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By Observer Staff |
November 18, 2024

Storm debris drop-off sites in Sarasota County to close Nov. 23

Sarasota County’s two public drop-off sites for residential vegetative storm debris will close permanently at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, the county announced Monday.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
March 28, 2025

Manatee County revisits construction dust control issue

It's been a year since commissioners first addressed the issue, but residents say not much has changed.

East County
News

By Madison Bierl |
August 5, 2025

Stillpoint Mission distributes 810 backpacks for students in need

Each backpack includes school supplies and a $35 gift card to use at Bealls.

East County
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
August 20, 2025

Sheriff says no foul play in North Carolina teen's death

Camera footage shows Giovanni Pelletier alone, running down the embankment toward the pond where his body was found.

East County
News

By Eric Garwood |
June 4, 2025

New fares for Sarasota's Breeze OnDemand begin July 1

The proposal to make rides free for 80-and-older passengers could reappear in 2026.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
April 18, 2025

Two Sarasota apartment projects clear preliminary hurdle

A multifamily development at the Temple Beth site is one of two apartment projects that have received partial sign-off from the city's Development Review Committee.

Sarasota
News

By Madison Bierl |
September 6, 2025

LWR Conversational Spanish breaks down language barriers

LWR Conversational Spanish is led by Lakewood Ranch's Montse Florensa, who has Spanish roots in Cuba, Puerto Rico and Spain.

East County
Neighbors

By Florida Lakes Vein Center |
August 28, 2025

Get a Leg Up on Your Vein Health

Spotlight on Chronic Venous Insufficiency and What You Can Do About It.

Health

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for July 17-23

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

Arts + Culture

By Vinnie Portell |
July 29, 2025

10 high school football players to watch in east Manatee County

ODA senior running back Allen Clark tops the "players to watch" list.

East County
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
August 20, 2025

Sarasota city manager search firms make their pitch

With executive search firms narrowed to three, Sarasota has received their proposals to supply candidates for city manager. A special commission meeting is proposed to discuss.

Sarasota
News

By Michael Harris |
April 1, 2025

APRIL FOOL: Longboat Key drivers will now pay toll to get on the island

Commissioners hope to curtail heavy traffic which has plagued Gulf of Mexico Drive for years.

April Fools

By S.T. Cardinal |
August 27, 2025

Neighboring police collaboration increases public safety on Gulf Coast

Longboat Key and Sarasota police departments and law enforcement agencies sign memorandums of understanding that allow the organizations to work together to fight crime, respond to emergencies and search for missing persons.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
June 23, 2025

Savor Sarasota restaurants extend fixed-price menus

Locations extend fixed-price menus beyond original 20 days of the 2025 edition of Savor Sarasota.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Observer Staff |
August 8, 2025

SMH maintains top federal government ranking

Sarasota Memorial Hospital has earned a five-star ranking for Medicare and Medicaid services in each of the past 10 years.

Sarasota
News

By Danee Barnett Weight Loss & Wellness |
June 26, 2025

Losing Weight, Gaining Life

After years of struggle, Alexis and Jerry found success and even survival through a program that focuses on food, habits, and healing from within.

Health

Below the surface: The truth about manatee safety

Factors including cold stress, boat collisions, fishing gear entanglement and habitat loss contribute to the increase in manatee deaths in Florida.

East County
News

By Dana Kampa |
August 20, 2025

Summer snapshot on St. Armands Circle

St. Armands Circle falls into an easy-going summertime pace in August, when visitors and residents take their time exploring the restaurants and shops in the area.