"Weex Referral Code 2026 (21okj) – Get Up to $30,000 Bonus for New Users - Works Now"

Sorted by: Category: Date:

Results for:

By Observer Staff |
April 22, 2025

Ringling College consolidates arts programs as Englewood building closes

Members of South Sarasota County facility will have access to Museum Campus for one year.

Sarasota
News

By Eric Garwood |
September 11, 2025

Nature opened Midnight Pass. Sarasota County intends to keep it that way.

Fairly stable for its first 11 months, the waterway to the Gulf is critical for Sarasota County, commissioners say as they begin formulating short- and long-term policy to protect it.

Siesta Key
News

By Madison Bierl |
August 26, 2025

Father and son donate time and supplies to students in Africa

Lakewood Ranch's Themba Hillary uses the trip to Eswatini to teach his son the importance of giving back.

East County
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
May 29, 2025

Bill Waddill wants and plans for a more walkable Rosemary District

Following a six-year hiatus with the Bay Park Conservancy, the former head of Kimley-Horn's Sarasota office is back and focused on completing the downtown Sarasota puzzle.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
August 13, 2025

Florida Studio Theatre scores a marquee victory

The Sarasota theater organization secured multiple Planning Board adjustments for its McGillicuddy Arts Plaza, including additional signage to enhance its theater district ambience.

Sarasota
News

By Jay Heater |
July 30, 2025

Is a traffic apocalypse nearing at UTC?

Officials need to speed up steps to increase access to the popular area.

East County
Opinion

By Eric Garwood |
November 14, 2025

Accidental drowning confirmed in Manatee disappearance

A teenager ran from a car traveling along Interstate 75 in August.

East County
News

By Marty Fugate |
October 30, 2025

Enjoy a quintessential Florida al fresco experience with tips from top planners

Creating the perfect picnic isn’t rocket science. But it is an art.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
November 11, 2025

Marine vets celebrate 250th birthday of US Marine Corps

This year's Marine Corps Birthday Luncheon in Sarasota hosted Elliott Metcalfe, the former public defender who founded the event in 2003.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Jay Heater |
August 21, 2025

Concession home sells for $6.9 million

The Schemmel Soda Group, which handled the sale, says it is the second-highest priced home ever sold in the Lakewood Ranch area.

East County
News

By Catherine Avery, Founder |
May 29, 2025

From Wall Street to Longboat Key: How CAIM Built a Top-Tier Investment Firm with a Personal Touch

Catherine Avery, owner of Catherine Avery Investment Management (CAIM), began her investment journey as an 18 year old New York University finance student while working at Oppenheimer Funds.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Chauncey Kennon lives out a dream with commitment to Florida State

The Booker High senior has wanted to play for FSU since he was little.

Sarasota
Sports

By Lesley Dwyer |
October 7, 2025

Manatee County EMS drone expands coverage area

The Lakewood Ranch coverage area expanded from serving about 5,000 residents to about 42,000.

East County
News

By Madison Bierl |
July 14, 2025

California-based jewelry company opens location at UTC mall

Gorjana makes Sarasota its 106th location.

East County
Business

By Jack Nelson |
October 8, 2025

Columnist reflects on Sarasota-area girls volleyball as playoffs near

The Observer's sports columnist shares his thoughts on the volleyball teams at Cardinal Mooney, Riverview, Sarasota Christian, Sarasota and Booker high schools following the regular season.