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Observer Staff
May 29, 2025

Homeowners can apply for Resilient SRQ hurricane recovery funds

Federal dollars aimed to help address continuing recovery needs from 2022 and 2024 storms.

Sarasota
News

Matt Walsh
May 29, 2025

Speaker Perez has it right

While President Donald Trump and U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson gloat over the passage of their “big beautiful bill,” Florida Speaker Danny Perez is preparing for his own budget battle next month.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Tidewell Foundation
May 29, 2025

Empath LIFE: Empowering Seniors to Live Safely at Home

Empath LIFE empowers adults aged 55+ to continue living at home while receiving extra care during the day.

Sarasota
Neighbors

The Advocacy Down Payment: How Your REALTORS® Are Investing in Our Region’s Future.

The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) plays a critical role in shaping policy and protecting the foundations of homeownership and quality of life in the community.

East County
Neighbors

From Wall Street to Longboat Key: How CAIM Built a Top-Tier Investment Firm with a Personal Touch

Catherine Avery, owner of Catherine Avery Investment Management (CAIM), began her investment journey as an 18 year old New York University finance student while working at Oppenheimer Funds.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

PGA Senior Championship a test run for PGA Championship at The Concession

The Concession Golf Club is one step closer to hosting a major golf tournament.

East County
Sports

Monica Roman Gagnier
May 28, 2025

Sarasota Music Festival holds a mirror to history

Festival Director Jeffrey Kahane uses music to explore the past, including that of his own family.

Arts + Culture

Dana Kampa
May 28, 2025

Meet Temple Beth Israel's new senior rabbi

Rabbi Jessica Spitalnic Mates looks forward to promoting educational programming at the temple, guided by her knowledge of art and history related to the Holocaust.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Carter Weinhofer
May 28, 2025

Drainage improvement projects garner allocations in upcoming fiscal year

Although still pending Town Commission approval, Longboat Key's five-year capital plan includes several drainage improvement projects that are in various stages of design and surveying.

Longboat Key
News

Vinnie Portell
May 28, 2025

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Luke Chappell

Riverview rising senior didn't allow any sacks or pressures in spring game win.

Sarasota
Sports

Lesley Dwyer
May 28, 2025

Center Point at Waterside is fully leased

The 50-acre mixed-use project is six years in the making.

East County
News

Observer Staff
May 28, 2025

Impaired man not sure how he got to downtown Sarasota

Found face-down on an outdoor table after purging the night's misadventures, a man told officers he thought he was on Siesta Key. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.