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By Andrew Warfield |
February 21, 2025

Sarasota Square Mall demolition begins

Developer Torburn Partners begins tearing down Sarasota Sauare Mall for a redevelopment to include up to 1,200 apartments and 690,000 square feet of commercial space on the South Tamiami Trail site.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
July 11, 2025

Manatee County’s Emergency Medical Services recognized for excellence

EMS received a gold achievement award from the American Heart Association.

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 Adrian Moore, Leonard Gilroy |
August 14, 2025

Some federal land in Florida should be sold

Florida should follow Texas' lead by focusing on legalizing accessory dwelling units, streamlining permitting and loosening restrictive zoning regulations.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Eric Garwood |
June 30, 2025

Longboat budget settles in with familiar tax rate

Overall town values climb more than 5%, even with damaged properties.

Longboat Key
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
June 4, 2025

Starbucks still planned for Longboat Key plaza

Despite common beliefs, Longboat Key has no prohibition on franchises or chains, but the property would need a special exception from the Planning and Zoning Board to put in a restaurant.

Longboat Key
News

By Dana Kampa |
May 13, 2025

New retail, lifestyle shop to open on St. Armands Circle

Co-owner Malia Price eagerly anticipates the opening of her new store, The Sarasota Style, a lifestyle brand to feature clothes, accessories and items by local artisans.

Sarasota
Business

By Lesley Dwyer |
July 16, 2025

Manatee receives threat of litigation over increased impact fees

Freedom Housing Alliance Inc. maintains the impact fee increase violates state statute.

East County
News

By Janet Combs |
March 23, 2025

ODA welcomes supporters to campus for annual Banyan Ball

Supporters of the Out-of-Door Academy were treated to performances by students from the Circus Arts Conservatory.

Black Tie

By Vinnie Portell |
August 19, 2025

Former Major Leaguer relishes high school coaching gig

Ian Desmond brings an All-Star resume to his new job as Lakewood Ranch High School’s baseball coach. The father of five also brings some core values to the gig, like work ethic and a family-first ethos.

East County
Sports

By Eric Garwood |
August 5, 2025

Driver with two driver's licenses gets one ticket

An out-of-state motorist with a suspended Florida license learns you can't have it both ways. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Madison Bierl |
July 12, 2025

Beef 'O' Brady's hosts second supply drive for Tara Elementary teachers

Community members can participate until July 31 to help ease the burden of teachers spending their own money for supplies.

East County
Schools

In Memoriam |
April 8, 2025

Rose Marie “Rosie” Stieber

Rose Marie “Rosie” Stieber, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to all, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, at age 96.

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
August 6, 2025

An eye-catching exhibition of bird photography lands at Selby Gardens

"The High Life" captures our feathered friends in nature, museums and studios.

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff |
July 15, 2025

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 Andrew Warfield |
August 20, 2025

Task force advises Sarasota to keep Van Wezel running optimally

With no arts group stepping up to assume operating the Van Wezel, the Purple Ribbon Committee recommends making it last five to seven years should a replacement be built.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
August 7, 2025

Former Sarasota deputy goes global in providing wheelchairs to animals

When John Cox founded Ruck9, he was hoping to help a few dogs to walk again, but his mission has encompassed animals around the world, from geese to skunks.