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By Andrew Warfield |
August 7, 2025

New CEO brings airport rebirth expertise to SRQ

Paul Hoback helped remake Pittsburgh International Airport into "the best origin and destination airport we can be." Now he aims to carry on a similar legacy built by Rick Piccolo at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

Sarasota
News

By Madison Bierl |
September 1, 2025

Superintendent shares five goals for Manatee County School District

Laurie Breslin graduated from Manatee High School in 1995, and 30 years later, she will run the district.

East County
Schools

By Ian Swaby |
August 21, 2025

See how a renowned sculptor creates plaster casts of community members

Sculptor Rigoberto Torres is bringing his community lifecasting to The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art for its upcoming exhibition "Nuestro Vaivén (Our Sway)."

Sarasota
Neighbors

In Memoriam |
September 9, 2025

Sherry Lee Phinney

It is with deep reverence for the gift of her amazing life that the family of Sherry Lee Phinney announce her passing on September 2.

Sarasota
Tributes & Obituaries

By Madison Bierl |
September 27, 2025

New business owners connect with Lakewood Ranch through coffee

Sip n Brew, a new coffee trailer owned and operated by a Lakewood Ranch family, will be at various locations throughout each week.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Madison Bierl |
September 8, 2025

New school provides relief for previously overcrowded BD Gullett Elementary

After losing 400 students, the Lakewood Ranch school has a more manageable enrollment of 1,000.

East County
Schools

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 Madison Bierl |
August 17, 2025

Special Olympics athletes stand up to the challenge at Sarasota paddling event

The Stand Up Paddle event drew 155 athletes to Nathan Benderson Park.

East County
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
September 9, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Sept. 11-17

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
September 3, 2025

Music director's exit ushers in period of change at the Sarasota Music Festival

The 2026 festival will be scaled back to two weeks and curated by faculty members.

Arts + Culture

By Vinnie Portell |
July 24, 2025

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Patrick Drymon

The Sarasota High baseball player was named to an All-Tournament team at a national tournament.

Sarasota
Sports

By Madison Bierl |
September 16, 2025

LRHS instructor nominated for Yale award by former student

Samantha Biggs, now the assistant principal at Lakewood Ranch High School, received the 2025 Yale Educator Award.

East County
Schools

By Lesley Dwyer |
August 27, 2025

Braden River Middle School teacher subs as mangrove ranger

Keith Paynter is among the Suncoast Waterkeeper volunteers who help monitor local mangrove forests.

East County
Neighbors

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.