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By Andrew Warfield |
March 7, 2024

Suburban affordable housing incentives net first-round approval

The city ordinance would encourage affordable housing in mixed-use developments along commercial corridors and in commercial centers.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
January 29, 2025

Town aims to upgrade resiliency of lift stations on island

The lift stations, which control water and wastewater flow on the island, needed to be replaced after the latest hurricanes, costing the town about $800,000.

Longboat Key
News

By Dana Kampa |
May 21, 2025

Longboat nonagenarian reflects on accomplishments

Merle Nelson shares stories of her storied career and life advice on her 90th birthday.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
May 15, 2025

Barancik Foundation grants $6 million

The grants fall into four categories: arts and culture, humanitarian causes, education, and the environment.

Sarasota
News

By Vinnie Portell |
July 29, 2025

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Grayson Martin

Martin has bulked up on strength and experience headed into his senior year.

Sarasota
Sports

By Madison Bierl |
July 18, 2025

Letter from your education reporter: There's a lot to look forward to in the 2025-26 school year

Manatee County schools provides a much larger district to cover than she grew up with in Iowa.

East County
Schools

By Carlin Gillen |
July 6, 2025

Hamlet's Eatery celebrates Hot Dog Day with furry friends

The fifth annual Hot Dog Day was celebrated at Hamlet's Eatery with a hot dog topping bar, free beer samples and furry friends.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
March 29, 2025

Speakers recount lessons learned, prep methods at disaster prep seminar

Longboat Key's 2025 Disaster Preparedness Seminar included insights into the town's lessons learned as well as advice from local meteorologists and emergency coordinators.

Longboat Key
News

By Elizabeth King |
June 12, 2025

Longboat Key mansion listed for $35 million

The Serenissima property spans nearly 20,000 square feet and has 145 feet of beach frontage.

Longboat Key
News

By Adam Hughes |
August 7, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for July 21-25 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A home on Casey Key on Casey Key Road tops the week's sales at $4 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

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 Observer Staff |
June 3, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 6-11

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Lesley Dwyer |
May 6, 2025

Youth archery program hits the mark at Rye Preserve

Spots are still available for summer camp. Monthly classes will resume in September.

East County
Neighbors

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
July 23, 2025

The Sarasota Ballet Summer Intensive is raising the barre

The nearly 190 students in the program aim for new heights with their InMotion recital.

Arts + Culture

By Jim DeLa |
February 18, 2025

Cracker Trail lures riders to a vanishing Old Florida

The Cracker Trail Ride "either gets on you or in you."

East County
Neighbors

By Varone Orthodontics |
June 26, 2025

Confident Smiles Start With Clear Options

With gentle, personalized care and flexible options, kids and teens can achieve a healthy smile without disrupting their daily lives or confidence.

Health

Kids 16 and under in Manatee County face possible curfew

Commissioners directed the county attorney to draft an ordinance to establish a curfew in unincorporated Manatee County.

East County
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
March 25, 2025

Longboat Key Fire Rescue teams practices vehicle extrication techniques

Crew members spent an early afternoon walking through a simulated vehicle crash to get hands-on training with extrication equipment like the Hurst Jaws of Life.