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By S.T. Cardinal |
September 2, 2025

FDOT removes Gulf of Mexico Drive signs, town to talk renaming

Longboat Key officials will hold a public meeting in October to discuss a potential renaming of the town's main thoroughfare.

Longboat Key
News

By Ian Swaby |
October 29, 2025

Former Israeli hostage meets Sarasota supporter, recounts experiences

Omer Shem Tov, captured by Hamas during the Nova music festival in 2023 before he was freed this year, found a "second mother" who lives in Sarasota.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
August 20, 2025

Some Myakka residents fear TerraNova rezone will set bad development precedent

TerraNova is requesting to lower the minimum lot sizes it is selling from 5 acres to 1 acre.

East County
News

By Madison Bierl |
September 1, 2025

Superintendent shares five goals for Manatee County School District

Laurie Breslin graduated from Manatee High School in 1995, and 30 years later, she will run the district.

East County
Schools

By Madison Bierl |
July 14, 2025

Manatee needs more testing on electric school buses

Cost and the ability to serve open areas are just some of the areas that need more exploration before the School District of Manatee County purchases additional electric buses.

East County
Schools

By Andrew Warfield |
October 9, 2025

South Sarasota greenway ditched to fund other trail extensions

The Sarasota City Commission unanimously agrees to reallocate $1 million funding for design to help potentially fund Legacy Trail or Circus Trail extension projects, or both.

Sarasota
News

By Madison Bierl |
June 18, 2025

Local School of Rock musicians to perform at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame venue

The School of Rock House Band in Lakewood Ranch is going on a six-city tour with the last stop at a historic music venue.

East County
Neighbors

By Tom Knight | District 3 Sarasota County Commissioner |
July 30, 2025

With the gravy train about to crash, now is the time for county officials to start a diet

Sarasota County’s budget has grown 56% in the last four years. As revenue growth slows, spending needs to be trimmed to prepare for the future.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
July 8, 2025

Sarasota County parks department wins national recognition

Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources has earned a conservation award from the National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials.

Sarasota
News

By Dana Kampa |
August 6, 2025

Living wall comes to life on Longboat Key

A project to improve water quality at Longboat Key's Bayfront Park is only a few weeks from completion and already starting to meet its goal.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
July 9, 2025

Mira Mar restoration project wins rezoning approval

The historic Mira Mar property along South Palm Avenue will be restored with the addition of twin condominium towers in a multi-use redevelopment.

Sarasota
News

By Madison Bierl |
June 4, 2025

Manatee school board wants fast process to find new superintendent

The School Board of Manatee County aims to have a new superintendent in place by the time the 2025-26 school year begins in August.

East County
Schools

By Dana Kampa |
October 16, 2025

Kiwanians honor outgoing leader

New president Danielle Gladding presented him with an award "in appreciation for your many years of dedicated service and your outstanding leadership to our club."

Longboat Key
Neighbors

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

By Ian Swaby |
August 25, 2025

Gov. Ron DeSantis appoints Karen Rose to Sarasota School Board

Rose will fill the vacancy left by Tim Enos as he leaves to become chief of police for the school district.

Sarasota
Schools

By Andrew Warfield |
June 12, 2025

Study committee leans toward no reuse for Van Wezel

Repurposing of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall appearing less of an option as the Purple Ribbon Committee works through a preliminary draft of its report to the City Commission.