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By Jeffrey Brandes, Adrian Moore, Edward Pinto |
July 9, 2025

Housing plan falls short

The affordability crisis is not a market failure. Sarasota needs to remove barriers. Other cities have done so and are seeing meaningful results.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Madison Bierl |
June 10, 2025

Manatee school board fires teacher accused of sexting student

Oliver Fell was charged with lewd conduct against a student by an authority figure and transmission of harmful material to a minor.

East County
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
August 4, 2025

Electric bicycle use regulated in unincorporated Manatee County

The ordinance prohibits kids under 16 from using Class 3 electric bikes on shared-use paths and roadways.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
March 7, 2024

Suburban affordable housing incentives net first-round approval

The city ordinance would encourage affordable housing in mixed-use developments along commercial corridors and in commercial centers.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
June 30, 2025

Go Ahead and Do It: Sarasota Jungle Gardens

Sarasota Jungle Gardens started as a wild idea back in the 1930s, when a local newspaperman turned 10 acres of untamed land into what would become one of Florida’s most beloved places!

Arts + Entertainment
Spotlight Partners

APRIL FOOL: City to require Lido Beach passes

Vehicle passes will be required to make four-hour reservations at Lido Beach.

April Fools

By Andrew Warfield |
July 16, 2025

Vacant vacation houses targeted for unauthorized use

Vacation rentals on St. Armands and Lido Keys have been recently used for three impromptu house parties and one illegal occupation; owners are advised to secure and monitor their properties.

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 Eric Garwood |
July 15, 2025

Longboat grant coordinator focuses on relationship-building, organization

Two years into her new-to-the-town role, Shaberts' job zooms in on funding that isn't tax based.

Longboat Key
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 Eric Garwood |
July 10, 2025

Lido Beach set for new round of renourishment, dune work

New Pass sand will propel project, expected to begin late in 2025.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
August 5, 2025

Kids 16 and under in Manatee County face possible curfew

Commissioners directed the county attorney to draft an ordinance to establish a curfew in unincorporated Manatee County.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
August 21, 2025

Sarasota city, county to discuss possible Ringling Boulevard land deal

Sarasota County has asked the city for possible use of a parking lot on Ringling Boulevard as a new site of its Criminal Justice Center.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
August 11, 2025

Church of the Redeemer prepares Alta Vista students with Back-to-School Bash

The event offered supplies and services before the start of school including shoes and clothing items, backpacks and vision and dental exams.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
April 22, 2025

What to know before sea turtle nesting season begins May 1

From May 1 to Oct. 31, Longboat Key residents will need to adhere to the town's sea turtle protection ordinances which include using turtle-friendly lighting and removing beach furniture at night.