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By Observer Staff |
April 28, 2026

Memorial Day Parade set for May 25

Sarasota's annual Memorial Day Parade will will be held May 25, concluding with a ceremony at J.D. Hamel Park.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Adam Hughes |
May 14, 2026

Top residential real estate sales for April 27-May 1 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A home on Casey Key Road tops the week's sales at $5.45 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Lesley Dwyer |
May 5, 2026

Former Manatee County commissioner continues to allege defamation

Kevin Van Ostenbridge's lawsuit against Betsy Benac was dismissed, but he has requested a rehearing.

East County
News

By Ian Swaby |
May 7, 2026

Program helps elementary students explore who they want to be when they grow up

The Students With Amazing Goals (SWAG) program at Alta Vista Elementary serves fourth and fifth graders, and soon middle school students, in goals that include career aspirations.

Sarasota
Schools

By Gayle Williams |
April 18, 2026

Sarasota Orchestra ends its season on a high note with Masterworks 7

Conducted by Music Director Giancarlo Guerrero, the Bernstein-Mahler program demonstrates the orchestra's growing artistry.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Jack Nelson |
April 16, 2026

Led by sophomores, Cardinal Mooney girls lacrosse hunts history

The Cougars boast their most single-season wins ever as the postseason begins.

Sarasota
Sports

By Observer Staff |
April 29, 2026

Road rage spills over into convenience store parking lot

More than insults fly during a road rage incident where a woman throws a water bottle at another woman's car. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Madison Bierl |
April 26, 2026

Five Lakewood Ranch-area students earn National Merit Finalist status

Four students from the Out-of-Door Academy and one from Braden River High School have the opportunity to earn exclusive scholarships.

East County
Schools

By Eric Garwood |
May 6, 2026

County Commission reverses stance on paying school-tax fee

Sarasota leaders vote 3-2 to open the door to reassuming the responsibility for paying Tax Collector commission.

Sarasota
News

By S.T. Cardinal |
April 22, 2026

Coquina Beach parking egress reintroduced as idea to fix congestion

While Longboat leaders propose changes to the number of exits at the 857-space lot, county leaders aren’t sold on the idea.

Longboat Key
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
April 19, 2026

Manatee commission candidates face off in Lakewood Ranch

District 6 candidates spoke their minds about roundabouts, campaign contributions and more.

East County
News

By Jack Nelson |
April 30, 2026

Winning season comes to an early end for Sarasota High baseball

Bats go quiet as the Sailors exit in the first round of regional tournament.

Sarasota
Sports

By Observer Staff |
April 15, 2026

Wailing punk rocker on a trampoline disturbs neighbors

A backyard neighbor takes offense to loud, profane lyrics of a man jumping on his trampoline while singing a 1990s punk band's tunes. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Dana Kampa |
April 13, 2026

Sarasota chamber group closes out season at St. Armands church

Musicians with the Sarasota Bay Chamber Orchestra serenaded residents of St. Armands Key with a special selection of string-based classics.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By S.T. Cardinal |
April 29, 2026

Erosion on Gulfside Road prevalent even before seawalls

Seawalls, the solution to constant erosion on a portion of Longboat Key, exacerbate the problem the town hopes to solve with a groin field, but are not the sole cause.