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Sarasota Memorial Hospital's Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 31, 2025
SMH participating in global atrial fibrillation device trial

Sarasota Memorial Hospital is among 100 sites testing a new device for long-term medication use for atrial fibrillation patients.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A 1970 Plymouth Superbird draws a few admirers.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 2, 2025
Lakewood Ranch car show drives donations to St. Jude's

The Knights of Columbus host the annual Car Show and Cookout at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A gopher tortoise emerges from the grasses of Heritage Ranch Preserve. More than 350 animal species rely on abandoned burrows like this one for shelter, nesting and survival.
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • August 20, 2025
These conservationists of a threatened species may just surprise you

The Heritage Ranch Gopher Tortoise Preserve offers a long-term refuge for slow movers with a big ecological role.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
On April 26, the Bird Key Yacht Club will hold a goodbye party for the 65-year-old building.
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 11, 2025
As hurricanes get stronger, so must area structures

Architects, engineers and builders agree that the construction of new structures needs to focus heavily on materials and techniques steeped in resiliency.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Director of Manatee Technical College Law Enforcement Academy retires
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 23, 2025
Director of Manatee Technical College Law Enforcement Academy retires

Jay Romine served 33 years in law enforcement and over 12 years as a director at MTC in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Schools
The Condominium by the Bay was built in 1982 on Boulevard of the Arts.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 20, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for Nov. 3-7 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A home in Siesta Bayside tops the week's sales at $4.7 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By RBB Communication for Florida Power and Light |
  • September 30, 2025
Creative team of engineers revolutionize how FPL responds to storms

For a century now, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) has been restoring power to its customers after hurricanes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Early attendees beat the heat at last weekend's St. Armands Circle Craft Festival, which featured artisans in a variety of specialties.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • October 9, 2025
Get ready for a free art fest on St. Armands Circle

St. Armands Circle is set to host a free fine art festival this October.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tom and Sherry Koski (center) were recognized for their $5 million investment in Sarasota Orchestra’s, Music Center during the concert season’s first Masterworks Dinner. Also pictured are Orchestra President and CEO Joe McKenna (left) and Music Director Giancarlo Guerrero.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2025
Sarasota Orchestra receives $5 million gift for new music venue

The gift from local philanthropic leaders Tom and Sherry Koski brings to $75 million in donations toward the planned Sarasota Orchestra Music Center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sisterhood Project USA board members include Kristen Heide, Melissa Mangiapanella, Josh Boorum and Kara Micucci.
  • By Janet Combs |
  • October 12, 2025
The Sisterhood Project USA hosts inaugural Pearls & Prosecco Gala

The event benefits the organization, which works to empower children and teens affected by domestic violence.

  • Black Tie
Sarasota Mayor Liz Alpert said she was "blown away" by executive search firm Sumter Local Government Consulting during a virtual interview with founder and president Warren Hutmacher.
  • 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
Women's suffrage still a work in progress
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • August 19, 2025
Women's suffrage still a work in progress

The path to suffrage was not universal or equal; many barriers continued to exist for the full participation of all women, an Observer reader says.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Contractors at almost the right address in wrong town set off alarm
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 8, 2025
Contractors at almost the right address in wrong town set off alarm

Officers responding to an alarm found two flooring contractors with a valid work order — for a home in Holmes Beach. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Ella Quaid and Joey Baar, both 24 years old, have been friends since they were babies.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 1, 2025
Manasota BUDS creates lifelong friendships

The group supports individuals with Down syndrome and their families.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Housing Authority President and CEO William Russell speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony for Cypress Square II and Lofts on Lemon II.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 23, 2025
Ground is broken for two affordable apartment projects

Sarasota Housing Authority flips ceremonial dirt to mark construction of Lofts on Lemon II and Cypress Square II.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia holds a press conference in Manatee County Oct. 16.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 16, 2025
Manatee 'overspent' $112.4 million to grow government, Florida CFO says

Blaise Ingoglia held a press conference Oct. 16 at Pier 22 in Bradenton to criticize the county's government.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch rising senior Caua Magno de Almeida is spending his summer days balancing football, basketball, soccer and working out.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • July 7, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Caua Magno de Almeida

The rising senior is a three-sport athlete in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota County Sheriff's Office deputies are stationed at the exit of Cars and Coffee Nov. 8.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 19, 2025
Cars & Coffee cuts the gas on revving engines

Organizers of the Sarasota event warned motorists to quiet down or be banned from all future events.

  • East County
  • News
Robin Gupta, owner of Guppy's Longboat Key, said he's most proud of the way the restaurant has brought together people over lively conversation and hot cheesesteaks in its first year of operation.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • October 16, 2025
Philly-themed bar marks one year on Longboat Key

Despite opening before the hurricanes, Guppy's is now celebrating its first anniversary of offering "Philly fun under the Florida sun."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Boorish boater orders acquaintances to the beach
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 22, 2025
Boorish boater orders acquaintances to the beach

Two women find themselves suddenly ashore on Longboat Key, miles from their cars. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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