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By Andrew Warfield |
April 1, 2025

Sarasota Planning Board rejects alley vacation for multifamily development

The two-tower Saravela application moves on to the City Commission without an endorsement from the Planning Board, which cited a lack of a site plan in its recommendation to deny the vacation of Fourth Way.

Sarasota
News

By Vinnie Portell |
June 25, 2025

Lakewood Ranch baseball player tries a different path to college ball

Mark Prisco Jr. will attend Omnia Sports Academy in Palmetto.

East County
Sports

By Vinnie Portell |
August 14, 2025

Kickoff Classic games will reveal where area teams stand

Questions abound heading into this high school football season.

Sarasota
Sports

By Madison Bierl |
August 18, 2025

New high school will be built in Lakewood Ranch

High School AAA is estimated to cost $200 million with the goal of opening in August 2027.

East County
Schools

By Andrew Warfield |
September 4, 2025

Agencies join forces to promote Sarasota County's vibrant lifestyle

Representatives of Visit Sarasota County, Economic Development Corporation and Arts Alliance educate commissioners on how they collaborate resources.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
July 29, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for July 31-Aug. 6

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Jay Heater |
August 6, 2025

Joyous occasion for Manatee County, but more drama on the way

The opening of 44th Avenue extension deserves celebration, but commissioners and SMR are headed for confrontation.

East County
Opinion

By Ian Swaby |
July 27, 2025

The Bazaar celebrates Christmas in July and Jimmy Buffett's birthday

Christmas in the Caribbean celebrated the birthday of the musician, who was born on Christmas, as well as Christmas in July.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Madison Bierl |
September 4, 2025

Can't beat the new music teachers at Carlos E. Haile Middle

Orchestra director Nohemi Perez and band director DJ Harpole have rebuilt the program and their students' passion for music.

East County
Schools

By Jay Heater |
July 1, 2025

This sneaker drive fits the Lake Club Women's Giving Circle

The fundraising group has a goal of donating 400 pairs of sneakers to foster kids through The Twig.

East County
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
August 29, 2025

Church hits the high note to wrap up its midsummer series

Part of St. Armands Key Lutheran Church's Midsummer Music Festival, the event focused on lesser-known pieces.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
August 6, 2025

Southside Elementary teachers prepare for the start of school

Creating bulletin board displays, providing bright spaces and assembling "Star Wars" memorabilia are a few of the ways teachers are preparing their classrooms.

Sarasota
Schools

By Observer Staff |
May 25, 2025

Virtual tours now offered at UF/IFAS Extension

Self-guided tours now offered by UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County on a range of educational topics from landscaping to sustainability both in person and online.

Sarasota
News

By Michael Harris |
July 29, 2025

Former Longboat Key mayor and community statesman dies

Jeremy Whatmough was involved with Town Commission, Kiwanis and Longboat Key Garden Club.

Longboat Key
News

By Ian Swaby |
September 3, 2025

Sarasota County hosts poultry workshop at The Farm

The McIntosh Middle School facility hosted a workshop to teach kids poultry husbandry and prepare them for the Sarasota County Fair in March.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
September 11, 2025

New search firm named for Sarasota city manager pursuit

"Hungry and scrappy" Sumter Local Government Consulting will lead the search to fill the 11-month vacant position.

Sarasota
News

By Dana Kampa |
August 15, 2025

Beloved tortoise pair at The St. Regis celebrates one year

The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort rang in the first anniversary of Rose and Jack, the pair of Aldabra tortoises, moving to the resort on Longboat Key.