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By Andrew Warfield |
July 1, 2025

Sarasota County dedicates new Emergency Services headquarters

Sarasota County has opened the doors to its new $16 million headquarters for fire, rescue and emergency services.

Sarasota
News

By Dana Kampa |
August 15, 2025

Beloved tortoise pair at The St. Regis celebrates one year

The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort rang in the first anniversary of Rose and Jack, the pair of Aldabra tortoises, moving to the resort on Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Su Byron |
August 21, 2025

Season is heating up. Here's what you can look forward to on the arts scene.

From bold exhibitions to boundary-pushing performances, the months ahead promise something for every kind of art-lover.

Arts + Culture

By Madison Bierl |
August 20, 2025

Superintendent finalists share their goals for Manatee County School District

Laurie Breslin and Misty Mathis spent Aug. 18 being interviewed by the school board and meeting with community members.

East County
Schools

By Louis Llovio |
August 22, 2024

Manatee County's land conservation program races to protect special spaces

The push-and-pull of land for conservation versus land for development shines brightly in east Manatee County.

East County
News

By Madison Bierl |
July 27, 2025

Braden River FFA students study agriculture in Ireland

Their visits include a dairy farm and an "Irish racehorse experience."

East County
Schools

By Observer Staff |
March 20, 2025

2025 education summer camps in Sarasota, Manatee

Check out the education camps available in Sarasota and Manatee counties this summer.

Summer Fun Guide

By Observer Staff |
August 12, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Aug. 14-20

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By S.T. Cardinal |
September 30, 2025

Rotting, plastic-wrapped watermelon delivery prompts police call

A rotting watermelon in cling wrap was delivered to a Longboat condo and prompted a police investigation. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Jack Nelson |
September 16, 2025

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Joel Morris

The senior quarterback tossed four touchdowns in a big-time Week 4 victory for Booker football.

Sarasota
Sports

By Adrian Moore, Eliza Terziev |
May 21, 2025

How to boost affordability

There are some simple steps Sarasota city and county can take to relieve the lack of housing that is affordable — and it’s not requiring public subsidies.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Ian Swaby |
September 14, 2025

Artists showcase unique creations at St. Armands Art Festival

The festival with craft marketplace brought an assortment of puzzles, NASA photos and even unzipped rocks..

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
January 28, 2025

Sarasota county jail expansion could cost upward of $700 million

Already well in excess of operational capacity, county commissioners learn an expansion of the county jail will likely cost a least a half billion dollars.

Sarasota
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
August 20, 2025

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe pays tribute to Fats Waller with 'Big Sexy'

The musical revue showcases the talents of Leon S. Pitts II and Ariel Blue.

Arts + Culture

By Ian Swaby |
September 18, 2025

Dogs Inc. service dogs in training visit The Ringling

The Observer joined a group of service dogs in training at The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Marty Fugate |
September 16, 2025

Florida Studio Theatre cabaret takes nostalgic time trip to land of folk music

"A Band Called Honalee" invites the audience to sing and remember when the times were a-changin'.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By S.T. Cardinal |
August 27, 2025

Neighboring police collaboration increases public safety on Gulf Coast

Longboat Key and Sarasota police departments and law enforcement agencies sign memorandums of understanding that allow the organizations to work together to fight crime, respond to emergencies and search for missing persons.