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By Observer Staff |
July 22, 2025

City transportation staffer named among the nation's best

Senior Transportation Planner Corinne Arriaga is named a Young Leader to Follow by national transportation engineering organization.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
September 24, 2024

Hurricane Helene news, updates in Sarasota, Manatee

Cleanup begins across the region following Hurricane Helene's landfall Thursday night as a Category 4 storm.

Hurricane Season

By Harry Sayer |
July 14, 2022

10 fun things to do in Sarasota

Whether you're visiting or live here, there are at least this many experiences that shouldn't be ignored.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Spencer Fordin |
September 28, 2022

Photographer takes to the air, beach to get the perfect shots of Sarasota

His love affair with Sarasota started in the early days of his involvement in photography, but now John Kincaid returns as a master of aerial landscapes.

Arts + Culture

By Heidi Kurpiela |
August 12, 2009

Profiles of Summer: Paint by Nostalgia

Sarasota artist Joseph Patrick Arnegger lets his Long Island childhood mix his palette.

Arts + Culture

By Emily Walsh |
June 5, 2024

Help needed to keep annual July Fourth bayfront fireworks display popping

Suncoast Charities for Children seeks community support to continue the annual bayfront Fourth of July Fireworks display. It’s time to rocket up the fundraising.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Andrew Warfield |
September 25, 2025

New Sarasota Public Works director is the 'right person at the right time'

Former City Engineer Nikesh Patel succeeded long-time department head Doug Jeffcoat, who retired after 30 years with the city.

Sarasota
News

By Eric Garwood |
January 12, 2021

Longboat Key Cops Corner: A contested 180

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Dylan Campbell |
February 5, 2025

Setting Riverview High on the right path

New Riverview football Head Coach Mark Cristiani looks to lead the Rams with respect.

Sarasota
Sports

By Observer Staff |
May 4, 2011

Cops Corner

A man was pulled over after police noticed he tried to alter his expired tag with a magic marker. He was issued a court summons for multiple violations.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Ryan Kohn |
January 1, 2020

For this East County 10, it's showtime

Ten local high school athletes have served notice they will have a big year.

East County
Sports

By Ryan Kohn |
January 2, 2020

The top-10 Sarasota athletes to watch in 2020

These local competitors are rising stars.

Sarasota
Sports

By Molly Schechter |
September 24, 2014

Fitness classes are only the beginning of Ed Center choices

There's a Longboat Key phenomenon that happens annually right after the tourist traffic finally fades because kids are going back to school and right before the car carriers start to unload their seasonal shipments. It is the arrival of the humble-in-appearance but ever so rich-in-content catalog from the Longboat Key Education Center.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Ryan Kohn |
March 6, 2024

Orioles spring training once again a treat for fans

This is Sarasota baseball fans' chance to see a World Series contender in action.

Sarasota
Sports

By Jay Heater |
July 21, 2023

Gifted student eligibility requires a complete package

IQ, motivation, leadership and more figured into the equation before moving a student into the gifted program.

East County
Schools

By Ryan Kohn |
October 16, 2023

Braden River High volleyball has its eyes on third-straight district title

The Pirates overcame the loss of a senior leader to finish the regular season 18-6.

East County
Sports

By Observer Staff |
August 25, 2010

OUR VIEW: Blurred vision

Resist. Resist. Resist. Resist the devilish temptation to do what Longboat Key has always done - overwrite and over-legislate, pick at every detail to the detriment of individual freedom and market forces.