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By Lori Sax |
January 20, 2025

Inspiring Hope Dinner creates a spark for Sunshine from Darkness

The annual fundraiser featured Chester Gregory as its keynote speaker.

Black Tie

By Carter Weinhofer |
January 29, 2025

Longboat Key has new April deadline for library fundraising

The town now has until the end of April to raise the $3.5 million needed for an enhanced version of a Sarasota County library.

Longboat Key
News

By Letter to the Editor |
February 24, 2025

Vote Yes on replacing the subaqueous pipeline

The current pipeline running from Longboat Key to Bradenton is more than 50 years old.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
January 7, 2025

Cold weather shelter to open Tuesday night as temperatures plummet

A shelter will be open 5 p.m. Jan. 7 until 6 a.m. Jan. 8 at the Salvation Army on 10th Street in Sarasota.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
January 27, 2025

Re-wilding of Celery Fields project gets underway

A groundbreaking ceremony marks the beginning of Phase 1 of bringing nature back to the Quad Parcels of the county's Celery Fields site.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
October 6, 2024

Sarasota City Commission District 3: Erik Arroyo

Meet the candidate

Elections

By Ian Swaby |
January 21, 2025

Sarasota Power and Sail Squadron holds annual change of watch

The organization, which is dedicated to boating safety, welcomed its new officers including Commander Barbara Warshaw.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Beth Luberecki |
March 17, 2025

Nonprofit land conservation group spreads word of name change

Big Waters Land Trust underwent a rebranding to better align its mission with its identity.

Sarasota
News

By Vinnie Portell |
April 9, 2025

A golf fan's guide to watching the LECOM Suncoast Classic

Lakewood National offers some challenging shots to Korn Ferry players.

East County
Sports

By Madison Bierl |
April 9, 2025

Three East County schools headed to Vex Robotics World Championship

Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School, Virgil Mills Elementary School, Carlos E. Haile Middle School and Dr. Mona Jain Middle School are going to compete in Dallas, Texas.

East County
Schools

By Dylan Campbell |
January 28, 2025

Sarasota area legend left his mark on the field

Longtime Riverview High baseball coach and athletic director Larry Altier leaves behind a legacy that will live on long beyond his passing.

Sarasota
Sports

By Ian Swaby |
February 22, 2025

Harvest House bids goodbye to longtime executive at annual luncheon

Dan Minor prepared to take the reins from his sister Erin Minor, longtime CEO and executive director of the nonprofit, during the 2025 Home Again Luncheon.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
April 6, 2025

Runners raise funds for sea turtle conservation

The annual Run for the Turtles by Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium supports its Sea Turtle Conservation & Research Program.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
February 14, 2025

Planning Board reluctantly rules in favor of Obsidian tower plan

Despite their stated dislike of the 342-foot condo tower, by a 4-1 vote the Sarasota Planning Board found no legal basis to deny the project moving forward.