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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 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 23, 2025

Education Foundation chief steps aside after 18 years of making a difference

Over the course of Mary Glass' presidency at the Manatee Education Foundation, $12 million was given to the School District of Manatee County to fund programs and events.

East County
Schools

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 Carter Weinhofer |
May 27, 2025

Longboat Key Police Department continues to expand marine patrol unit

Now up to almost eight marine-patrol-trained officers, the department hopes to have a larger presence on the waters around Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
News

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 Jay Heater |
September 10, 2025

45 years of protection from East Manatee Fire Rescue

East Manatee Fire Rescue keeps climbing another rung with the community.

East County
News

By S.T. Cardinal |
September 15, 2025

Mayor says Longboat Key will suffer without property taxes

DeSantis has spoken on the possibility of eliminating property taxes altogether. But local leaders worry about how they would pay for police and fire without their largest revenue stream.

Longboat Key
News

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 Madison Bierl |
May 30, 2025

Manatee school district leaders thank bus drivers the last day of the school year

The bus drivers' "wave-off" has been a tradition since 2015 in the School District of Manatee County.

East County
Schools

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 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 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 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 |
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 Vinnie Portell |
August 6, 2025

East County Athlete of the Week: Emily Storm

The Lakewood Ranch High golfer has committed to play for Austin Peay.

East County
Sports

By Observer Staff |
August 6, 2025

Man arrested on charge of assault with canned goods

After being called a racially charged word, a man responded by hurling canned food at a woman, causing a minor injury. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Observer Staff |
May 21, 2025

Arts Advocates honors Andy Sandberg with Luminaire Award

The prize celebrates outstanding contributions to Sarasota arts.

Arts + Culture

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.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
July 1, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for July 3-9

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

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