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By Andrew Warfield |
January 10, 2024

Sarasota moves toward expanding vacation rental regulation

City Commissioner Erik Arroyo maintains his opposition, comparing the ordinance to "using a sledgehammer to kill a fly."

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
April 17, 2025

Ringling College president announces retirement plans

Larry Thompson will continue to serve through the 2025-26 academic year, planning to step down in May 2026.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
February 4, 2025

Town Commission gives higher boat lift ordinance first approval

The new ordinance would change the way boat lift height is measured on Longboat Key and give boat owners a couple more feet to make lifts more resilient.

Longboat Key
News

By Madison Bierl |
March 25, 2025

VFW Post 12055 donates $10,000 to Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee

Lee Waters, a VFW Post 12055 member, wanted to help Meals on Wheels continue to feed the hungry.

East County
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
March 4, 2025

Manatee County responds to red tide effects on northern beaches

The county spent the end of February raking beaches daily to clean up fish kills for beachgoers, and county officials say the area is in the clear for now.

Longboat Key
News

By Dana Kampa |
March 10, 2025

New shop aims to be one-stop shop for Longboat Key real estate

Owners of new dual home watch and real estate businesses celebrate their official launch.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
December 29, 2024

CreArte Latino enters the new year with a new space

The organization, which serves as a creative hub for the Hispanic/Latino community, held the grand opening for its space on Dec. 9.

Sarasota
Business

By Carter Weinhofer |
October 30, 2024

Longboat Key receives additional police support from state agencies

To help with traffic control and deter looting, the Longboat Key Police Department is receiving supplemental patrols from departments from Jacksonville to Miami.

Longboat Key
News

By Liz Ramos |
December 3, 2024

Braden River High JROTC cadets volunteer for Habitat for Humanity

Cadets help refurbish a home for new owners as a service project.

East County
Schools

By Vinnie Portell |
April 10, 2025

The 2025 prep softball and baseball stars of Sarasota

These players have been the best on the diamond this spring.

Sarasota
Sports

By Jay Heater |
March 23, 2025

Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation celebrates its 25th anniversary

Founder John Clarke honored along with the Junior Humanitarian of the Year.

East County
Neighbors

In Memoriam |
November 13, 2024

Edward Cohen

Edward D. Cohen of Longboat Key FL, born in NYC April 1925, died Oct. 29th 2024, just six months shy of attaining his goal of 100 years old.

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

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

By Ian Swaby |
April 23, 2025

Betty J. Johnson Library celebrates 20th anniversary

The library, founded in 2003, is located in the predominantly Black community of Newtown.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
April 9, 2025

Town works to rebalance funds after estimated $7.6M in hurricane expenses

Longboat Key Finance Department staff are working through FEMA claims and managing the town’s budget to complete hurricane-related expenditures that total.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
May 1, 2025

Sarasota estimates $17 million remains in post-storms damage

According to a city report it will take two years and $17.4 million to repair hurricane damage and replace lost piers in Sarasota parks along the waterfront.