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By Observer Staff |
June 5, 2024

Police respond twice to a skirmish over a bicycle

Officers encounter an embattled couple two times in one night in a dispute over ownership of a bike. This and other tales from the files of the SPD in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Petra Rivera |
August 8, 2023

Education coordinator leads her first redesigned summer camps at Mote

The summer camps at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium engage children in themed fun and education.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
July 15, 2024

Lakewood Ranch's preserved lands face many threats

The stewardship districts battles invasive species like the Brazilian pepper tree on a regular basis.

East County
News

By Ian Swaby |
July 18, 2024

Agricultural scene emerges in Sarasota’s school district

New programs are being implemented, while the district prepares to open The Farm, a revamped facility at McIntosh Middle School for raising livestock and other activities.

Sarasota
Schools

By Ian Swaby |
July 2, 2024

11 nonprofits come together under one roof for new collaboration

The Resilience Incubator at SunCoast Blood Centers in Sarasota brings together several major environmental organizations.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
June 26, 2024

Blue Butterfly program supports families through grief

The program is part of Tidewell Hospice and Empath Health and is free for families in need.

East County
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
July 2, 2024

City to cover $25,000 in legal fees for city commissioner

Because Kyle Battie was ruled to be acting as an elected official when he allegedly defamed a Sarasota resident, the city must pay his legal costs.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
December 14, 2024

USF Sarasota-Manatee honors regional chancellor as she prepares to retire

The campus attributes accomplishments to Karen Holbrook including the opening of the Student Center and Atala Residence Hall.

Sarasota
Schools

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
December 17, 2024

A downtown gallerist finds a home in Fruitville Road furniture store

Upscale home furnishings retailer Clive Daniel gives Angela Ligon a place to sell art.

Arts + Culture

By Ian Swaby |
February 15, 2025

Climate Adaptation Center honors resilience efforts in the community

The ceremony honored four individuals and their contributions to local resilience initiatives.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
April 28, 2025

Florence & the Spice Boys opens at UTC

This is the second location for the Middle Eastern-inspired restaurant that started as a food truck.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Lesley Dwyer |
May 19, 2025

Twisted Pit BBQ opens on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

The Twisted Pit is Zach Zeller and Chef Evan Percoco's third establishment to open on Main Street.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Jay Heater |
May 20, 2025

Florida West Coast Avian Society takes flight at Music on Main

Those who attend can learn about the responsibilities of having a pet bird.

East County
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
April 15, 2025

Exemption on the way for storm-related tree replacement

Longboat Key town commissioners discussed at length an exemption for storm-related tree replacements that would axe a two-for-one replacement requirement.

Longboat Key
News

By Adrian Moore, Zachary Christensen |
April 16, 2025

Let kids be independent

Florida lawmakers are on the verge of giving parents more leeway in deciding how much independence to give to their children and not be charged with neglect.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Andrew Warfield |
April 1, 2025

Sarasota Planning Board rejects alley vacation for multifamily development

The two-tower Saravela application moves on to the City Commission without an endorsement from the Planning Board, which cited a lack of a site plan in its recommendation to deny the vacation of Fourth Way.