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By Carter Weinhofer |
October 10, 2023

Intoxicated man wanting to drive causes dispute with responsible bystander

Police responded to a late-night dispute in which a man was trying to stop another person from driving while intoxicated. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Ryan Kohn |
October 28, 2023

ODA football downs All Saints' Academy in SSAA quarterfinals

After weeks of struggles, the Thunder found its offense in a 42-28 win.

East County
Sports

By Observer Staff |
June 18, 2025

Irate man strips down in the middle of the street

After being asked to move along, a man exposed himself in the middle of the road while shouting at everyone in the area. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Vinnie Portell |
June 25, 2025

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Hudson West

The Sarasota High quarterback has received four Division-I offers this summer.

Sarasota
Sports

By S.T. Cardinal |
November 11, 2025

Town Green Library remains on path to completion

Community leaders from St. Armands Key also shared concerns about stormwater drainage during a joint meeting of Longboat Key and Sarasota County leaders.

Longboat Key
News

By Nat Kaemmerer |
May 17, 2021

Danny's Dream fundraiser brings James Bond to town

The event raised money for the Danny Fund at the University of Florida.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By David Conway |
June 3, 2021

Selby Gardens breaks ground on campus renovations

The botanical garden celebrated the commencement of the first phase of a master plan it intends to implement over the next decade.

Sarasota
News

By Jay Heater |
December 17, 2020

Mick Jagger's girlfriend buys Lake Club estate in Lakewood Ranch

Mick Jagger's girlfriend buys Lake Club estate in Lakewood Ranch.

East County
News

By Miri Hardy |
January 12, 2021

Bird of the week: Nanday parakeet

Brightly colored birds are all either released by owners or their relatives.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Miri Hardy |
October 16, 2020

Bird of the week: White ibis

Folklore has it the bird is the last to seek shelter before a hurricane.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
October 22, 2021

Meals on Wheels of Sarasota seeks gift donations

Collections of small gifts, personal items are sought until Dec. 3.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Scott Lockwood |
October 29, 2021

Manatee County inspects Sarasota Medieval Fair site in Myakka City with decision on the festival's special permit looming

Manatee County officials tour the site of the upcoming Sarasota Medieval Fair before deciding whether to issue a special permit for the festival.

East County
News

By Brendan Lavell |
July 27, 2021

Abortion-rights activists protest attempts to add abortion restrictions in Manatee County

Manatee County Commissioner James Satcher raised the idea of tightening local abortion restrictions at a June commission meeting.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
March 31, 2023

Selby Gardens program graduates class of 10 electricians

Partnership with CareerEdge provides free training in construction trades with many students hired before completing the program.

Sarasota
News

By Spencer Fordin |
February 9, 2022

Florida Studio Theatre mourns loss of James Ashford

Coordinator of casting and hiring worked at FST for 21 years.

Arts + Culture

By Eric Garwood |
March 10, 2022

Westway Drive home sells for $11.5 million

Notable fashion designer, architect styled the home built in 2005.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
July 6, 2022

SMH opens kid-friendly waiting area at Sarasota emergency center

Sarasota Memorial Hospital has opened a new pediatric waiting room designed to help relieve the stress of young patients at its Sarasota campus emergency room.