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By Letter to the Editor |
May 13, 2025

County should study traffic before buying admin building

Give animals on University Parkway a brake, one Observer reader says.

East County
Opinion

By Ian Swaby |
April 12, 2025

Volunteers implement massive countywide cleanup

Trash collection efforts took place Saturday throughout Sarasota County, contributing to the "Greatest American Cleanup."

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
May 5, 2025

Rum runner fans rejoice at O'Leary's reopening

Say goodbye to the boat wrecked on this Sarasota Tiki bar's dock and hello to a revamped bay-side experience.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Ian Swaby |
April 3, 2025

Climate Adaptation Center predicts another active hurricane season

The forecast is ranked the most accurate in the nation, the Sarasota-based nonprofit says.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
January 17, 2025

I-75 closures between SR 64 and US 301 start Monday

During the week of Jan. 20, crews will close I-75 between State Road 64 (exit 220) and U.S. 301 (exit 224) from midnight to 3 a.m.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
April 22, 2025

Plymouth Harbor retirement community plans major expansion

The addition of 153 more residences and parking structure will help the 59-year-old Plymouth Harbor retirement community reduce its five-year waiting list and parking shortage.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
June 18, 2024

Resident worries about personal info after grocery delivery

A Longboat Key resident called police after a delivery driver scanned her driver’s license to drop off a bottle of wine. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Eric Garwood |
May 3, 2025

Several approaches to Phillippi Creek flooding, dredging in play

Federal spending and local financing form the basis for projects moving forward.

Sarasota
News

By Dana Kampa |
March 25, 2025

Volunteers aim to establish a 'Friends of the Longboat Library' support group

While Longboat Library awaits news of plans for a new library facility on the Key, members are working to to add awareness of the library.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
May 7, 2025

Families celebrate reopening of trendy tot boutique on St. Armands

Just in time for Mother's Day, The Beaufort Bonnet Company invited families to come celebrate its grand reopening from 2024's hurricanes.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
November 25, 2024

Manatee County dedicates 62 acres to Foundation for Dreams

East County nonprofit Foundation for Dreams celebrated its move to a 62-acre property next to Rye Preserve.

East County
News

By Lakewood Ranch Medical Center |
December 19, 2024

A New Lease on Life, Following Weight-Loss Surgery

For years Russell tried to lose weight through exercise, dieting and medications, but nothing seemed to help. Her decision to finally turn to weight-loss surgery at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center was in part, because of her profession as a licensed practical nurse.

East County
Neighbors

Let kids be independent

Florida lawmakers are on the verge of giving parents more leeway in deciding how much independence to give to their children and not be charged with neglect.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Andrew Warfield |
May 17, 2024

Controversial condo tower receives partial DRC sign-off

The luxurious Obsidian still faces administrative decisions on street-level adjustments while the Lofts on Lemon II public housing project faces scrutiny.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
March 10, 2025

Tampa Bay Lighting adds upgrades to Lakewood Ranch hockey rink

The Tampa Bay Lightning Foundation donated $87,000 to Manatee County to make improvements to the outdoor rink.

East County
News

By Matt Walsh |
April 23, 2025

A legacy for us to carry on

Modest, likable, trusted, respected, Charlie Stottlemyer is a testament to a life well-lived — and to which we should aspire.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
July 25, 2024

Manatee County Commission District 3: Tal Siddique

Meet the candidate.

Elections

By Eric Snider |
March 28, 2025

Two brothers clean up Sarasota's waterways — one oyster shell at a time

Oyster shells can create habitat for all kinds of water-cleansing critters. Two brothers — both under 30 — have made it their mission to spread them far and wide.