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By Jay Heater |
June 25, 2021

Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant lands at Lakewood Ranch's border

Upscale Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant restaurant saw opportunity with Lakewood Ranch's expansion south.

East County
News

By David Conway |
January 21, 2021

St. Armands leaders waver on bathroom costs

After spending years pursuing the right to build free-standing public restrooms, the St. Armands Business Improvement District has concerns about the cost.

Sarasota
News

In Memoriam |
November 19, 2020

Shirley Victoria (Cherrington) Hunt Given Beachum

Shirley Victoria (Cherrington) Hunt Given Beachum, 99, of Longboat Key, FL, passed away November 14, 2020.

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

By Sara Rachon |
March 29, 2023

Sarasota Ballet's 'La Sylphide' has company on its toes

Luke Schaufuss and Giminez Macarena delight audiences in the classic Danish ballet.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Andrew Warfield |
March 8, 2023

Apartments no longer planned for kennel club site

With the closing deadline passing for Aventon Holdings to buy the Sarasota Kennel Club site, the airport is dropping its legal challenges to the project. The owner already has another buyer lined up.

Sarasota
News

In Memoriam |
January 28, 2022

James Soda

James “Jim” Soda, 73, of Lakewood Ranch, FL, passed away peacefully with his family by his side after a long battle with cancer.

East County
Tributes & Obituaries

By Louis Llovio |
June 15, 2022

Sarasota building inspector calls for immediate safety measures at Mira Mar

The property inspection found "overall decline," and a local expert said the city is liable if the building collapses.

Sarasota
News

By Eric Garwood |
May 31, 2022

Unicorp meets Tuesday tax deadline on 244 former Colony parcels

Longboat Key properties were listed by Tax Collector as delinquent last week.

Longboat Key
News

By Brynn Mechem |
April 19, 2021

SCAT's mobility-on-demand service to start in June

As part of the Sarasota County Area Transit overhaul, a new rideshare service will begin in June.

Sarasota
News

By Blake Fussell |
April 12, 2022

Violent crime down so far in 2022, police say

In most categories, violent crimes in the city of Sarasota occurred at a 23.5% lower rate since the first of 2022.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
September 16, 2022

Town Commission approves changes to staff retirement fund

The town's contribution to the plan is expected to increase by $122,000 annually starting Oct. 1, 2023.

Longboat Key
News

By Robin Roy |
December 3, 2009

Police panel may rack up costs

The all-volunteer advisory panel was formed as a no-cost alternative to a paid consultant, but in its first meeting, members discussed a survey with a possible six-figure price tag.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
December 3, 2009

OUR VIEW: Slap in the face? No, worse

The Sarasota City Commission knows no bounds to dimwittedness.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Kurt Schultheis |
November 24, 2009

Firefighter disputes pension change

Firefighter paramedic Jeff Bullock told the firefighter pension board the town's pension liability should not be held against the firefighters as they try to broker a new contract.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
September 17, 2009

Cops Corner

A man parked his car in a public beach parking lot. He left it unlocked with a wallet and MP3 player inside. When he returned to the car, the items were no longer there.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Pam McTeer |
August 12, 2009

Ranch senior takes top post for FCCLA

Jessica Hagood learned she earned one of 10 national officer positions during the organization's National Leadership Conference, held July 12-16 in Nashville, Tenn.

East County
News

By Pam McTeer |
August 12, 2009

Teacher returns from ExxonMobil Academy

Braden River Elementary School's Sue Curry was one of 200 teachers selected from a pool of 1,600 applications to attend the Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy July 19-24.