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By Matt Walsh |
May 8, 2025

There’s no need for search

The idea of enduring the City Commission's search for a city manager could make you cringe. So why do it when the best and right candidate is already here?

Sarasota
Opinion

By Andrew Warfield |
June 9, 2025

Developer plans condo complex across from Selby Gardens

A development called 777 South Palm Avenue Condos is employing both the city's attainable housing density bonus and transfer of development rights for a 66-unit building along Mound Street across from Selby Gardens.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
December 28, 2024

Bay Plaza owners granted status to appeal Obsidian condo tower

The Planning Board's decision to grant aggrieved party status to Bay Plaza Owners Assocation means it may proceed with an appeal of the administrative approval of the Obsidian condo tower.

Sarasota
News

By Madison Bierl |
June 2, 2025

Students begin high school early with Lakewood Ranch Prep Soar program

Students in the Soar program have the opportunity to earn as many as 60 college credits during their five-year high school career.

East County
Schools

By Carter Weinhofer |
April 22, 2025

Resident yells at neighbor about vehicle blocking mailbox

The dispute ensued after the complainant blocked the neighbor's mailbox while unloading her car. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Andrew Warfield |
May 24, 2025

North Tamiami multifamily project wins alley vacation

A developer worked with concerned residents on concessions to win support for plans to build 282-unit Saravela.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
May 18, 2025

Bird Key Yacht Club plan wins Planning Board endorsement

Bird Key Yacht Club plans to replace its existing clubhouse with a FEMA-compliant structure and make other improvements.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
May 14, 2025

Manatee County collects data it hopes will raise impact fees

Commissioners hope reports can prove the county is experiencing economic extraordinary circumstances.

East County
News

By Dana Kampa |
January 20, 2025

Observer Challenge coordinator credited for invaluable 25 years

Tennis Center Manager Kay Thayer has coordinated the annual Observer Challenge tennis tournament annually since it began 25 years ago, and she recently received her flowers.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
June 17, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 19-25

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Dana Kampa |
May 26, 2025

Bird Key honors fallen heroes Memorial Day weekend

Bagpipe instrumentalist Gemma Briggs offers special tribute with patriotic songs, remembering her family members who served.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Madison Bierl |
March 25, 2025

Braden River High junior wins Black History Month essay contest

Aaron Gordon, who loves music, picked Ray Charles as his subject for the essay.

East County
Schools

By Vinnie Portell |
April 23, 2025

The best Sarasota prep sports stories of the spring

The Sarasota area had an abundance of stories worth celebrating this spring.

Sarasota
Sports

By Lesley Dwyer |
February 14, 2025

Deadline approaches for 2024 catastrophic property tax refund

Residents can now report property damage and file applications through the Manatee County Property Appraiser's website.

East County
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
May 15, 2025

Benny Sato Ambush steps down as artistic director of Venice Theatre

Ambush helped the community theater rebound from COVID and Hurricane Ian.

Arts + Culture

By Madison Bierl |
May 4, 2025

Main Street comes alive for Music on Main

Music on Main consisted of live musical entertainment, inflatable games for kids and food and business vendors.

East County
Neighbors

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
October 4, 2023

At 50, FST is the beating heart of Sarasota theater

Richard and Rebecca Hopkins have shaped Florida Studio Theatre from a scrappy upstart into a cultural powerhouse.

Arts + Culture

By Dana Kampa |
May 28, 2025

Meet Temple Beth Israel's new senior rabbi

Rabbi Jessica Spitalnic Mates looks forward to promoting educational programming at the temple, guided by her knowledge of art and history related to the Holocaust.