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By Emily Leinfuss
January 26, 2024

New leader takes the helm of Longboat’s chamber of commerce

Kim Verreault, the new president and CEO of the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce, is a hands-on leader with a knack for community building.

Longboat Key
News

Adam Hughes
January 25, 2024

Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 8-12 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A condominium in The Phoenix tops the week's sales at $3.3 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

Ryan Kohn
January 25, 2024

For Cardinal Mooney boys basketball, there are no small roles

The Cougars complement their high-level scorers with gritty competitors unafraid to mix it up under the hoop.

Sarasota
Sports

Ian Swaby
January 25, 2024

Sarasota County fire station stays on top of rescue training

Sarasota County firefighters put their new rope-rescue equipment to the test.

Sarasota
News

Petra Rivera
January 25, 2024

Kiwanis Club bell-ringers raise $25,000 for Salvation Army

Volunteers from Kiwanis Club, Christ Church and the Rotary Club collected donations outside the Longboat Key Publix during the holidays.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Jay Heater
January 25, 2024

Cyclist pedals to find volunteers to support cancer patients

Jeff Molby's cycling adventure to benefit cancer patients takes him through Lakewood Ranch.

East County
Opinion

Andrew Warfield
January 25, 2024

Sarasota prioritizes 10 transportation projects for decades ahead

The city projects, which include a redesign of Main Street, pedestrian and cyclist upgrades for Ringling Bridge and a new roundabout, have the potential to transform how residents get around Sarasota.

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
January 25, 2024

Two SMH leaders named to statewide boards

Jennifer Sweeney and Britt Riner have been appointed to councils that will help guide health care for Florida residents.

Sarasota
News

Ian Swaby
January 25, 2024

A guide to the birds to spot each month in Sarasota

When and where to find the bird of the month (and how to identify them), according to local experts.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Louis Llovio
January 25, 2024

USF's long-awaited Sarasota-Manatee residence hall nearly complete

Building the hall and student center on the small campus proved to be a challenge that officials say is well worth it.

Sarasota
Schools

Ryan Kohn
January 24, 2024

Your guide to Sarasota's high school soccer playoffs

A handful of local teams have a chance to make postseason runs.

Sarasota
Sports

Lesley Dwyer
January 24, 2024

Lease termination settlement costs Manatee County $375,000

Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches, a child and family services nonprofit, originally requested $2.96 million in compensation after its lease was terminated.