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By Emma Burke |
June 21, 2025

Find your own Kokomo with these tropical treats and island-inspired sips

Get ready to go coconuts for National Coconut Day at these Sarasota-area eateries.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Andrew Warfield |
August 28, 2025

Three city manager search firms remain under consideration

Unable to narrow the field of three city manager search firms, the Sarasota City Commission instructs staff to schedule virtual interviews in September.

Sarasota
News

In Memoriam |
August 19, 2025

Joseph Evans Lembo

Joseph Evans Lembo, 61, passed away on August 7, 2025, following a brief illness.

East County
Tributes & Obituaries

By Observer Staff |
July 31, 2025

Longboat Key gets a new police chief on Aug. 4

Public is invited to morning swearing-in ceremony of Russ Mager.

Longboat Key
News

By Vinnie Portell |
July 18, 2025

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Colton Dempsey

Dempsey, now at Sarasota High, rushed for 1,000 yards at Lakewood Ranch in 2024.

Sarasota
Sports

By Jim DeLa |
February 14, 2025

Spicy showdown at Suncoast Builders Association Chili Cook-off

The annual event in Lakewood Ranch is increasing in popularity with more entries.

East County
Neighbors

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 Carter Weinhofer |
May 20, 2025

Turtle Watch group shares insights into early season obstacles

Sea turtles face natural obstacles like a changing beach topography and artificial lights, but the organization said, recently, humans have disturbed nesting stakes.

Longboat Key
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
August 5, 2025

Manatee property values decelerate, but tentative millage stays steady

Countywide property values were anticipated to grow by 10% but only grew by 7.09%.

East County
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
June 11, 2025

Commission finds consensus on canal maintenance tax method

Although it's still not finalized, the method would combine ad valorem and non-ad valorem assessments to fund Longboat Key's canal dredging program.

Longboat Key
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
June 3, 2025

Man claims found powdery white substance is not his

When police returned the found belongings, the man claimed the bag of white powder found with the wallet was not his. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Andrew Warfield |
May 17, 2024

Controversial condo tower receives partial DRC sign-off

The luxurious Obsidian still faces administrative decisions on street-level adjustments while the Lofts on Lemon II public housing project faces scrutiny.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
August 9, 2025

Pastor leads trauma-informed community development workshop

A workshop hosted by SRQ Strong is part of a project to build community resources from within the community.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Jay Heater |
June 19, 2025

The flag is up! Waterside Place hosts July 4 Spectacular

Star-Spangled Spectacular is Lakewood Ranch's initial foray into July 4 entertainment.

East County
Opinion

By Dana Kampa |
July 20, 2025

Longboat Island Chapel takes in The Paradise Center

After the community center found itself seeking new headquarters, the north-end church stepped in to offer space for its programs.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
April 26, 2025

Longboat Key Turtle Watch discovers island's first nest of 2025

The loggerhead sea turtle nest was found by volunteer beach patrollers the morning of April 26.

Longboat Key
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
November 27, 2024

Longboat Key hosts annual Toys for Tots campaign through Dec. 9

Through Dec. 9, residents can drop off donations at three locations around the town.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Vinnie Portell |
February 27, 2025

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Marayah Stuart

Booker guard scored 31 points with 13 steals across two regional playoff wins.

Sarasota
Sports

By Michael Harris |
April 2, 2025

It's annual, it's fun, and we gotcha with the Observer's April Fool's editions

SRQ's Rick Piccolo had to dispel a "rumor" that SpaceX is building a spaceport at the airport.

April Fools

By Observer Staff |
June 25, 2025

Barred bar patron finds relief in the street

Kicked out of a Main Street bar, a man is arrested for public urination in the street. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

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