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By Ian Swaby |
September 25, 2024

Recent flooding leaves residents concerned for Helene impacts

Sarasota residents prepared for the next storm, even while some were dealing with the impacts of the last.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
February 26, 2025

Save Our Seabirds casts net for new bird-trapping volunteers

The City Island organization needs the help of others in saving the lives of injured birds.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Jay Heater |
January 23, 2025

Another suspect in River Club home invasion arrested

Vail, Colorado, police arrest the fleeing suspect, who was headed for Mexico.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
November 2, 2024

Culverhouse gives a half million dollars to Season of Sharing

The gift from Eliza and Hugh Culverhouse Jr. to the annual campaign will help provide relief for local families impacted by this year's hurricanes.

Sarasota
News

By Laura Lyon |
February 17, 2025

SMART joins forces with a similar nonprofit

Two nonprofits with a similar focus — helping people through horse therapy — have merged into one organization.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
September 12, 2024

Sarasota Station appears finally to be on track

The attainable housing project has faced 18 years of roadblocks but now will provide 202 workforce housing units and 72 single-family townhomes.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
November 6, 2024

Speed cameras coming to six school zones

The Sarasota City Commission approved contract with vendor RedSpeed to install detections devices that can result in $100 fines.

Sarasota
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
November 5, 2024

Sarasota Orchestra composes a climate-proof future

The Sarasota Orchestra moves ahead on its new music center as it welcomes a new maestro.

Arts + Culture

A time to celebrate |
July 26, 2024

Brian Mariash and Dara Vilar

Sarasota wealth manager and philanthropist Brian Mariash and his fiancée Dara Vilar are celebrating their recent engagement.

Sarasota
Celebrations

By Observer Staff |
November 13, 2024

Barroom break-up borders brawl

A man insults bar and restaurant staff and threatens to throw glassware at employees after woman deals a death blow to their relationship. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Matt Walsh |
February 5, 2025

Moratorium madness

‘Overdevelopment’ is not the problem in Manatee, and a moratorium is certainly not the answer.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
October 29, 2024

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Oct. 31-Nov. 6

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Mark Gordon |
February 17, 2024

High-end whiskey-centric eatery leases downtown Sarasota spot

A high-end bar and restaurant company is planning its debut in Sarasota with a fine-dining, whiskey-infused location in a coveted second-floor spot on Main Street.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Observer Staff |
October 9, 2024

FPL customers in Sarasota, Manatee face post-Milton outages

In a note to customers on its website, Florida Power & Light says its crews are in the hardest hit areas. "We ask for your patience as we work around-the-clock to get Florida back to normal."

Sarasota
News

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.