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By Observer Staff |
July 19, 2024

Police respond to Thursday night bomb threat at Selby Library

No explosives were found in the backpack of a 57-year-old Sarasota man.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
February 4, 2025

Longboat Key Community Open House returns March 8

The annual event spotlights local businesses, organizations and town departments at the Town Center Green.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
April 4, 2025

Stormwater fees are back on the table in Manatee County

After a brutal 2024 hurricane season, commissioners are looking to residents to help fund stormwater solutions.

East County
News

By Dylan Campbell |
February 5, 2025

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Paisley Binswanger

The junior guard led Sarasota High in scoring this season.

Sarasota
Sports

By Ian Swaby |
March 26, 2025

Humanitarian recounts late 2024 trip to Ukraine, at Selby Library

Tania Vitvitsky shared her observations in the Ivano-Frankivsk, Kyiv and Lviv regions in August and September 2024.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
February 5, 2025

St. Paul Lutheran Church rededicates Victor Lundy education building

Created in 1962, the building saw a renovation costing about $756,000.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Youthful Aging Home Care |
February 27, 2025

Discover early signs your loved one may need home health care

If you’re noticing any of these changes in someone you love, Youthful Aging wants to help.

Health

City begins traffic calming plan update process

Sarasota city staff has is in the initial stage of developing an updated plan to slow down vehicle traffic on city streets.

Sarasota
News

By Dylan Campbell |
January 28, 2025

Sarasota teams get ready to tip-off in district tournaments

How will Sarasota's teams fare in the boys and girls district tournaments next week?

Sarasota
Sports

By Vinnie Portell |
March 13, 2025

Cardinal Mooney softball ready to return to championship ways

The Cougars have built back from a six-year absence with help from two former players.

Sarasota
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
February 10, 2025

Parking plan proposed for future SRQ airport growth

The Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority hears near-term parking expansion could cost more than $220 million, even more for long-term growth.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
March 31, 2025

Manatee County commissioners consider booting planning commissioners

Commissioner Jason Bearden says planning commission seats are used as a recruitment tool toward commission seats.

East County
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
April 8, 2025

Teens on electric bikes 'taunt' Lakewood Ranch residents

Residents in neighborhoods along White Eagle Boulevard are fed up.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
October 19, 2024

Milton damage forces county to vacate administration center

Assessments are underway to determine future use of Sarasota County's headquarters as construction of its new building continues.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
December 16, 2024

Sarasota Chamber promotes two staff members

Kevin Golumbeck and Hayley Nau have assumed new leadership roles at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
February 27, 2025

Hyatt redevelopment branded as 1000 Boulevard of the Arts

Kolter Urban releases details for the Hyatt redevelopment project to include 117 luxury condos and the Hyatt Centric Harborside hotel. An appeal of a Planning Board adjustment remains pending.

Sarasota
News

By Madison Bierl |
April 1, 2025

Blueberry season begins at Manatee County farms

Manatee County is part of Florida's south central blueberry production region, contributing to approximately 25% of the state's commercial blueberry acreage.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
February 21, 2025

The best things to do in Lakewood Ranch this spring

From live music to classic cars, the Lakewood Ranch area has events for everyone.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Andrew Warfield |
March 30, 2025

New light shed on the fate of The Bay's Sunset Pier

Requirements by the Army Corps of Engineers for The Bay park's Sunset Pier inflates the cost by some $20 million.

Sarasota
News

By Devaney Iglesias, Manager of External Affairs for Sarasota and Manatee Counties, Florida Power & Light Company |
March 27, 2025

Building a Brighter Future: How Volunteerism Powers Southwest Florida

FPL celebrates 100 years in the community, one truth remains clear: the strongest communities are those where people come together to support one another.

East County
Neighbors

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