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By Dana Kampa |
September 14, 2025

Family legacy at Columbia Restaurant carries to next generation

Casey Gonzmart Sr. is passing the torch to family members as he steps down as chairman of the board of the 1905 Family of Restaurants.

Sarasota
Business

By Ian Swaby |
September 24, 2025

Local Boy Scout rescues couple in Thailand

Nathan Patel, 12, tossed a ring buoy to rescue a couple who were struggling in the water, during a summer vacation.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Jack Nelson |
October 2, 2025

Backfield beasts: Riverview's running backs guide undefeated start

Toryeon James and Isaiah Belt of Riverview football combined for seven touchdowns in their latest showing against Sarasota.

Sarasota
Sports

By Dana Kampa |
October 24, 2025

Longboat chamber awards highlight business recovery

Business leaders celebrated their ability to rebound and recover from the 2024 hurricanes as the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce handed out 13 awards Thursday.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Madison Bierl |
June 4, 2025

Manatee school board wants fast process to find new superintendent

The School Board of Manatee County aims to have a new superintendent in place by the time the 2025-26 school year begins in August.

East County
Schools

By Madison Bierl |
October 13, 2025

Is it nuts to give dogs peanut butter?

At Nate's Honor Animal Rescue Center, peanut butter is used as a tool to distract and provide enrichment in the shelter environment.

East County
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
October 30, 2025

Sarasota church, elementary school team up for trunk-or-treat

Church of the Redeemer volunteers brought to life places from "Jurassic Park" to the Hundred Acre Wood during trunk-or-treat at Alta Vista Elementary.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Matt Walsh |
July 23, 2025

What’s best for NCF, USF?

The governor should appoint a commission to determine what the best long-term structure should be for the Ringling, New College and USF.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Janet Combs |
November 2, 2025

Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation rocks the roof, country style

Rock the Roof featured a country-western theme for patrons to do the two-step atop Sarasota Memorial's West Parking Garage.

Black Tie

By Dana Kampa |
July 7, 2025

July Fourth Longboat Key butterfly release continues post-storm

Freedom Fest might have been canceled, but community members joined in a butterfly release after the Fourth of July.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Madison Bierl |
July 9, 2025

LWR Girls Who Walk creates a sense of community through fitness

The Lakewood Ranch club began in March and has 140 members.

East County
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
October 15, 2025

Man alleges spying operation at a downtown convenience store

Convinced he was on a CIA and FBI hit list for his knowledge of international espionage, a man kicked a store customer whom he believed was following him. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Lesley Dwyer |
November 17, 2025

Preserve Golf Club ups its game with new greens, restaurant, fitness studio

The public is invited to attend a soft reopening of the Tara club from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 22.

East County
News

By Jay Heater |
September 2, 2025

Setting the scene at the Mote Science Education Aquarium one mural at a time

Gifted local artist Andrew Viera places his talent on exhibit at the Sarasota landmark.

East County
News

By Marty Fugate |
October 30, 2025

Enjoy a quintessential Florida al fresco experience with tips from top planners

Creating the perfect picnic isn’t rocket science. But it is an art.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Mark Gordon |
August 20, 2025

Camp is a dream come true for individuals with disabilities

With some help from (lots of) friends, an east Manatee County organization aims to grow its unique camp that supports individuals with special needs and their families.

East County
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
August 7, 2025

New CEO brings airport rebirth expertise to SRQ

Paul Hoback helped remake Pittsburgh International Airport into "the best origin and destination airport we can be." Now he aims to carry on a similar legacy built by Rick Piccolo at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.