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By Observer Staff |
October 2, 2024

Neighbor accosts family over dock blocking his view

A man was ordered to cease contact with neighbors after verbally assaulting them over a new dock as they returned from a boat outing. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Carter Weinhofer |
April 17, 2024

Longboat Key will implement smart city technology as part of pilot study

Cameras around the island will give the town info on traffic counts and pedestrian safety while also showing public beach conditions.

Longboat Key
News

By Jay Heater |
October 7, 2024

Fairways to Freedom takes a swing at sex trafficking awareness

The benefit golf tournament at Tara Golf and Country Club supports Selah Freedom.

East County
Neighbors

By Ryan Kohn |
August 7, 2024

East County Athlete of the Week: Payton Griffin

The Lakewood Ranch High junior girls swimmer wants to reach the podium at the state meet this season.

East County
Sports

By Richard Tatem |
October 7, 2024

Manatee County citizens should support school property tax referendum

School board member Richard Tatem says passing the referendum is essential to providing a quality education.

East County
Opinion

By Andrew Warfield |
July 10, 2024

Opposition grows along with theater's plans for Payne Park Auditorium

Revised lease terms for Payne Park Auditorium are on the table for the Sarasota City Commission.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
May 17, 2024

Controversial condo tower receives partial DRC sign-off

The luxurious Obsidian still faces administrative decisions on street-level adjustments while the Lofts on Lemon II public housing project faces scrutiny.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
August 10, 2024

Furniture store going big and green at University Town Center

City Furniture will open a 120,000-square-foot showroom in UTC's East District by summer 2025.

East County
Business

By Andrew Warfield |
August 16, 2024

City manager describes retirement decision as 'heartfelt anguish'

Marlon Brown's letter of resignation tinged with emotion, gratitude and caution to maintain the city's course toward progress.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
July 18, 2024

Agricultural scene emerges in Sarasota’s school district

New programs are being implemented, while the district prepares to open The Farm, a revamped facility at McIntosh Middle School for raising livestock and other activities.

Sarasota
Schools

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
August 26, 2024

Urbanite's Modern Works Festival 'is like Christmas every day'

The five-day playwriting festival sparks joy for artistic director Summer Dawn Wallace.

Arts + Culture

By Emma Burke |
November 2, 2024

These Sarasota and Siesta Key coffee shops define cool beans

Whether you're stressed, blessed or just coffee-obsessed, here's where to find a good cup of joe.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Observer Staff |
February 14, 2024

Teller calls police over possible fraud after suspicious cash withdrawals

An 87-year-old man's account was frozen after multiple withdrawals by his "fiancé" from bank branches around the city. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Observer Staff |
December 1, 2023

Two-story Italian restaurant to open on St. Armands in early 2024

15 South by Napulè, a Neapolitan-inspired concept, will feature pizzas made in an authentic, gold-tiled oven.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Carter Weinhofer |
October 22, 2024

Officer safely retrieves resident's firearm from flooded home

The resident asked for an officer’s help in retrieving and clearing the submerged shotgun after hurricane flooding. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Andrew Warfield |
October 22, 2024

Sarasota Players returning home to downtown Sarasota

The century-old performing arts organization's lease for Payne Park Auditorium has been approved by the City Commission, including plans to build a new facility nearby.