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Sarasota philanthropist Ernie Kretzmer, a generous supporter of the city's artistic institutions, died Aug. 24 at age 99.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 19, 2013
Resident to help fund roundabout

Although he's reluctant to step into the spotlight, Lido Key resident Ernie Kretzmer has agreed to help fund the city's construction of a downtown roundabout.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Projects along I-75 will reconfigure interchanges to ease congestion
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 24, 2025
Projects along I-75 will reconfigure interchanges to ease congestion

FDOT has big plans for Interstate 75 through Sarasota County to alleviate interchange bottlenecks. All it takes is time and money.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rising Star Award winner Rome Flynn poses with Sarasota Film Festival President and Chairman Mark Famiglio at the 27th annual edition of the festival.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 14, 2025
'Mistura' and 'The Librarians' win top jury prizes at Sarasota Film Festival

Audience awards go to "Being Maria" for best narrative and "The Light They Cast" for best documentary.

  • Arts + Culture
Riverview football players said their spirits are higher this season, with no more rumors of players transferring, unlike 2024.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • May 8, 2025
Sarasota Riverview football embraces a new start

The Rams are feeling renewed after a season filled with turnover.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Helen Lehman and Lois Kersey are both in their 90s.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 11, 2023
Fridays offer friendship and free lunch for seniors in Myakka City

Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee hosts a senior program every Friday at the Myakka Family Worship Center.

  • East County
  • News
Gary Hagen
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • January 3, 2024
Cheesecake mogul to open new dessert cafe on Longboat Key

Gary Hagen brings his big Hollywood cheesecake shop to Whitney Plaza to provide a hub for good eats and good times.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Sarasota prioritizes 10 transportation projects for decades ahead
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 25, 2024
Sarasota prioritizes 10 transportation projects for decades ahead

The city projects, which include a redesign of Main Street, pedestrian and cyclist upgrades for Ringling Bridge and a new roundabout, have the potential to transform how residents get around Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A red Corvette on display at the 2019 Corvettes on the Circle car show at St. Armands Circle.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 13, 2024
New city agreement brings car shows back to St. Armands

St. Armands Association compromised with the city of Sarasota to ensure that landscaping and park aesthetics are preserved during car shows and other events.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A Wilco Electrical LLC employee works on the town's underground utilities project along Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 25, 2024
Longboat commission to discuss project finance options at upcoming meeting

Finance Director Sue Smith breaks down how the town’s debt works and how it will change in the upcoming fiscal year as necessary projects get started.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Waldorf Astoria Sarasota will include more than 40,000 square feet of retail and commercial space.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 25, 2025
Zenith building redevelopment will carry Waldorf Astoria brand

Waldorf Astoria Residences is named as the redevelopment of the Zenith tower at Five Points. The mixed-use project will include seven attainable housing units.

  • Sarasota
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New sportswriter is back among the palms
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • September 2, 2025
New sportswriter is back among the palms

Jack Nelson, a UCLA graduate, joins the East County and Sarasota/Siesta Key Observers.

  • East County
  • Sports
Seaward Development is seeking a parallel facade administrative adjustment for its frontage along South Palm Avenue.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 13, 2026
Mira Mar project moves forward with partial sign-off

The project to rehab the Mira Mar building augmented by two residential towers has received partial sign-off from the city of Sarasota, but some adjustment requests remain.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County commissioners approve reducing speed limits throughout the county.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 22, 2025
Speed limits reduced on nine roads in Manatee County

Manatee commissioners voted to reduce speeds due to safety concerns.

  • East County
  • News
For Longboaters, commuting to the north is about to be an either-oar situation.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • April 1, 2026
APRIL FOOL: Instead of 'no build' option, state pursues 'no bridge' option

The Longboat Pass Bridge will be demolished, but there won't be a new one erected in its place.

  • April Fools
Director of operations George Wood said booming development in Lakewood Ranch was a large reason his family decided to build their next restaurant in UTC.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • October 7, 2020
New dining options coming to Sarasota's UTC starting this fall

New dining options coming to Sarasota's UTC starting this fall

  • East County
  • News
Olivia D'Orazio, a member of Lakewood Leaders, wraps a Barbie and other gifts for Magic of Mittens.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 4, 2020
Volunteer hours hard for east Bradenton students to find

Lakewood Ranch-area students search for chances to volunteer in midst of the pandemic.

  • East County
  • News
Former Riverview High two-sport star Vince Cherry, right, will be the next boys basketball coach at Cardinal Mooney High. Photo courtesy Suzanne Koscho.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 17, 2021
Prose and Kohn: New Cougars boys basketball coach can be the Cherry on top

Vince Cherry, 28, will take over a program in need of stability.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The orange line represents the road the town has gained access to through the agreement.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • March 10, 2023
Town extends lawsuit deadline, gains access for sewer line replacement

The Longboat Key Town Commission passed a tolling and temporary access agreement with Long Bar Pointe representatives.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Newly adopted property maintenance codes requires all garbage cans and dumpsters to have their lids and gates closed, when applicable.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • March 13, 2023
Longboat adopts new property maintenance standards

The Town Commission adopted the International Property Maintenance Code with additional town-specific provisions at its March 6 regular meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Seaward Development promises its plans will pay homage to Mira Mar's 100-year history. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 13, 2022
Mira Mar building could be demolished to build more downtown condos

Sarasota-based Seaward Development promises its plan will pay homage to Mira Mar's 100-year history.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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