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By Lesley Dwyer |
December 10, 2025

Changing millage review process a top priority among Manatee commissioners

Finding a way to cut taxes is a top priority, but finishing improvements on Lorraine Road is not.

East County
News

By S.T. Cardinal |
November 4, 2025

Rep. Steube to headline 2025-26 speakers for Longboat Republican Club

After taking the slow summer season off, the Republican Club of Longboat Key is kicking off its slate of monthly meetings on Nov. 12 at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
November 5, 2025

New city manager may be named by March 2026

The search firm hired by the Sarasota City Commission lays out a schedule for advertising, applications and interviews for a new city manager.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
November 4, 2025

Orchestra releases schematics of its planned Music Center

As it aims toward a 2027 groundbreaking, the Sarasota Orchestra has released designs of its new Music Center campus.

Sarasota
News

In Memoriam |
November 6, 2025

Americo Borza

Americo Borza, a true “Sarasotan” born at Sarasota Memorial Hospital on May 5, 1942, passed away on September 22, 2025.

Sarasota
Tributes & Obituaries

By Adam Hughes |
November 6, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for Oct. 20-24 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A home in Cocoanut Bayou on Cedar Park Circle tops the week’s sales at $4.3 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Observer Staff |
November 19, 2025

Man's dreadlocks cut goes unresolved

A man accuses his cousin of cutting his dreads while he slept and gaslighting him to believe he cut them himself. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
November 20, 2025

RA Sarasota: Lifting Homes & Spirits

A couple’s response to flooding on LBK becomes a much-needed community solution.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Retiring SPD captain gives tribute to his extended police family

Sarasota Police Department Capt. Demetri Konstantopoulos flips his retirement ceremony to credit his law enforcement family during his 28-year career.

Sarasota
News

By Jack Nelson |
December 4, 2025

Former MLB pitcher and local pizzeria owner is an author

Shane Rawley, the owner of Shaner's Pizzeria since 1991, has published three fiction novels in his "Peter Cobb" series.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
November 8, 2025

Asolo Rep costume shop wins second at Bette Midler's Hulaween

A Sarasota team dressed by Asolo Repertory Theatre won second place in the costume contest at Bette Midler's annual fundraiser for the New York Restoration Project.

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff |
November 5, 2025

September visits in Sarasota County down 15% from 2024

Data released by Visit Sarasota County shows continued downward tourism trend as drive distance travelers opt for more distant travel.

Sarasota
News

By S.T. Cardinal |
November 25, 2025

Storm repairs wrapping up for Longboat green spaces

Longboat Key has seen its share of preservation wins from Sister Keys to Quick Point to Durante Park.

Longboat Key
News

By S.T. Cardinal |
December 2, 2025

'Blade'-wielding man has cops called on him

A man with a blade and investigators discovered a powdery substance at a resort. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Jack Nelson |
November 19, 2025

Sarasota High boys swimming returns to glory by winning state title

The Sailors overcame a coaching change to claim their fifth FHSAA state title in six years.

Sarasota
Sports

By Lesley Dwyer |
November 15, 2025

Lakewood Ranch Main Street motors past a milestone

Some tenants have left. Others have been there for 10, or even 20, years. Amid the changes, Main Street at Lakewood Ranch maintains its original calling: a go-to gathering spot.