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By Jay Heater |
December 16, 2024

East County first graders write letters to Santa

With Santa soon on the way, East County children are sending off their letters to the North Pole in the hope that a wish or two is granted.

East County
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
April 22, 2025

Traffic calming requests streamlined by Manatee County

The Traffic Management Division receives about 800 service requests a year, many of which are seeking solutions for neighborhood roads.

East County
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
April 30, 2025

EnsembleNewSRQ pays tribute to a modern master

The contemporary classical music group brings Rihm's "Jagden und Formen" to the Sarasota Opera House.

Arts + Culture

By Vinnie Portell |
January 29, 2025

East County high schools finish above state average in graduation rate

Braden River, Lakewood Ranch and Parrish high schools excel through individual attention and identifying at-risk students.

East County
Schools

By Jay Heater |
April 1, 2025

APRIL FOOL: County takes direction toward corrections

The corrections department will take over most of the Lakewood Ranch Library's second floor.

April Fools

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
March 31, 2025

On the trail of things that go bump in the night at The Ringling

"Conjuring the Spirit World" explores efforts to contact denizens of unseen realms.

Arts + Culture

By Matt Walsh |
February 27, 2025

How $115 billion is spent

We are fortunate our lawmakers are not like New York’s. Even so, we should know how lawmakers spend our money.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Lesley Dwyer |
April 23, 2025

Beloved tortoise returns home after five days on the loose

Since being adopted from a rescue in 2019, Darwin has endeared himself to his owners, extended family and neighbors.

East County
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
January 29, 2025

Breach may be main culprit of Hurricane Debby flooding in Sarasota

A breach discovered east of Interstate 75 combined with more than a foot of rain to brought catastrophic flooding to miles along Phillippi Creek during Debby.

Sarasota
News

By Dana Kampa |
April 21, 2025

Newcomers and legacy families enjoy egg hunts on Longboat

Sand Cay Condominiums and Longboat Key Club Resort host Easter egg hunts for family members of all ages.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Jay Heater |
April 11, 2025

East Manatee Fire Rescue honors its top firefighters of 2024

Lt. Robert Day and Engineer Dominick Reale presented with the top awards.

East County
News

By Petra Rivera |
January 8, 2025

Observer Challenge hopes different format will attract more players

The beloved Longboat Key tennis tournament is back for its 25th year with a new format and surprise criteria for its grand prize.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
December 22, 2024

Longboat Key Cops Corner: The Best of 2024

From saving wildlife to rescuing residents locked in showers, Cops Corner proves it's never a dull day for Longboat Key police officers.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Andrew Warfield |
December 18, 2024

Hyatt Regency redevelopment wins critical Planning Board adjustment

To accommodate its planned two towers with a single motorcourt access, Kolter Urban needs to move the access point eastward off Boulevard of the Arts for its redevelopment of the Hyatt Rregency site.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
April 23, 2025

Road rage incident continues for several miles

An aggressive driver tails a couple driving separate vehicles from South Tamiami Trail to St. Armands. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Observer Staff |
January 22, 2025

Officers don't take social media bait

Two males streaming videos to a popular social media site fail to draw officers into compromising scene. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Madison Bierl |
April 25, 2025

New cafe brings pure juices, superfoods to Lakewood Ranch

Andy and Anna Mignery share their health journey by providing clean eating choices at The Thrivery in Center Point.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Letter to the Editor |
March 10, 2025

Sanity please: Roundabout is not needed

A Roundabout at Gulf of Mexico Drive and Broadway St. would complicate traffic and incapacitate pedestrians' ability to cross.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Jay Heater |
April 2, 2025

Blue Butterfly manager provides a lifetime of hugs to children who are grieving

Danielle Wondrak, whose dad died when she was 10, said it is her calling to help grieving children.

East County
Opinion

By Andrew Warfield |
May 15, 2025

SPD'S new operations center is already solving crime in real time

Only in its infancy, the Sarasota Police Department's new technology-rich, fully integrated facility managed by an unretired former detective is already paying dividends.

Sarasota
News

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