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By Andrew Warfield |
March 19, 2026

Proposed apartments would replace Breakfast House and more on Fruitville

Adjacent to Gillespie Park, a 324-unit building would cover an entire block on Fruitville Road between North Osprey and Gillespie avenues.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
April 1, 2026

APRIL FOOL: New 'Mission: Impossible' film to be set in Sarasota

Filming is currently underway in Sarasota for "Mission: Impossible – Tropical Reckoning," a film that takes field agent Ethan Hunt to new latitudes.

April Fools

By Lesley Dwyer |
May 10, 2023

Proposed RV park on Lorraine Road concerns Lakewood Ranch residents

The proposed RV park includes 130 sites, no extended stays, a queuing area, clubhouse and bathhouse.

East County
News

By Liz Ramos |
June 30, 2021

Beyond the Spectrum expands facility in Sarasota

The nonprofit will add 2,500 square feet of space to address its growing waitlist of students. AND Beyond the Spectrum adds space to handle demand..

East County
Schools

By David Conway |
December 24, 2020

Selby Gardens, property appraiser remain at odds

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is preparing for a legal battle over its tax-exempt status in the beginning of the new year.

Sarasota
News

By Liz Ramos |
July 14, 2021

Take Stock brings out Myakka City student's wealth of talent

Take Stock in Children Manatee invests its resources into Myakka City student.

East County
Schools

By David Conway |
August 12, 2021

Residents wary of St. Armands zoning changes

Commercial property owners say new building regulations would have a minimal impact on the character of the Circle, but traffic remains a source of anxiety for island residents.

Sarasota
News

By Lauren Tronstad |
January 24, 2023

St. Regis developer asks Longboat for parking garage permission

Desired changes could go before the Planning and Zoning Board as early as March.

Longboat Key
News

By Mark Bergin |
January 31, 2022

Longboat to use Sarasota County surtax funding for capital projects

Town staff will brief the Town Commission on its plans to allocate $15.1 million in funding.

Longboat Key
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
June 10, 2015

Conversation with with Julius Halas

Before former Longboat Key Fire Rescue Chief Julius Halas, 61, left the town to become director of the Florida Division of State Fire Marshal’s Office in 2009, he gave the Longboat Observer his personal cellphone number and said to call any time.

Longboat Key
News

By Eric Garwood |
November 4, 2022

Sarasota County breaks ground on expanded 17th Street Park

Softball renovations and new artificial turf fields are coming in the first phase of the regional park plan.

Sarasota
News

By Spencer Fordin |
April 20, 2022

Sarasota Orchestra announces program for 2022-23 season

Bramwell Tovey's first year as music director of the Sarasota Orchestra will feature an exciting mix of classical composers and engaging contemporary material.

Arts + Culture

By Jay Heater |
March 10, 2021

Willis Smith Construction finishes Waterside Place buildings in Lakewood Ranch

Landscaping and roads will complete the Lakewood Ranch entertainment and restaurant hub as businesses begin to move in.

East County
News

By Rachel Brown Hackney |
March 8, 2012

County to consider crosswalk options

The commission is expected to discuss options for improving crosswalk visibility in Siesta Village when it meets March 13.

Siesta Key
News

By Michael Eng |
April 25, 2012

Observed: The truth ... and nothing but

I'll never forget the night I told my parents I wanted to become a journalist.

East County
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
July 6, 2011

Our View: Re-think new house taxes

Building a new house in Manatee County will get a little more expensive beginning Oct. 1, thanks to the County Commission breezily approving a new impact fee schedule with nary a peep.