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By Vinnie Portell |
April 16, 2025

East County Athlete of the Week: Anthony Dela Cruz

The Braden River senior placed in traditional and olympic lifts at the 2A state championships.

East County
Sports

By Vinnie Portell |
April 16, 2025

Lakewood Ranch High runners' rivalry fuels success

Derek Robinson and Jonathan Leatt push each other to faster times.

East County
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
January 30, 2025

Colson Hotel purchase ensures preservation of Black history landmark

A coalition acquired the century-old former hotel for Black residents in the Rosemary District from a developer with plans sell it for adaptive reuse.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
January 15, 2025

Day docks near final approval for Sarasota's Centennial Park

The Bay Park Conservancy must now appear before the City Commission for approval of waivers to build 18 slips on a floating dock in the canal at Centennial Park.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
January 25, 2025

City proclamation honors the life of employee Clifford Smith

Clifford Smith, who joined the city of Sarasota as historic preservation planner in 2007, died late last year.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
March 20, 2025

2025 arts summer camps in Sarasota, Manatee

Check out the arts camps available in Sarasota and Manatee counties this summer.

Summer Fun Guide

By Vinnie Portell |
February 20, 2025

Sarasota prep baseball players to watch in 2025

Don't miss these game-changing players on the diamond this spring.

Sarasota
Sports

By Observer Staff |
February 12, 2025

Boy hides in a dryer to avoid bedtime

A juvenile calls 911 from the confines of a dryer drum where he tried to avoid bedtime and a frustrated father. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Dylan Campbell |
January 23, 2025

Popularity growth of rugby has attracted strong local response

The Sarasota Rugby Club is back in 2025 with a new home in Ridge Wood Heights.

Sarasota
Sports

By Carter Weinhofer |
April 15, 2025

Exemption on the way for storm-related tree replacement

Longboat Key town commissioners discussed at length an exemption for storm-related tree replacements that would axe a two-for-one replacement requirement.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
February 23, 2025

Hyatt redevelopment nears city staff sign-off, appeal hearing pending

With partial city staff sign-off in hand, Kolter Group still faces an appeal to the City Commission over claims of adverse impact on Quay Block 1 and other irregularities.

Sarasota
News

By Jay Heater |
April 16, 2025

LWR Community Foundation makes a statement by taking care of little problem

Its plaque to honor the humanitarian of the year is once again up-to-date.

East County
Opinion

By Carter Weinhofer |
April 8, 2025

Man unable to find car calls for emergency backup

The man first presumed the car was stolen, and officers showed up to search for the missing vehicle. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Andrew Warfield |
February 25, 2025

Sarasota seeking $11.5 million in storm resiliency appropriations

Local legislative representatives sponsor bills for funds to protect parks, St. Armands and Van Wezel from future storm events.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
March 12, 2025

Hotel hijinks highlight busy weekend by the bay

Officers respond to a valet area fight, an abandoned woman and a deserted man at three bayside Sarasota hotels. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Observer Staff |
February 2, 2025

Culverhouses give $100,000 to Embracing Our Differences

The gift from Hugh and Eliza Culverhouse makes up for a gap in funding as the annual exhibit lost funding from Sarasota County.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
March 19, 2025

Men being too 'touchy' banished from a city park

An intimate encounter with inappropriate exposure results in two men being trespassed from Laurel Park. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Ian Swaby |
April 2, 2025

Daughters of the American Revolution chapter celebrates 100 years

The service organization, which is open to women who are descended from someone involved in aiding the American Revolution, hosted a celebration at Marina Jack.