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Results for: Simpleswap Promo Code : (ARCH30) Exclusive 10% Off On Trading Fees

  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2015
County is uber excited about new program

Sarasota County has told its transportation services program to scat as it becomes the first municipality to partner with a trendy transportation service.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 6, 2015
Sidelines: East County 5.7.2015

Local players chosen for all-star game; Suncoast Tennis League wraps up season; Pirates announce summer workouts; LWRCC accepting applicants for summer golf camp

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 7, 2013
County sets millage rate, presents revised budget

Manatee County commissioners set an unchanged millage rate and agreed to give money to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office to increase staff there.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Observer readers weigh in on current issues and events.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By David Conway |
  • October 25, 2013
City Commission mulls Sunshine Law suit

A special meeting of the City Commission was called today to consider a suit brought against two commissioners accused of violating Florida's sunshine law.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 29, 2023
Manatee County's John H. Marble Park closes for improvements

The Manatee County park closed on May 22 and won't reopen until fall 2024.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 3, 2024
Sarasota man sentenced to 15 years for defrauding seniors

A federal judge in Tampa sentenced a 67-year-old insurance agent for a scheme that stole millions from elderly clients.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 27, 2025
Why $30 million listings have come to our area, and why they're here to stay

The high-end waterfront market in the area is getting pricier and pricier, with multiple homes listed for $10 million and up. A few top $20 million — and even a few more are hitting $30 million.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 17, 2010
Rothenberg treasures his service

The current District 1 commissioner and mayor is running for his seat again because he still has things he wants to accomplish for Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 23, 2014
Our view

The 'unseen' of incentives

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • June 25, 2025
The show will go on

Marina Jack, operated by Suntex Marinas, and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens step up as this year’s sponsors of the city of Sarasota’s Fourth of July fireworks display.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 17, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, April 18

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2009
Letters to the Editor

To send in your letters, please e-mail them to [email protected], or mail them to The Sarasota Observer, 1517 State Street, Sarasota, 34236. The Sarasota Observer gives priority to letters of local interest and about local issues. The Observer will print all letters to the editor if it feels they are of general interest, but only if the letter is signed and the author's street address and phone number are given. The editor reserves the right to condense letters.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 3, 2019
Sarasota Film Festival 2019 takes a local lens

Four local filmmakers share the work that went into their Sarasota Film Festival pieces.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer staff |
  • December 9, 2022
Sarasota County libraries closed Friday

Facilities will reopen countywide on Saturday following a staff development day.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 13, 2009
Save Our Seabirds to hold Bird Day celebration

The bird-rescue facility opened in November 2008 on Ken Thompson Parkway.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 8, 2009
Lady Pirates serve up victory

The Braden River High volleyball team defeated Manatee High 3-1 Oct. 6.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 23, 2009
Santa makes a stop at the Promenade

Santa Claus could have used Rudolph's help.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 29, 2009
SCAT to unveil new hybrid buses

The new buses cost $200,000 more than standard diesel buses but will save $21,000 in fuel costs each year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 14, 2010
OBSERVER TEAM SPOTLIGHT: Kaylee Misiti

Each week, The East County Observer will introduce one player from the Miss Manatee Softball 12U Observer team.

  • East County
  • Sports
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