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By Observer Staff |
April 30, 2025

Convenience store scuffle involves assault by fruit

A dispute between a clerk and two customers involves unconventional weapons, including bananas. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Lesley Dwyer |
August 20, 2025

Roundabout moves forward on University Parkway at Legacy Boulevard

Residents fought for an upgraded signalized intersection, but Manatee County commissioners decided to stick to the current plan for a roundabout.

East County
News

By Madison Bierl |
July 21, 2025

New principal at Bashaw Elementary has high expectations for staff and students

Nicole Williams will begin her 30th year in education in Manatee County.

East County
Schools

By Dana Kampa |
August 6, 2025

Teen diver takes initiative cleaning up local waters

Inspired by her watery surroundings on Longboat Key, 15-year-old Coco Claypoole recently started her own scuba-certified youth cleanup crew in Florida.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
October 8, 2025

Water meters in Sarasota to be replaced with remote-read technology

The Sarasota City Commission approved a nearly $4 million contract to upgrade nearly 16,000 residential and commercial water meters.

Sarasota
News

By Vinnie Portell |
August 13, 2025

Cardinal Mooney volleyball sets sights on state tournament

A young and deep Cougars team believes it has the players to make a run at a title.

Sarasota
Sports

By Letter to the Editor |
July 8, 2025

We’re all sea turtles. Rise to the occasion.

We go the extra mile for sea turtles. We should do the same for other people.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Lesley Dwyer |
October 14, 2025

Lakewood Ranch transplant survivor tees up for kidney disease research

Del Webb's Karyn and Jerry Waxman are hosting the PKD Applied Underwriters Invitational on Oct. 27 at Lakewood National Golf Club.

East County
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
August 8, 2025

Planned University Parkway roundabout sparks debate but no action

Technical issues stop the Manatee County Commission from ending the debate and any attempts to stop the roundabout.

East County
News

By S.T. Cardinal |
September 12, 2025

Charlie Kirk was influential in bringing Rumble to Longboat Key

Chris Pavlovski, the chairman and CEO of the YouTube competitor popular in the right-wing political sphere, said he and Kirk decided to relocate the company to Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
News

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 Monica Roman Gagnier |
October 10, 2025

Fogartyville hosts free concert and annual open house

Walter Parks and the Unlawful Assembly will perform Sunday, Oct. 12.

Arts + Culture

By Andrew Warfield |
August 28, 2025

Three city manager search firms remain under consideration

Unable to narrow the field of three city manager search firms, the Sarasota City Commission instructs staff to schedule virtual interviews in September.