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By Andrew Warfield |
August 15, 2024

School zone speed cameras coming to Sarasota

Speeds around six schools in the city will be monitored in a new program authorized by the Sarasota City Commission.

Sarasota
News

By Ryan Kohn |
August 27, 2024

East County sports alums begin their fall seasons at the college level

These athletes are ones to watch over the next few months.

East County
Sports

By Su Byron |
November 8, 2024

6 sensational don't-miss shows this arts season

The arts scene is packed with captivating performances and cultural experiences in the coming months. Here are a few of our favorites.

Arts + Culture

By Letter to the Editor |
May 13, 2025

County should study traffic before buying admin building

Give animals on University Parkway a brake, one Observer reader says.

East County
Opinion

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
November 1, 2023

Folksy Fogartyville offers an eclectic mix of music, art and film

The Rosemary District arts venue Fogartyville is a grassroots operation with a mission to be the center of community engagement.

Arts + Culture

By Petra Rivera |
November 7, 2023

Oldest resident of Club Longboat turns 99 years old

Charlie Resnick is a pillar of his condo community and is "full of positive energy."

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
February 14, 2024

Defamation lawsuit filed against Sarasota City Commissioner Kyle Battie

The complaint seeks damages of more than $50,000 from Kyle Battie after public racism allegations against city hall critic Kelly Franklin.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
March 19, 2024

Community speaks up on Longboat Pass Bridge alternatives

The Longboat Pass Bridge project is still a ways out from construction, but public input will drive the next step in selecting an option.

Longboat Key
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
August 6, 2024

Manatee County calls Hurricane Debby a 100-year storm

Some spots in Manatee County, including Lakewood Ranch, received as many as 18 inches of rain in a two-day period.

East County
News

By Ryan Kohn |
June 28, 2023

Take on these Sarasota food challenges — if you dare

In honor of July 4's hot dog challenge, these local challenges will have your mouth and stomach putting up a fight.

Sarasota
Sports

By Petra Rivera |
July 26, 2023

Tyler's Gourmet Ice Cream brings sweetness of childhood to Longboat

The ice cream shop's partnership with Lazy Lobster has made it a family-friendly destination.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Jay Heater |
September 6, 2023

I shudder to think of the consequences of not putting up shutters

Residents of Lakewood Ranch area mostly were confident of not having to put up shutters for Hurricane Idalia.

East County
Opinion

By Petra Rivera |
July 5, 2023

Susan Goldfarb builds a lifelong learning community on Longboat

The beloved program director of the Education Center shares how her life of curiosity has been filled with a passion for learning.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Mark Bergin |
January 31, 2022

Longboat's 2021 real estate prices were top of the market

34228 ZIP code had the highest median sales price for single-family homes in Sarasota County.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
August 5, 2015

City pension reform can’t wait

You have seen many times in these pages that the city of Sarasota has more than $150 million in unfunded liabilities in the city-employee pension systems.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Matt Walsh |
August 6, 2015

City pension reform can’t wait

You have seen many times in these pages that the city of Sarasota has more than $150 million in unfunded liabilities in the city-employee pension systems. 

Sarasota
Opinion

By Spencer Fordin |
November 16, 2022

A 'Decade of Collecting' brings Ringling acquisitions to the public eye

For many years, the John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art was out of the acquisition business. But the past 10 years have brought a change in direction.