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By Matt Walsh |
July 16, 2025

Corcoran's compelling case

When you see what is occurring at New College, Richard Corcoran’s vision for consolidating three institutions deserves serious examination.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Eric Garwood |
April 29, 2025

Sarasota Police officer leaps aboard speeding runaway boat

The operator of a 26-foot vessel fell overboard, prompting multi-agency response.

Sarasota
News

By Madison Bierl |
May 21, 2025

Nonprofit provides financial literacy tips to youth aging out of foster care

Harbor58's Money Talks program has a meeting once a month at Oasis Church in Lakewood Ranch.

East County
Neighbors

By Eric Garwood |
July 4, 2025

St. Regis lands AAA Travel's five-diamond rating

As the resort approaches its first-year anniversary, Forbes' rating is still pending.

Longboat Key
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
June 3, 2025

After Longboat nature parks receive cost-saving bid, staff prep for construction

The repairs were originally slated to cost $2 million but will now cost around $700,000. Bids for other projects, like the town docks, are still pending.

Longboat Key
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
February 12, 2025

School zone speeding cameras rev up criticism in Manatee County

Commissioners limited the ticketing hours and made the speed limits uniform following complaints.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
May 17, 2025

Developer plans another attempt at Siesta Key hotel approval

A privately initiated Sarasota Comprehensive Plan Amendment proposal targets the "South Bridge area" off Stickney Point Road.

Siesta Key
News

By Observer Staff |
February 12, 2025

Boy hides in a dryer to avoid bedtime

A juvenile calls 911 from the confines of a dryer drum where he tried to avoid bedtime and a frustrated father. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Vinnie Portell |
May 21, 2025

Braden River football hopes to become a winning program in 2025

The Pirates are owning a bounce-back mentality coming off a 2-7 season.

East County
Sports

By Madison Bierl |
June 14, 2025

Dad's Day Block Party attracts sports fans and superheroes

Meet and greets with former Buccaneers player Shelton Quarles and former Lightning player Jassen Cullimore were the main attractions.

East County
Neighbors

By Emma Burke |
December 28, 2024

These mocktails won't leave you missing the buzz

Let's raise a glass of a booze-free beverage and toast to hangover-free mornings.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Marty Fugate |
April 20, 2025

'Bad Jews' treads a minefield of identity issues

Joshua Harmon's edgy comedy caps a sell-out season for Sarasota Jewish Theatre.

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff |
June 1, 2025

Sarasota wins Smart City award

The city of Sarasota has been recognized for its smart city initiatives by Smart Cities Connect.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
May 6, 2025

Hyatt redevelopment adjustment upheld

The Sarasota City Commission affirmed its confirmation of the Planning Board approval of a driveway relocation for the Hyatt Regency redevelopment, paving the way for site plan consideration.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
May 20, 2025

Organized Manatee resident group wins out over builder again

County commissioners voted 5-2 to deny a proposal for one of the last parcels in the Tara community.

East County
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
April 28, 2025

Florence & the Spice Boys opens at UTC

This is the second location for the Middle Eastern-inspired restaurant that started as a food truck.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Ian Swaby |
April 8, 2025

Girls Inc. girls bake coffee cakes in honor of Virginia B. Toulmin

Girls Inc. members cooked the dessert, a favorite of philanthropist Virginia Toulmin, in honor of their one-year scholarships to Young Chefs Academy.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
April 10, 2025

Mira Mar preservation plan passes first test

In a split decision, the Sarasota Planning Board recommends Comprehensive Plan and rezoning approval for a plan to build condo towers and preserve the Mira Mar building.