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By Observer Staff |
May 6, 2025

Sarasota County emergency agencies earn statewide recognition

Sarasota County Fire Department and EMS earn top-tier status from the Florida Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Recognition Program.

Sarasota
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
May 27, 2025

Escape the heat — and the news — with FST's Summer Cabaret series

Three musical revues will transport you to another world, if you turn off your cellphone.

Arts + Culture

By Andrew Warfield |
August 10, 2023

Downtown attainable housing ordinance approved on first reading

Sarasota takes a step toward achieving affordable and attainable housing in the downtown zoning districts. Primary corridors are next on the list.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
May 27, 2025

Army vet receives refurbished car through NABC Recycled Ride program

David Quintano says the vehicle, refurbished by Crash Champions Sarasota, will shorten his two-hour commute to work, to 10 minutes.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
December 4, 2024

Town updates transportation wish list

Longboat Key commissioners continue advocating to the regional Metropolitan Planning Organization for four town projects.

Longboat Key
News

By Madison Bierl |
May 22, 2025

Lakewood Ranch YMCA hosts senior fair

The fair is designed to provide local people aged 60 and older resources they may need.

East County
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
December 27, 2024

Downtown mixed-use development will straddle zoning districts

Saravela is planned for 1.7 acres at North Tamiami Trail between Fourth and Fifth streets. At 11 and 18 stories it will be split by Downtown Bayfront and Downtown Core.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
June 6, 2025

Sarasota, Manatee counties offer free sandbags

To help residents prepare for hurricane season, Sarasota and Manatee counties will hold self-service sandbag filling at multiple locations.

Sarasota
News

By Dana Kampa |
April 17, 2025

Longtime Lilly Pulitzer fans share approval of remodeled shop

Six months post-storm, Lilly Pulitzer celebrates reopening on St. Armands Circle.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Liz Ramos |
January 2, 2025

Redistricting among issues Manatee schools will face in 2025

With five new schools opening by 2027, the School Board of Manatee County will have to approve new school zones.

East County
Schools

By Dana Kampa |
May 26, 2025

Longboaters appreciate convenience of blood donation

SunCoast Blood Centers volunteers continue outreach efforts throughout the year on Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Vinnie Portell |
June 17, 2025

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: David Melnychuk

Former Riverview swimmer went to the USA Swimming National Championships.

Sarasota
Sports

By Mark Gordon |
May 15, 2025

Check out what's coming soon to UTC

From Tesla to Trader Joe's, the University Town Center districts that straddle Manatee and Sarasota counties just outside Lakewood Ranch have redefined the region's retail scene.

East County
Business

By Adrian Moore |
January 15, 2025

Florida shines fiscally

Measured against all states, Florida’s total liabilities per capita are among the lowest, thanks to Gov. DeSantis and the Legislature paying down debt. But local governments’ debt is another story.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Lesley Dwyer |
May 7, 2025

Manatee County purchases administration building in Lakewood Ranch

The downtown administration building will remain in place, but several departments are relocating.

East County
News

By Dana Kampa |
May 14, 2025

The Paradise Center has until August to raise support

With the recent sale of the Tidewell building and subsequent rent increase, the nonprofit has until August to raise funding to relocate.

Longboat Key
News

By Matt Walsh |
March 6, 2025

The Mira Mar: A case of tradeoffs

Seaward Development has a plan to save and restore the Mira Mar retail shops. It would be difficult to reject when you look at the DeMarcay next door.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Lesley Dwyer |
June 9, 2025

Manatee County commissioners debate whether a hiring freeze is needed

As the budget season approaches, commissioners question the current processes.

East County
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
June 4, 2025

New construction leads to 5.39% increase in Longboat Key property values

Notable projects like the St. Regis Longboat Key sparked the increase in property values in 2025.

Longboat Key
News

By Eric Snider |
March 28, 2025

Two brothers clean up Sarasota's waterways — one oyster shell at a time

Oyster shells can create habitat for all kinds of water-cleansing critters. Two brothers — both under 30 — have made it their mission to spread them far and wide.

Sarasota
News

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