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The city will not pick up trash, recycling and yard waste on Tuesday. File photo.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 5, 2021
City cancels Tuesday trash collection ahead of Tropical Storm Elsa

The city has not yet rescheduled trash pickup for those affected by the cancellation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gov. Ron DeSantis requested a pre-landfall emergency declaration in anticipation of impacts from tropical storm Elsa.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 5, 2021
Final day to prepare as tropical storm Elsa approaches Manatee and Sarasota counties

Tropical storm Elsa expected to deliver high winds, flooding to Sarasota and Manatee counties beginning Tuesday.

  • East County
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  • By Florida Design Works
  • July 5, 2021
Make A Splash with Designer Pool Tile/Stone

Make A Splash with Designer Pool Tile/Stone

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • July 4, 2021
Thousands flock to Siesta Beach for July 4

Families, tourists and friends gathered along Siesta Key Beach to watch the annual firework show.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 4, 2021
Sarasota lights up with July 4 parade and fireworks show

The parade and fireworks show took place July 4.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • July 4, 2021
Sarasota, Manatee coasts under tropical storm watch for Elsa

Manatee declares state of emergency and also opens up sandbag site.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin and Nat Kaemmerer
  • July 4, 2021
Longboat Key holds Fourth of July Freedom Fest and Parade

The "world's smallest parade" returned for its 18th rendition on Bay Isles Road.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • July 3, 2021
Fireworks On the Lake back with a bang at Benderson Park

Nathan Benderson Park of Sarasota hosts full-blown Fourth of July celebration one year after pandemic-restricted event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 3, 2021
Trump supporters gather for rally at Sarasota Fairgrounds

The Save America rally was held on July 3.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • July 2, 2021
FDEP accepts Longboat Key's environmental projects

The town of Longboat Key is required to complete the environmental projects within 180 days of the FDEP's approval.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • July 2, 2021
Massage therapist rounds out Paradise Center offerings

The Paradise Center added Mixon to their lineup after a survey found members wanted massage.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • July 2, 2021
Crystal Classic returns to Siesta Key Beach

Last year's sand-sculpting event was canceled because of COVID-19.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office dive unit recovered a body around 11 a.m. today.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • July 2, 2021
Sarasota man found dead in Benderson Park lake

Two people abandoned paddleboat around 4:30 a.m. in the middle of the lake, officials said.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • July 2, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: We're just resting

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Several boaters dock on the weekends on the north end of Longboat Key. Photo courtesy of James Haft.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • July 2, 2021
Longboat Key passes emergency ordinance to quiet loud boat music

Commissioners felt the need to make changes ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
624 Palm was built in 2018 at 624 S. Palm Ave.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 2, 2021
Palm Avenue condo sells for $5 million

Residential real estate transactions for June 16-25.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The home at 614 S. Owl Drive was built in 1965. It has five bedrooms, six-and-a-half baths, a pool and 6,870 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 2, 2021
Bird Key home sells for $5.7 million

Residential real estate transactions for June 16-25.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Reports of Mayor Hagen Brody’s improper conduct were tied to his displeasure regarding a city-produced video highlighting a COVID-19 vaccination event at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. File photo
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 2, 2021
Commission to discuss investigating Brody’s conduct

Following an outburst at City Hall in March, Commissioner Jen Ahearn-Koch is asking her colleagues to consider a formal inquiry into Mayor Hagen Brody’s behavior.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo Caption: Otherwise fairly plain, black-bellied plovers are named for their breeding plumage, which is a striking mix of white and jet black feathers. (Miri Hardy)
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • July 2, 2021
Bird of the week: black-bellied plover

The largest of the plovers, this species puts on a new look for mating season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Gator Club is rallying support in an effort to convince city officials to allow outdoor seating to spill into the seat on weekends. File photo
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 1, 2021
Downtown Sarasota street closure plans remain in flux

The Gator Club is leading a push to reinstate expanded outdoor seating on Lemon Avenue, while downtown leaders consider options for weekend pedestrian-only events.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Former Lakewood Ranch High throws athlete Riley Simmons finished seventh (47 feet, 3.7 inches) in the girls shot put at the 2021 Nike Outdoor National Championships in Oregon. Photo courtesy Riley Simmons.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 1, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Former Lakewood Ranch shot put star finishes top-10 at Nike Outdoor Nationals

Riley Simmons' final throw as a high school-level athlete was a personal record, and one that she guaranteed.

  • East County
  • Sports
Tom Savage and Bernie Phillips
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • July 1, 2021
Plymouth Harbor resident hosts seminar on self-evolution

Phillips is hosting the seminar with his neighbors, but hopes to bring it to a larger scale.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • July 1, 2021
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key hears from interim police chief

George Turner spoke to the club about his goals for the department.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 1, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: July 1

Jane Novacek captured this image of a great blue heron on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 1, 2021
East County weather page photo: July 1

John Egnot captured this young bald eagle hanging on a tree limb on White Eagle Boulevard in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 1, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: July 1

Patricia Donnelly captured a photo of this anhinga drying its wings in Village Walk.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Built in 1967, the home at 258 Robin Drive has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,607 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 1, 2021
Bird Key home sells for $2.3 million

Residential real estate transactions for June 7-15

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Sarasota residents parade through the streets after they vote to approve Sarasota County. Photo courtesy Sarasota County Libraries & Historical Resources.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • July 1, 2021
Sarasota County Centennial: Start of county was contentious

A dispute over (you guessed it) roads set up the official establishment of Sarasota County on July 1, 1921.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Curtesy of Sarasota County Libraries & Historical Resources.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • July 1, 2021
Sarasota County may not have come to fruition without these famous figures

As Sarasota was becoming a county, there were a few key residents who helped it become a thriving community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Since 2017, a development team has been working on plans for the Bath and Racquet Club, an effort that has drawn opposition from neighboring residents. The city rejected initial plans in 2020, but approved a revision this year.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 1, 2021
Another revision, another review for Bath and Racquet Club plans

After receiving a preliminary approval for a mixed-use project earlier this year, the development team is asking the city for permission to swap commercial space for up to 70 residences.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • July 1, 2021
How will this end?

No one knows how the current strife in America will end. But we’ve been resilient for 245 years. And we know this, too: An essential ingredient to pursuing happiness is you must be free.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
David Miller was grand marshal of Longboat Key's Freedom Fest in 2017. Mike Doll drives him down the parade route.
    By
  • Kat Wingert
  • July 1, 2021
Back to the Fourth, back to the fun

It's been a long year, but we are here to help you get back into the celebratory spirit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Vero Beach’s Rhonda and Macy Levin enjoyed the 2020 fireworks show at Nathan Benderson Park with Sarasota’s Randy and Noel Bryan and Venice’s Nina and Jen Teise.
  • By Mark Bergin and Brendan Lavell
  • July 1, 2021
Mirth on the Fourth . . . again

The COVID-19 pandemic prompted the cancellations of many Fourth of July events in 2020.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 1, 2021
Cops Corner: Sarasota 7.1.21

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Nat Kaemmerer and José Valle
  • June 30, 2021
How should you spend the Fourth?

Can't decide what to do or where to go? Go with the flow, and let our decision tree point the way.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 30, 2021
Hundred Oaks Farm's Mini Horse/Mini Donkey Camp leads to big fun in Myakka City

Campers care for mini horses, mini cows, donkeys and puppies at Maureen Hudson's ranch in Myakka City.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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