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By Observer Staff |
September 11, 2024

Manatee County Commission District 7: Sari Lindroos-Valimaki

Meet the candidate.

Elections

By Observer Staff |
February 13, 2025

Top nature photos from around Sarasota, Longboat Key, East County in 2025-26

Readers from across the region submit their photos to the Observer's 2025-26 Weather and Nature Photo Contest.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
November 5, 2024

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Nov. 7-13

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Andrew Warfield |
November 14, 2024

Welcome back: Debby, Helene and Milton paid us a visit while you were away

The trio of tropical systems left their devastating mark, but there were many other stories in Sarasota during the past offseason.

Sarasota
News

By Vinnie Portell |
February 20, 2025

Sarasota prep baseball players to watch in 2025

Don't miss these game-changing players on the diamond this spring.

Sarasota
Sports

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
June 4, 2024

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 6-12

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Carter Weinhofer |
May 1, 2024

First sea turtle nest of 2024 recorded in Sarasota County

The sea turtle nesting season officially begins May 1, which also marks the start to Longboat Key's sea turtle ordinances.

Longboat Key
News

By Vinnie Portell |
January 30, 2025

Lakewood Ranch CERT hosts pet-preparedness clinic

Preparing pets for disaster isn't as simple as some might think.

East County
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
October 8, 2024

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Oct. 10-16

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Lesley Dwyer |
November 6, 2024

Will Upper Manatee River Road improvements ease congestion?

Manatee County is currently widening the road to four lanes from State Road 64 to the Fort Hamer Bridge.

East County
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
January 1, 2025

What's ahead for Longboat Key projects in 2025

Looking at the year to come, here are a few projects or topics that will likely move along.

Longboat Key
News

In Memoriam |
February 13, 2025

Mary Ann Robinson

Mary Ann Waters Robinson, 97, passed peacefully at home on January 2, 2025, attended by her devoted caregivers.

Sarasota
Tributes & Obituaries

By Observer Staff |
February 5, 2025

Police chief calls for backup to stop a street scuffle

Officers respond when Police Chief Rex Troche spots two men on the verge of a fight in a downtown street. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Vinnie Portell |
December 27, 2024

Braden River senior helps JROTC team have a shot at air rifle tournament

Rachel Walmsley is floating on air after winning her region's air rifle match.

East County
Schools

By Dana Kampa |
January 16, 2025

Donation warehouse to reopen Feb. 1

The Lord's Warehouse on Longboat Key plans to reopen its doors for the season Feb. 1.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
August 15, 2023

Planning at Premier Park in Lakewood Ranch progresses slowly

Manatee District 5 Commissioner Ray Turner said he would like county staff to "step on the gas" in building the Premier Park aquatics and racket center.