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By Ian Swaby |
December 4, 2025

Mothers Helping Mothers strengthens its toy drive effort

The Sarasota organization has taken on an additional 50 families this year, which brings its total to 350.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
April 15, 2026

Wailing punk rocker on a trampoline disturbs neighbors

A backyard neighbor takes offense to loud, profane lyrics of a man jumping on his trampoline while singing a 1990s punk band's tunes. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Jack Nelson |
January 26, 2026

East County Athlete of the Week: Gavin Moore

The senior has been a standout in net for Lakewood Ranch boys soccer.

East County
Sports

By David Conway |
September 30, 2021

Downtown Sarasota condo owners grapple with maintenance challenges

The collapse of a building in Surfside, Florida is just one factor creating a more intense interest in issues associated with managing residential towers.

Sarasota
News

By Petra Rivera |
January 8, 2025

Temple Beth Israel plans to honor its music director and soloist

At its annual gala on Jan. 26, Temple Beth Israel Music Director and Organist Ann Stephenson-Moe and Choir Soloist Kei Sulhi will be honored after almost 30 years of dedication.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
December 20, 2023

Siesta Key hoteliers bounce back from spring staff shortages

As the holidays approach, hotel owners and managers say staffing and labor are returning to normal.

Siesta Key
News

By Bret Hauff |
January 31, 2018

The Colony developer withdrew its Longboat zoning code change. Now What?

Unicorp eased the path to approval when it withdrew its application. A lot still has to happen before construction could begin.

Longboat Key
News

By Liz Ramos |
May 5, 2023

New firing range and driving pad breaks ground in Manatee County

Bradenton Police Department and Manatee Technical College's firing and driving range being built in Myakka City will serve all law enforcement agencies in Manatee County.

East County
News

By David Conway |
October 22, 2021

Committee identifies affordable housing strategies

An advisory board has presented the city with a suite of policy recommendations aimed at addressing a shortage of affordable residences in Sarasota.

Sarasota
News

By Liz Ramos |
August 5, 2021

Lakewood Ranch families make the first day of school memorable

Whether it's breakfast-in-bed or a special getaway, traditions mark the opening day of school.

East County
Schools

By Heidi Kurpiela |
May 27, 2009

Children of the Opera

New Gate School's annual children's opera fosters growth and imagination.

Sarasota
News

By Pam Eubanks |
August 17, 2016

Youth writes 'Harry Potter' novel

You might love 'Harry Potter.' But does his story inspire you enough to write your own?

East County
News

By Jen Blanco |
December 10, 2015

No time for excuses

Sarasota Christian sophomore returned to the soccer field this fall after his fourth battle with Clear-cell sarcoma — a rare form of kidney cancer.

Sarasota
Sports

By Kurt Schultheis |
February 26, 2014

Judge rejects Colony settlement

A Colony Beach & Tennis Resort settlement and Chapter 11 reorganization plan was rejected in favor of converting the entire case to Chapter 7 liquidation.