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Trespassed man claimed he's heading south for YouTube fame
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 25, 2025
Trespassed man claimed he's heading south for YouTube fame

While trespassing on a Longboat Key property, the man said he was hoping to swim with alligators and film it for YouTube. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
A rendering of the proposed Sarasota Youth Sailing building in Ken Thompson Park by PSDW Architecture shows outdoor boat storage, which may not be permitted there by code.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 22, 2024
New youth sailing building faces zoning headwinds

Plans for a new Sarasota Youth Sailing facility could be subject to a restriction on outdoor storage of boats.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Architecture Sarasota President Marty Hylton, and Project Manager Marni Burns and Chief Purpose Officer Richard Roark of OLIN pose as Roark holds the award.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 2, 2025
OLIN accepts Philip Hanson Hiss award at Selby Gardens

The award honored the firm's innovative design work, including its work on Selby Gardens' Master Plan.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A first responder from the Sarasota County Fire Department calls for the evacuation of a "shooting victim" during an active shooter training exercise Jan 30.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • February 1, 2025
Active shooter training keeps Sarasota's first responders ready

Twice-yearly exercises smooth coordination between fire and law enforcement personnel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Beach University 2025 sessions will be held each Thursday in March at Siesta Beach Pavillion.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 7, 2025
Beach University returns to Siesta Beach Pavillion

Free, one-hour educational sessions will be held every Thursday in March.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Joel and Gail Morganroth have lived on Siesta Key for about 12 years.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 27, 2025
The Morganroths use their involvement — not just their checks — to make an impact

It's hard to remain low-profile when you have donated more than $30 million to some of the region's iconic institutions: Selby, Ringling and SMH. Drs. Joel and Gail Morganroth have nearly pulled it off.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Shannon Elyse Curry speaks at the reception
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 10, 2025
Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative hosts exhibition at Van Wezel

The exhibit, “Tradition and the Abstract: Improvisations and the Norm,” is part of the “Beyond Regional Boundaries” initiative.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Commissioners Mike Rahn and Tal Siddique vote against terminating the contract with Red Speed.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 11, 2025
Manatee commissioners shut down speed cameras, fine collections continue

A motion by Commissioner Robert McCann to refund $100 citations was changed to terminate the speed detecting program entirely.

  • East County
  • News
Brothers Dom and Vince Marino and their friend and colleague Matt DeMasi seek to grow the profile of Oyster Boys Conservation.
  • 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
Edward Pinto, one of the minds behind the development of St. Armands Circle's attention-grabbing sculptures, says there is a renewed effort underway to restore some of the damaged pieces.
  • 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
Temple Beth Israel Music Director and Organist Ann Stephenson-Moe and Choir Soloist Kei Sulhi
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • January 8, 2025
Temple Beth Israel plans to honor its music director and soloist

At its annual gala on Jan. 26, Temple Beth Israel Music Director and Organist Ann Stephenson-Moe and Choir Soloist Kei Sulhi will be honored after almost 30 years of dedication.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County office formed to oversee housing programs
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 29, 2025
Sarasota County office formed to oversee housing programs

The Housing Enhancement and Redevelopment Office is accepting applications for block grants and deferred-payment loans.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The proposed Bobby Jones Golf Course clubhouse features Old Florida architecture reminiscent of the original Gillespie Clubhouse.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 5, 2024
Bobby Jones clubhouse plans land in the rough

With sudden unease about the scope and cost, Sarasota city commissioners table site plan approval for the $9 million facility at the city-owned golf course.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Six months ago, hurricanes Helene and Milton flooded St. Armands Circle. Today, a sense of normalcy has returned.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 9, 2025
Helene and Milton Six Months Later: Back to normal, except people aren't here

Longboat Key, St. Armands Key, Siesta Key and Sarasota are climbing out of the hurricanes hole as residents continue to rebuild.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A rendering of plans for the resilient shoreline in The Bay park.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 5, 2025
Work on The Bay won't impact future Van Wezel use

Bay Park Conservancy's AG Lafley tells the Purple Ribbon Committee the parking lot conversion into green space won't encroach on the performing arts hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sylvia Abdelsalam, vice president of the Lakewood Ranch Garden Club and Garden Fest Committee Chair with Penny Kress, a Garden Fest committee member.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • April 8, 2025
Lakewood Ranch Library to host Garden Fest

The Lakewood Ranch Garden Club's Garden Fest will have 50 vendors, educational speakers and crafts for kids.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Cariloha Sarasota lost about 80% of its inventory due to hurricanes Helene and Milton.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 30, 2024
Longboat Key small businesses seek public's help after losing everything

After hurricanes Helene and Milton affected them greatly, local businesses ask for help from the Longboat Key community to keep their businesses from closing down.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Gabe Moberly hits a jump during an Aker Sunday Session in September before the new track was installed. The cattle are fenced off from the track.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 26, 2025
BMX track draws amateur and pro riders to Myakka City

Aker Brand Farms is a 15-acre BMX training facility and a dream come true for owners Jeremy Smith and Will Grant.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The new Sarasota County Planning and Development Services One Stop Shop will be located on Apex Road at Palmer Boulevard.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 20, 2024
Sarasota County breaks ground on development services building

The county's campus in the Fruitville Commons area continues its growth with the start of One Stop Shop for development services.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Police investigate suspicious packaging scattered along patio
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 9, 2025
Police investigate suspicious packaging scattered along patio

A resident called to report what appeared to be packaging tossed around her patio by an animal or a person. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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