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By Ian Swaby |
October 8, 2024

Siesta businesses prepare for Hurricane Milton as they recover from Helene

Just two weeks after the previous devastating storm surge, business owners braced for a hurricane impact once again.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
August 31, 2024

Piccolo wins statewide aviation leadership award

The president and CEO of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport has been honored by the Florida Airports Council.

Sarasota
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
November 5, 2024

Sarasota Orchestra composes a climate-proof future

The Sarasota Orchestra moves ahead on its new music center as it welcomes a new maestro.

Arts + Culture

By Carter Weinhofer |
May 29, 2024

Lighting concerns for sea turtles prompt town investigation

Now a month into sea turtle nesting season, a resident said artificial lights visible from the beach could disorient hatchlings.

Longboat Key
News

By Matt Walsh |
January 22, 2025

The Gulf of America: Yes!

Given what Mexico has done to the United States, Mexico doesn’t deserve to have that wonderful body of water named after it.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Ian Swaby |
November 28, 2024

Farmer education program gives aspiring growers a head start in the field

UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County has partnered with Mote Aquaculture Research Park to use its facility for the program, which gives farmers hands-on farming and business development experience.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Dylan Campbell |
January 7, 2025

Braden River High has state title contenders in girls weightlifting

The Pirates look to defend their regional title in 2025.

East County
Sports

By Liz Ramos |
October 2, 2024

Construction continues on two east Bradenton campuses

Haile Middle School nears completion on its renovation and addition while Tara Elementary is nearly half complete.

East County
Schools

By Lesley Dwyer |
July 17, 2024

More roundabouts planned for Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County is working with Lakewood Ranch developers on a series of roundabouts from University Parkway to State Road 64.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
March 26, 2025

Playful hair pulling reported as battery

Platonic friends face police scrutiny after a man pulls a woman's hair because "she likes it," he said. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Dylan Campbell |
December 4, 2024

Cougars volleyball coach immediately saw leadership qualities in Russell

Cardinal Mooney senior Izzy Russell committed to play beach volleyball at Austin Peay State University just five years after taking up the sport.

Sarasota
Sports

By Ian Swaby |
May 30, 2024

Salvation Army opens Sarasota food pantry to meet increased need

The nonprofit introduced the new services in response to a rising number of visitors to the Venice location and food requests from those seeking utilities assistance in Sarasota.

Sarasota
News

By Jay Heater |
January 29, 2025

Lakewood Ranch's elite home market continues to grow

Stock Development closes out Lake Club with a $6.3 million sale.

East County
Opinion

By Ian Swaby |
December 8, 2024

Downtown Sarasota lights new Christmas tree

The "Light Up The Night" Fresh Fridays event offered live music, a giant snow globe and more, but the focus was the new, larger Christmas tree at Selby Five Points Park.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Marty Fugate |
February 20, 2025

Family values, commitment to quality on the menu at Phelan Family Brands

CEO and co-Owner Grant Phelan discusses the family business, including its newest member, Deep Lagoon Seafood & Oyster House.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
September 9, 2024

Art Center Sarasota executive director is stepping down

Kinsey Robb is leaving to pursue a nonprofit visual arts role in New York City.

Arts + Culture

By Dylan Campbell |
December 30, 2024

The top 10 East County athletes to watch in 2025

These 10 athletes are poised to have big seasons in the new year.

East County
Sports

By Carter Weinhofer |
February 4, 2025

Construction hours change for storm-related repairs on Longboat

Construction is allowed to commence between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Saturdays. No construction is allowed on Sundays or holidays.