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By Carter Weinhofer |
April 1, 2025

New seagrass survey shows promise for Sarasota Bay's recovery

The results showed a 19% increase in seagrass coverage from 2022 to 2024, and preliminary observations indicate the bay was resilient enough to withstand 2024 storms.

Longboat Key
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
January 28, 2025

Concern about sea turtle disorientation increases with lack of dunes

Without the dunes acting as a natural barrier, Mote Marine Laboratory and Longboat Key Turtle Watch wonder what the impact will be this upcoming nesting season.

Longboat Key
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
September 13, 2024

Commissioners propose tax cut for Manatee County residents

If the proposal is approved at the Sept. 24 Commission meeting, the millage will be reduced by .15 mills.

East County
News

By Jack Nelson |
November 27, 2025

Not one for noise, Rams defensive/tight end speaks with his game

On a Riverview High football team full of offensive weapons, soft-spoken junior Miles Przekwas was a defensive standout.

Sarasota
Sports

By Observer Staff |
August 8, 2012

Letters to the Editor

Kudos to CVS!; Kudos for your guts; He is 'anti-American'; Thanks for your courage; Patronize advertisers

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
December 24, 2024

It's music as usual for the Perlman Music Program's winter residency

Storm damage in the area didn't hinder the program's 21st season.

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff |
October 2, 2022

FPL customers in Sarasota, Manatee counties face power outages

Florida Power & Light states it is responding to outages as conditions allow but is unable to estimate a restoration time.

Sarasota
News

By Eric Garwood |
December 28, 2022

Spoll's Longboat legacy: Making paradise a little bit better

The long-serving former commissioner and mayor died at age 89 following decades of service to the town.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
February 23, 2011

Our View

Quicker way to redevelop

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Eric Garwood |
January 3, 2022

Legacy Trail's newest addition is coming soon

The rails-to-trails pathway's progress into downtown is nearly complete, and with it the vision of a wide range of supporters.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
January 9, 2025

Scooter of the Beach reflects on over 30 years as a lifeguard

Scot Ruberg, also known as Scooter of the Beach, has become Siesta Key's most celebrated lifeguard.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
May 15, 2025

SPD'S new operations center is already solving crime in real time

Only in its infancy, the Sarasota Police Department's new technology-rich, fully integrated facility managed by an unretired former detective is already paying dividends.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
April 2, 2025

Longboat Key Turtle Watch prepares for 2025 nesting season

Volunteers started by repainting about 500 stakes that will be used to mark nests this season.

Longboat Key
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
February 14, 2025

Deadline approaches for 2024 catastrophic property tax refund

Residents can now report property damage and file applications through the Manatee County Property Appraiser's website.

East County
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
June 18, 2025

Lakewood Ranch Library upgrades, Lorraine Road prioritized for 2026

Manatee County commissioners started the budget process, but the final budget won't be approved until September.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
October 14, 2024

Sarasota City Commission District 2: Ron Kashden

Meet the candidate.

Elections

By Carter Weinhofer |
November 20, 2024

Save Our Seabirds reopens after hurricanes with future goals in mind

The avian rescue and rehabilitation facility on City Island reopened to the public on Nov. 18 after nearly two months of being closed after hurricanes Helene and Milton.