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Results for: Blofin Referral code "W5HxUC" Get 30% Rebate On Trading Fees

  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 29, 2026
Road rage spills over into convenience store parking lot

More than insults fly during a road rage incident where a woman throws a water bottle at another woman's car. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • February 17, 2026
Town plans to hold public meetings to address flight path impacts over Longboat

With a record number of passengers at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport in recent years, noise, residue and pollution are all concerns of Longboat Key residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 28, 2026
Federal shutdown forces pause in park recovery projects

Sarasota city staff suspends work to restore hurricane-damaged waterfront parks in order to remain eligible for federal reimbursement in the wake of the partial shutdown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • April 26, 2026
Five Lakewood Ranch-area students earn National Merit Finalist status

Four students from the Out-of-Door Academy and one from Braden River High School have the opportunity to earn exclusive scholarships.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 20, 2026
Middle Eastern-inspired restaurant gets its passion from surprising its customers

Florence & the Spice Boys Chef Collin Blakeman explains why Middle Eastern cuisine is the spice of life.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • May 11, 2026
East County Athlete of the Week: Brooks Bartram

After one season with Braden River, the senior right-hander has signed with Eckerd College.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • July 19, 2012
Election Q&A: Sarasota County Commission District 5 Race

In this week's issue, we profile candidates for Sarasota County Commission District 5 seat.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 19, 2012
Our View: Atwell's next job: evaluate

At times like this, you want to reach out to Mayor Suzanne Atwell and now former City Manager Bob Bartolotta. To console and encourage them.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 7, 2010
Commission race focuses on transparency

In the weeks leading up to the general election, which will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2, The Sarasota Observer will profile contested races in Sarasota County. This week, The Observer profiles the District 2 County Commission race between Joe Barbetta and Cathy Antunes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 17, 2014
Our View

Snowstorms or snowflakes?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 25, 2025
Volunteers aim to establish a 'Friends of the Longboat Library' support group

While Longboat Library awaits news of plans for a new library facility on the Key, members are working to to add awareness of the library.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 23, 2025
Lena Road project named a top priority for Manatee County

Residents can contribute to the roadwork conversation at the next County Commission meeting May 6.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • June 6, 2023
A reader responds to 'These two are the best we can do?'

A reader takes issue with a recent opinion piece.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • November 27, 2020
Bird of the week: Double crested cormorant

Deep diving bird is most often spotted drying its wings on the shoreline.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • January 22, 2021
Bird of the week: Great blue heron

Wading bird spends most of its time seeking food.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 7, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance handles dream job

Alliance volunteers donate service to east Bradenton's Foundation for Dreams' landscaping.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • October 30, 2020
Bird of the week: Reddish egret

Rare species is a bellwether for the health of our coastal communities.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 5, 2020
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Jacqueline Putrino

The junior girls golfer talks her golf origin story.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 4, 2021
Devices aboard Longboat rescue vehicles clear the air

Machines combat airborne pollutants such bacteria, mold and viruses, including COVID-19.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • August 17, 2021
U.S. 41 roundabout construction causes traffic delays near Ringling Causeway

The implementation of a traffic shift at Gulfstream Avenue has led to frustration for motorists, with authorities advising drivers to avoid the area if possible.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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