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By Carter Weinhofer |
February 18, 2025

Men caught sleeping in Longboat park after hours

The two were found asleep in their car, claiming they were tired after fishing. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Spencer Fordin |
March 11, 2022

Sarasota Ballet preps for world premiere of 'A Comedy of Errors'

How do you perform Shakespeare without words? For the Sarasota Ballet, it's a matter of the proper setting, costuming, music and their tongue planted firmly in their cheek.

Arts + Culture

By Nick Friedman |
August 14, 2016

This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Aug. 18

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Eddie Kirsch |
August 29, 2011

Roadwork updates for week of Aug. 28

Construction work will take place this week on Interstate 75, U.S. 301, U.S. 41, state Route 758 and state Route 72.

Siesta Key
News

By Jay Heater |
September 9, 2021

9.11 Remembered: Former New York City fireman shares memories of the attack

Lakewood Ranch's Steve Lubrino, a New York City fireman who survived the collapse of the World Trade Center towers, says 9-11 stories need to be told.

East County
News

By Jen Blanco |
October 30, 2009

Down to the wire

Quarterback Ryan Fischer plunged in for a touchdown from a yard out with 12.5 seconds left in the game, propelling Braden River to a 35-28 victory over Booker in Class 3A-District 10 action Oct. 30.

East County
Sports

By Kurt Schultheis |
September 1, 2010

Firefighters demand pension analysis

The firefighter pension board chairman said he has lost faith in the pension's actuary and asks why the firefighters' pension has more than $10 million in unfunded liabilities.

Longboat Key
News

By Jay Heater |
August 7, 2019

Who's the man in Lakewood Ranch?

Lakewood Ranch's James Palmer earns a special award from Marquis Who's Who for his lifetime of work in labor relations.

East County
News

By Su Byron |
May 23, 2019

Local Brain Health Initiative conducts groundbreaking research project on health of the human brain

A cutting-edge initiative aims to transform Lakewood Ranch into a global center for brain research and change lives around the world.

LWR Life

By Alex Mahadevan |
July 6, 2016

Sand trucks send shockwaves off island

While Longboat Key town commissioners and staff cite few local complaints regarding the mid-Key truck haul, the sand caravan is rankling some residents.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
May 4, 2017

Readers sound off on Sarasota-area issues

Meals on Wheels, climate change, downtown traffic are addressed.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Anna Brugmann |
October 13, 2016

New voices join Siesta Promenade debate

More stakeholders near Stickney Point Road and U.S. 41 are sharing their concerns about Benderson Development's proposed Siesta Promenade project.

Sarasota
News

By Jay Heater |
April 2, 2025

Blue Butterfly manager provides a lifetime of hugs to children who are grieving

Danielle Wondrak, whose dad died when she was 10, said it is her calling to help grieving children.

East County
Opinion

By Marty Fugate |
April 28, 2025

Broadway director returns to Asolo Rep for 'Jesus Christ Superstar'

Asolo Repertory Theatre is gearing up for a powerful new production of "Jesus Christ Superstar," directed and choreographed by Broadway’s Josh Rhodes.