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By Observer Staff |
March 5, 2025

Neighborhood watchman rams pickup truck with golf cart

A resident accuses a repairman of speeding through his neighborhood and, to make a point, strikes his vehicle with a golf cart. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Carter Weinhofer |
October 31, 2023

Country Club Shores asbestos pipe replacement begins

The multiphase project on Longboat Key will start with Country Club Shores IV and V and will wrap up by early 2025 before proceeding to the final two phases.

Longboat Key
News

By S.T. Cardinal |
October 19, 2025

Streetlights to illuminate Longboat's main road

An update on the Buccaneer Restaurant, the town's stance on chain businesses and updates on light fixture installations were topics of an informal town meeting.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
February 28, 2026

Federal shutdown forces pause in park recovery projects

Sarasota city staff suspends work to restore hurricane-damaged waterfront parks in order to remain eligible for federal reimbursement in the wake of the partial shutdown.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
October 1, 2024

Longboat commissioner got stuck on boat during Hurricane Helene

The day Hurricane Helene passed by Longboat Key, District 1 Commissioner Gary Coffin ended up spending the night on his boat to prevent it from slipping away.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Marty Fugate |
November 3, 2023

Perfect plans to experience all Sarasota has to offer

Don’t leave town without filling your senses with these lesser-known Sarasota wonders.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Rod Thomson |
November 11, 2010

My View

Shocking reaction, indeed shocking

Sarasota
Opinion

By Mallory Gnaegy |
April 4, 2012

Jerry Springer wants to be an average Joe

Jerry Springer died April 27, 2023, at age 79. He spoke to the Observer in 2012 about his time living in Sarasota and filming the 21st season of "The Jerry Springer Show."

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Whitney Elfstrom |
November 14, 2019

Sarasota Schools celebrate Teacher of the Year finalists

School district staff joined Education Foundation representatives in surprising the three finalists at their schools.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
April 30, 2015

OUR VIEW | We recommend …

Not much separates the four candidates running for City Commission. None of them would make a bad choice. They are all pragmatic and smart. But we give an edge to two.