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Man arrested on charge of assault with canned goods
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2025
Man arrested on charge of assault with canned goods

After being called a racially charged word, a man responded by hurling canned food at a woman, causing a minor injury. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Bradenton photographer Jimmy Chadsey hangs a painting on the wall.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 14, 2025
Artists showcase unique creations at St. Armands Art Festival

The festival with craft marketplace brought an assortment of puzzles, NASA photos and even unzipped rocks..

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch graduate Parker Severs won a six-man playoff at Waterlefe Golf & River Club on May 8 to advance to the final round of qualifying for the 125th U.S. Open.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • June 11, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Parker Severs

Severs competed at the final round of U.S. Open qualifying on June 2.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cindy Gordon, board chair of the Florida West Coast Avian Society, says pet birds such as parrots have special needs, but the upside of ownership is well worth it. Chewy and Chester obviously think so.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 20, 2025
Florida West Coast Avian Society takes flight at Music on Main

Those who attend can learn about the responsibilities of having a pet bird.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A fence surrounds the area that hosted pickleball courts at Lakewood Ranch Park. New courts are expected to be finished this summer.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 22, 2024
County hears LWR resident concerns on development, pickleball courts

The "All Things Lakewood Ranch" Manatee County Commission meeting was set up to provide easy access to the government officials for Lakewood Ranch residents.

  • East County
  • News
Jared Walker is the ringmaster at the 2025 Summer Circus Spectacular, which runs from June 13 to Aug. 9 at The Ringling's Historic Asolo Theater.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • June 4, 2025
Come one, come all to the Summer Circus Spectacular

Make it a family day with the Summer Circus Spectacular at The Ringling.

  • Arts + Culture
Cinda Krouk, Joy Stone and Barbara Najmy of the Lake Club Women's Giving Circle say they love helping foster kids through their sneaker drive.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 1, 2025
This sneaker drive fits the Lake Club Women's Giving Circle

The fundraising group has a goal of donating 400 pairs of sneakers to foster kids through The Twig.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Road rage car change ends in arrest on weapons charge
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2025
Road rage car change ends in arrest on weapons charge

As officers untangled an incident when three vehicles were chasing a fourth, weapons were discovered in one of the vehicles. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Marjorie Snyder Peabody Stapleton (1923-2025)
  • In Memoriam |
  • July 21, 2025
Marjorie Snyder Peabody Stapleton

Marjorie Snyder Peabody Stapleton, age 101, of Longboat Key, Florida passed away on July 11, 2025 in Stuart, Florida after complications from a brief illness.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
The socialized cats have indoor and outdoor access, so Luna is relaxing on the "catio."
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 29, 2025
Manatee County kittens need foster and permanent homes

The need is more urgent since an outbreak of feline distemper at the Bishop Animal Center.

  • East County
  • News
Sisters Stephanie and Samantha Esposito, grandchildren of longtime Longboaters Anthony and Mabel Esposito, both recently graduated from medical school.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • May 20, 2025
Longboat Key residents celebrate two granddaughters' med school graduations

Class of 2025 includes two graduates from medical school hailing from the Longboat Esposito family.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Johnny Lackaff
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • February 19, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Johnny Lackaff

Sailors guard scored 30-plus in two regional playoff games.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Construction takes place on Wellen Park High School on May 7.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 14, 2025
Construction projects are on the move in Sarasota's schools

As the school year approaches, the Sarasota school district progresses on several high-profile construction projects.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Jazzmin Carson and Raleigh Moseley II star in "Titan and the Muse" at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe from July 17-20.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for July 17-23

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

  • Arts + Culture
This alley separates the Hyatt Regency property (right) and The Quay Block 1. Kolter Urban proposes to build above the west half of the alley at 15 feet.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 6, 2025
Quay developer appeals Kolter Urban Planning Board adjustment

The owner of Blocks 1 and 9 in The Quay claims Kolter Urban's plan to redevelop the adjacent Hyatt Regency property is in violation of multiple city code restrictions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota, Manatee sandbag centers open in anticipation of heavy rains
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 1, 2025
Sarasota, Manatee sandbag centers open in anticipation of heavy rains

With a potential round of heavy rain possible this week, Sarasota County will open its sandbag-distribution sites from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 2.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A proposed cross-section of 10th Street between Central and Lemon avenues.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 14, 2025
City wins federal grant for Complete Streets projects

A $12 million RAISE grant will provide the bulk of the funding to convert several blocks of 10th Street and Boulevard of the Arts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Flooding in the area of Celery Fields caused by Tropical Storm Debby in 2024.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 9, 2025
Sarasota County hires new Stormwater Department director

Former Sarasota County employee Ben Quartermaine has been selected to head the county's new Stormwater Department.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Madison VandenBrekel represented Longboat Key in this year's Miss Florida USA pageant.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • June 30, 2025
Debut Miss Longboat Key shares experience competing for state title

Madison VandenBrekel, who spent her summers growing up on Longboat Key, said she enjoyed connecting with fellow competitors at her first pageant of this scale.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 12, 2025
Sarasota continues experiment with electric school buses

As the district tests electric buses under a grant-funded initiative, leaders track factors like costs per mile and long-term maintenance needs.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
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