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By Observer Staff |
April 9, 2025

Family discovers a surprise tenant in condo

A couple entering a family-owned rental finds a man living there, later learning their agent signed the lease for them. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Andrew Warfield |
November 2, 2023

A progress report on the keys’ most notable traffic projects

Keep your eyes on the road with these roadway projects.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
November 8, 2023

Officer on patrol finds a man on the ground with his wheelchair on fire

Investigators determine the cause of a victim's wheelchair fire. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Eliza Terziev, Adrian Moore |
June 11, 2025

Investors are not hurting the housing market

The lack of supply is the biggest culprit in housing climbing to unaffordable levels in the area.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Carter Weinhofer |
November 15, 2023

Canal maintenance update leaves town commissioners confused

Longboat Key is in need of a canal management program, but the system to pay for it is complicated.

Longboat Key
News

By Ryan Kohn |
November 28, 2023

High school ice hockey in Florida still on ice

However, the Manatee Admirals team gives students the chance to experience similar opportunities.

East County
Sports

By Eric Snider |
January 29, 2024

Sarasota architecture inspires graphic designer to preserve its legacy

Lido Shores resident Janet Minker is a tireless advocate for preserving Sarasota’s historical buildings — and, by association, the city’s character and charm.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Liz Ramos |
May 6, 2024

USF, Manatee schools partner to address teacher shortage

Eight University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee students will start their careers with the School District of Manatee County.

East County
Schools

By Lesley Dwyer |
June 18, 2024

New bill could pose problems for East County homeowners associations

Florida House Bill 1203 goes into effect on July 1 and limits what HOAs can prohibit, such as work trucks in driveways.

East County
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
October 22, 2024

Manatee County denies release of University Park conservation easements

Benderson Development requests the release of 14 easements that add up to about 54 acres.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
October 22, 2024

Sarasota Players returning home to downtown Sarasota

The century-old performing arts organization's lease for Payne Park Auditorium has been approved by the City Commission, including plans to build a new facility nearby.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
October 8, 2025

Car window smashed over a $30 dispute

A man tells police his car's rear window was shattered by his girlfriend because he wouldn't give her $30. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Madison Bierl |
October 14, 2025

M/I Homes donates $141,000 toward cancer research

The sale of the M/I Homes dwelling in Lakewood Ranch is going to Pelotonia, a nonprofit that supports cancer research.

East County
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
November 11, 2025

Nik Wallenda teams up with LECOM for holiday circus

The medical college bought three-year naming rights to the new Wonderland tent.

Arts + Culture

By Ian Swaby |
November 17, 2025

Siesta Key's 'sand manager' has made a career out of sand

Andy Daily grew up on the sands of Siesta Key beach, and now his life involves serving the Siesta Key Crystal Classic Sand Sculpting Festival.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

By S.T. Cardinal |
September 18, 2025

Longboat police chief stresses community visibility

Visibility, transparency and collaboration have been priorities for the department as Chief Russ Mager gets accustomed to leading the Longboat Key Police Department.