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By Observer Staff |
February 19, 2025

Restaurant worker dispatch for possible battery

Investigation comes up empty in the case of a woman with a black eye, her confiscated phone and a first date that involved a luxury hotel room. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Dana Kampa |
March 12, 2025

Restoration project to bring St. Armands statues back to life

Edward Pinto is leading a renewed effort to restore the damaged statues on St. Armands Circle to their former glory, calling on the public to show its support.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Janet Combs |
February 9, 2025

Selby Gardens' Orchid Ball celebrates new exhibit featuring George Harrison

The "Here Comes the Moon" theme kicked off Harrison's exhibit, which highlights his passion for gardening.

Black Tie

By Adam Hughes |
February 26, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 10-14 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Bird Key home on Robin Drive tops the week’s sales at $5.5 million.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Andrew Warfield |
January 29, 2025

Breach may be main culprit of Hurricane Debby flooding in Sarasota

A breach discovered east of Interstate 75 combined with more than a foot of rain to brought catastrophic flooding to miles along Phillippi Creek during Debby.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
January 14, 2025

Wellness lounge, cacao cafe opens in Rosemary District

The space, established by nonprofits Conscious Cause and Streets of Paradise Inc., is intended to foster contributions from the community.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
October 14, 2024

Sarasota City Commission District 2: Ron Kashden

Meet the candidate.

Elections

By Vinnie Portell |
April 8, 2025

Lakewood Ranch softball team chases a return to its glory days

The Mustangs struggled after losing Coach T.J. Goelz but are showing signs of contending again.

East County
Sports

By Ian Swaby |
March 19, 2025

Second Heart Homes' annual art auction brings support and surprises

The auction raised funds for the renovation of a duplex that will house 12 homeless women while featuring some familiar faces to the organization on canvas.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Jay Heater |
March 13, 2025

Lakewood Ranch author tells his sailing adventures in 'Ocean Speed'

Bob Krieg describes his 3.5-year sail around the world, but the book also gives tips and advice on long-distance sailing.

East County
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
September 10, 2024

Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix returns this weekend

The 40th annual Sarasota Powerboat P1 is the second-longest powerboat race in the country.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
March 26, 2025

FDOT to assume larger responsibility for Broadway Roundabout project

The Florida Department of Transportation agreed to manage the project for the town of Longboat Key to get the Broadway Roundabout underway after a series of previous delays and hurdles.

Longboat Key
News

By Ian Swaby |
March 13, 2025

School board approves new positions and vehicle leasing agreement

The school board approved new positions, which can be incorporated into future budgeting to support a variety of growing needs, as well as a leasing agreement for its white fleet vehicles.

Sarasota
Schools

By Lesley Dwyer |
April 7, 2025

Commissioner warns that wetlands reversal will spring legal action

Manatee County Commissioner Mike Rahn voted against bringing back expanded wetland buffers for fear of legal consequences.

East County
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
March 11, 2025

Longboat Key voters approve loan option for wastewater main replacement

The referendum asked voters if the town should be allowed to pursue a low-interest loan option to pay for the required underwater force main replacement.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
March 5, 2025

Neighborhood watchman rams pickup truck with golf cart

A resident accuses a repairman of speeding through his neighborhood and, to make a point, strikes his vehicle with a golf cart. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Andrew Warfield |
October 17, 2024

Canceled meetings prompt City Commission to play catch-up

A canceled meeting and workshop puts Sarasota commissioners on double duty with packed-agenda meetings on Friday and Monday.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
February 11, 2025

Two 'suspicious' cars determined to be neighborly visitors

The responding officer’s brief investigation found the two cars parked on the street belonged to people visiting nearby. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Carter Weinhofer |
March 11, 2025

Longboat Key voters cast their ballots for March 2025 election

The first contested commission ballot since 2018, plus three other ballot measures, drew a small but steady crowd at the island’s two polling locations.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
February 5, 2025

Sarasota murder suspect arrested in Louisiana

Djalma Johan Gordon of Sarasota is suspected in the Tuesday murder of a woman in her Ringling Boulevard home.

Sarasota
News

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