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By Andrew Warfield |
December 31, 2024

Looking ahead to the top Sarasota County news in 2025

New county buildings, mall redevelopment planning and Siesta Key hotel battles are all in store for the coming year.

Sarasota
News

By Emily Leinfuss |
August 20, 2025

These conservationists of a threatened species may just surprise you

The Heritage Ranch Gopher Tortoise Preserve offers a long-term refuge for slow movers with a big ecological role.

East County
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
November 18, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Nov. 20-26

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Lesley Dwyer |
June 17, 2023

Via la Casa opens in Lakewood Ranch's San Marco Plaza

The multipurpose shop is a coffee and wine bar, art gallery, home decor store and event space.

East County
Business

By Liz Ramos |
July 20, 2023

A guide to the Bright Futures Scholarship program

Every student in Florida can attend can receive a post-secondary education for less money through the Bright Futures Scholarship program.

East County
Schools

By Ryan Kohn |
July 25, 2023

Competitive drive fires up these Nathan Benderson Park paddlers

Evelyn Silverthorn and Claire Keenan are among the local paddlers to compete at the 2023 Club Crew National Championships.

East County
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
August 30, 2023

Public art plan looks to draw cash rather than donations of artwork

Historically heavy on in-kind versus cash contributions, the Sarasota City Commission-approved plan seeks to bring in more cash than donated pieces.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
August 15, 2023

Planning at Premier Park in Lakewood Ranch progresses slowly

Manatee District 5 Commissioner Ray Turner said he would like county staff to "step on the gas" in building the Premier Park aquatics and racket center.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
August 13, 2023

New homes sought for roundabout sculptures

The more than $1 million cost of pouring concrete pads exceeds the budgeted amount. Locations on city property are under consideration.

Sarasota
News

By Eric Snider |
August 17, 2023

Nonprofits pair up to preserve Celery Fields

The Sarasota Audubon Society and the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast have collaborated to rewild the Quad Parcels at the Celery Fields, creating new bird habitats and wildlife viewing.

East County
Neighbors

By Petra Rivera |
July 5, 2023

Freedom Fest kicks off Longboat Key's Fourth of July just right

The Longboat Key Chamber started its Independence Day celebration with a butterfly release, a patriotic dog costume contest and the shortest parade in America.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
July 13, 2023

Family of local activist recalls how he desegregated Sarasota's library

Edward James II refused to back down, fighting for his and others' right to access all Sarasota County libraries.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
July 13, 2023

Benderson Park hires new programming, aquatics program manager

The Sarasota park is known for rowing but offers summer camps, fitness classes and more.

East County
News

By David Conway |
July 22, 2021

Divisions remain over city sound rules

As officials wade through the complexities of noise regulations, a downtown resident is gathering support for the creation of a citizen sound committee, hoping a mix of stakeholders can find common ground.