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By Michael Harris |
August 5, 2025

Longboat Key swears in new police chief

Russ Mager brings 29 years of experience to the position, with much of that time spent in Delray Beach.

Longboat Key
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
July 2, 2025

Historical sites tell Manatee County's story

Preserving history is a joint effort between government, nonprofits and residents.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
May 7, 2025

Sarasota city manager search firm resigns, process back to 'square one'

Colin Baenziger and Associates has informed the city that it will no longer be leading the search to replace Marlon Brown, who retired on October 2024.

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 Jay Heater |
July 17, 2025

City Furniture makes grand entrance into Sarasota market

The chain furniture store holds grand opening ceremonies at its new store in UTC's east district.

East County
Business

By Eric Garwood |
June 30, 2025

Longboat budget settles in with familiar tax rate

Overall town values climb more than 5%, even with damaged properties.

Longboat Key
News

By Dana Kampa |
June 12, 2025

Manasota Track Club volunteers clean up near Overlook Park

Volunteers at the Manasota Track Club community cleanup near Overlook Park spied a manatee in the water nearby Sunday morning.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
July 7, 2025

Unincorporated Manatee County residents can file police reports online

In the first two weeks of service, about 200 online reports were filed through the Manatee County Sheriff's Office website.

East County
News

By Madison Bierl |
May 14, 2025

This Ghost, a cinnamon pied ball python, shows off in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch High sophomore Camryn Duley takes her cinnamon pied ball python out in public to show that not all snakes are dangerous.

East County
Neighbors

By Madison Bierl |
June 2, 2025

Students begin high school early with Lakewood Ranch Prep Soar program

Students in the Soar program have the opportunity to earn as many as 60 college credits during their five-year high school career.

East County
Schools

By Eric Garwood |
June 4, 2025

Recent rains wash away Manatee burn ban

Wildfire risk diminishes with the onset of rainy season.

East County
News

By Vinnie Portell |
May 20, 2025

Booker senior becomes first flag football signee in Sarasota County

Jewel Kerr signed a scholarship to play flag football at Bethel College on May 14.

Sarasota
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
April 30, 2025

Busy agenda kicks off active month for Sarasota City Commission

May is promising to be hectic as a month of contentious issues begins with revisiting Hyatt redevelopment decision and another request to cover commissioner legal expenses.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
May 10, 2025

Released easement bolsters Concession's shot at a major golf tourney

The Concession Golf Course is making improvements to court the Senior PGA Championship and the PGA Championship.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
June 12, 2025

Sarasota County pauses commercial boat licensing plan

Hurricane damage to both water access Sarasota County parks and the charter fishing and sightseeing industry prompts a delay in implementing a permit program for use of public docks and launches.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
July 1, 2025

Sarasota County dedicates new Emergency Services headquarters

Sarasota County has opened the doors to its new $16 million headquarters for fire, rescue and emergency services.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
June 9, 2025

Your Weekly Taste: Kelly's Roast Beef

Get a taste of New England in the heart of Sarasota with the lobster roll that’s making waves.

Arts + Entertainment
Spotlight Partners

Man spotted operating a wheelchair while intoxicated

After drinking many too many beers, a man rolled his wheelchair into the middle of Main Street and passed out. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Vinnie Portell |
April 9, 2025

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Morgan Peggs

Peggs held the No. 20 team in the nation in check in a 4-1 Riverview win at CoolToday Park.

Sarasota
Sports

By Carter Weinhofer |
January 28, 2025

Resident reports dog on the loose, results in meeting the neighbor

A woman was worried about a big dog on the loose, and the police call ended in her meeting a new neighbor who owned the dog. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

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