood |
April 23, 2025

Small plane crashes in eastern Manatee County

First responders called to Bald Eagle Airfield along State Road 64.

East County
News

By Jim DeLa |
January 21, 2025

Bundle up: Series of cold fronts hit Southwest Florida this week

Lows will be in the low 40s for most of the week.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
December 15, 2024

Exclusive dinner club hires membership director

Joining 1000 North Sarasota is hospitality veteran Alex Elshimy as the private club works toward late 2025 debut.

Sarasota
Business

By Adam Hughes |
April 22, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for April 7-11 in Lakewood Ranch

A Sapphire Point home on Hidden Oak Loop topped the week's sales at $1.7 million.

East County
Real Estate

By Observer Staff |
March 17, 2025

Set the Bar cocktail contest returns to Ed Smith Stadium on April 13

This year's event features the addition of a Bar Bite Competition for attendees to vote on.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
February 12, 2025

The Sarasota Opera falls for Figaro

The clever servant is a pivotal player in two productions for its 2025 winter festival.

Arts + Culture

By Carter Weinhofer |
May 27, 2025

Longboat Key Police Department continues to expand marine patrol unit

Now up to almost eight marine-patrol-trained officers, the department hopes to have a larger presence on the waters around Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
May 27, 2025

'Tons of debris' removed from Braden River

Contractors cleared downed trees and debris from River Club Boulevard to Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.

East County
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
March 5, 2025

Lakewood Ranch resident plans a new path

Event planning makes Peggy Kronus' heart happy, and now she's doing it for herself with a new business, PK Events & Services.

East County
Neighbors

By Adam Hughes |
April 30, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for April 14-18 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A John Ringling Estates home on North Washington Drive tops the week's sales at $9.75 million.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Madison Bierl |
May 24, 2025

ODA graduates reflect on the road ahead

The top graduates of ODA were heavily involved in horseback riding, sports and stem based activities while maintaining success in the classroom.

East County
Schools

By None |
April 10, 2025

Construction rises along Tampa Riverwalk on Pendry Hotel & Residences

A refined expression of the polished comfort and contemporary luxury of the esteemed Montage Hotels & Resorts lineage, Pendry Tampa offers unrivaled amenities and a renowned culture of hospitality, amid one of the nation’s hottest downtowns.