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By Carter Weinhofer |
September 13, 2023

Public concern, project updates kick off Town Commission’s return

The Sept. 11 regular commission meeting included concerns about emergency dispatch, undergrounding updates and a few resolutions.

Longboat Key
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
September 6, 2024

Manatee Citizens Academy offers a look at local government

The Citizens Academy offers residents insight into how Manatee County operates.

East County
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
April 5, 2025

Engines and lions roar at Big Cat Habitat

The animal sanctuary hosted Sarasota Cars and Coffee on April 5.

East County
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
February 13, 2025

SPAC proposal pared to two buildings estimated at $407 million

Instead of four structures, the architect for the Sarasota Performing Arts Center has scaled plans back to two buildings with an option for a future second, smaller theater.

Sarasota
News

By Dana Kampa |
February 3, 2025

Lord's Warehouse reopens to community acclaim

The Lord's Warehouse, badly damaged by last year's hurricanes, fully reopened for the season over the weekend.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
March 18, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 20-26

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Dylan Campbell |
February 12, 2025

East County Athlete of the Week: Maggie Yull

The sophomore forward has been the offensive engine for the Out-of-Door Academy girls varsity soccer team this season.

East County
Sports

By Observer Staff |
February 26, 2025

Noise complaint escalates into trespassing, resisting arrest

A late-night call to Indian Beach Park finds suspects playing loud music in a car and drinking from open containers. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Carter Weinhofer |
October 23, 2024

Longboat underground utilities project timeline now uncertain after storms

After Florida Power & Light needed to respond to back-to-back major hurricanes, it will likely have to push back the timeline for the town's ongoing project.

Longboat Key
News

By Ryan Kohn |
April 21, 2024

Tim Widing wins 2024 LECOM Suncoast Classic

Widing outlasted Patrick Cover and Steven Fisk to get the win at Lakewood National Golf Club.

East County
Sports

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
March 11, 2025

'Anne Frank's Tree' grows in Sarasota

Chamber Orchestra of Sarasota will perform the Florida premiere of Victoria Bond's 2023 composition.

Arts + Culture

By Eric Snider |
January 28, 2025

Local groups pull together to pull off big-time benefit concert

Rock concerts, especially ones produced on short notice, can be rife with challenges and obstacles. This one, to raise money for local hospitality workers battered by storms, came together nicely.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Vinnie Portell |
January 19, 2025

Manatee County Fair begins with nonstop entertainment

The fair continues its run in Palmetto through Jan. 26.

East County
Neighbors

By Janet Combs |
February 9, 2025

Selby Gardens' Orchid Ball celebrates new exhibit featuring George Harrison

The "Here Comes the Moon" theme kicked off Harrison's exhibit, which highlights his passion for gardening.

Black Tie

By Marty Fugate |
March 15, 2025

Urbanite's 'No One is Forgotten' shines light on plight of hostages

Winter Miller’s play “No One is Forgotten" strips its story to the existential bone. While it's a work of fiction, the play is based on the stark reality of the hostage experience.