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Holly Ye recently completed a software engineering bootcamp through the State College of Florida Coding Academy. She is an educator transitioning to a career as a fullstack web developer.
  • By James Peter |
  • July 21, 2023
The road to higher education for Sarasota and Manatee students has changed

Students face more competitive college admissions, shifting career pathways and increased expectations from employers.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Tyranny of Trump's tariffs
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 30, 2025
Tyranny of Trump's tariffs

Who is ripping off whom in international trade. How can Donald Trump know more about tariffs than 250 years of economic evidence? Tariffs punish everyone.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Allan Knight will take over the Cardinal Mooney High indoor volleyball program. Knight has won two FHSAA state titles in his coaching career, which has spanned more than 25 years.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 6, 2024
New Cardinal Mooney volleyball coach brings state title experience

Allan Knight has won state titles at Bishop Moore Catholic and Timber Creek High.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Rebecca Adams, the CEO of Keller Williams Coastal Living II, finishes a Scripture verse that will go to a child in need of a bed.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 8, 2025
Keller Williams' volunteers work on 'Red Day' to put this problem to bed

Company employees provide labor for the Beds for Kids nonprofit on their annual day of service.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Opera is the only opera company in the world to have performed all of Verdi's operas, including "Rigoletto."
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • November 12, 2024
Sarasota Opera renews its vows to Verdi with concert program

The Sarasota Opera revives its fall concerts showcasing the prolific Italian composer.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota County School Board District 3: Tom Edwards
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 19, 2024
Sarasota County School Board District 3: Tom Edwards

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
A rendering by SB Architects of 1000 Boulevard of the Arts, which will include 117 condominiums in the west tower (right) and a Hyatt Centric Harborside hotel in the east.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 27, 2025
Hyatt redevelopment branded as 1000 Boulevard of the Arts

Kolter Urban releases details for the Hyatt redevelopment project to include 117 luxury condos and the Hyatt Centric Harborside hotel. An appeal of a Planning Board adjustment remains pending.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A digital version of Booker High alum Josiah Booker (8) snags a pass for Central Michigan University in front of a University of Akron defender in "College Football 25." Booker is a freshman wide receiver at CMU.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 17, 2024
'College Football 25' brings back memories, creates new ones

After an 11-year hiatus, the video game franchise is back — and with local athletes involved.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The John Ringling Estates home has four bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,794 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 30, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for April 14-18 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A John Ringling Estates home on North Washington Drive tops the week's sales at $9.75 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Small plane crashes in eastern Manatee County
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 23, 2025
Small plane crashes in eastern Manatee County

First responders called to Bald Eagle Airfield along State Road 64.

  • East County
  • News
Will Parard, the head of culinary for Oysters Rock Hospitality
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 30, 2024
Former Café L'Europe chef leads the restaurant into a new era

New Head of Culinary for Oysters Rock Hospitality Will Parard plans to bring a mix of his Florida roots and unique flavors to Café L'Europe and Anna Maria Oyster Bars.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Heidi walks in the pet parade with Violet Ditucci and Krista Post.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 22, 2023
Sarasota Pride Festival celebrates diversity with colorful array of activities

The event brought together a concert, a "RuPaul's Drag Race" performer, pets in costume, a vendor marketplace and more.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Heroes' Village in Newtown expects to begin welcoming tenants this summer.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 1, 2025
Affordable apartments for veterans are nearly completed

Heroes' Village, a 10-apartment development dedicated to affordable veterans housing, will welcome its first residents this summer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Windward at Lakewood Ranch opened a new amenity center in August 2022.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 5, 2024
Lakewood Ranch remains best-selling multigenerational community in US

Lakewood Ranch keeps its standing as No. 1 for the sixth consecutive year.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River High rising senior quarterback Lucas Despot received his first offer from Shorter University on June 25.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 9, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Lucas Despot

The Braden River High quarterback received his first offer from Shorter University on June 25.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch doctor charged with soliciting porn from minor
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 10, 2025
Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch doctor charged with soliciting porn from minor

Investigators say the chat took place on the social media platform Reddit.

  • East County
  • News
A new historical marker was dedicated at Gillespie Park.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 12, 2025
New Gillespie Park historical marker honors Sarasota's first mayor

The new marker honors the contributions of John Hamilton Gillespie, the "father of Sarasota," in the park bearing his name.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
After years of working with the military and law enforcement with explosives, Lakewood Ranch's John Scomillio found his best partner was a dog. He now works part-time at Dogs Inc.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 27, 2025
Former explosives expert gets a charge out of helping dogs

Lakewood Ranch's John Scomillio has made a home for himself at Dogs Inc.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Saddened guitar player found on church steps after hours
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 29, 2025
Saddened guitar player found on church steps after hours

The man told police he stopped during a late-night drive to play guitar at the church, but did not have permission to be there. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 17, 2024
Airport seeks independent permitting for construction projects

Lying in three jurisdictions, SRQ President and CEO Rick Piccolo asks the Sarasota legislative delegation to sponsor a bill to help expedite capital improvements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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