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By Matt Walsh |
March 26, 2025

Time for a SPAC reboot

The most recent city-SPAC meeting showed a lot of misalignment among the players. Here are four key issues to be resolved to keep it going.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Lesley Dwyer |
July 15, 2025

What does it take to use Manatee schools as hurricane shelters?

In the midst of a severe storm, no one is turned away from the Manatee County schools that serve as shelters.

East County
Schools

By Vinnie Portell |
July 29, 2025

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Grayson Martin

Martin has bulked up on strength and experience headed into his senior year.

Sarasota
Sports

By Liz Ramos |
August 23, 2024

Homebuilder donates house proceeds to cancer research

A competitive spirit combined with a big heart motivates a Lakewood Ranch homebuilder to orchestrate a six-figure cancer charity donation.

East County
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
September 24, 2024

East Manatee Fire Rescue expands specialized services

The fire district purchased a trailer stocked full of specialty equipment meant to handle the most complicated calls.

East County
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
April 16, 2025

Longboaters come together for annual Sister Keys Cleanup

A total of 48 volunteers traveled out to the "adopted islands" to haul back about 4,453 pounds of trash and debris on April 12.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
May 4, 2025

Hungarian festival connects people of different nationalities

The event, now in its 18th year, features archery, falconry shows, live music and dance, and other offerings.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Eric Garwood |
April 16, 2025

Sarasota's Good Friday procession a seasonal tradition on Main Street

Some government offices are closed, and there will be no classes for public school students.

Sarasota
News

By Dana Kampa |
April 26, 2025

Price uptick leads to pause in Bird Key Yacht Club rebuild

Leadership says it is pausing the project for 90 days after receiving an unexpectedly high final estimate, but it isn't giving up on construction.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
May 12, 2025

Go Ahead and Do It: Sarasota Vortex Tour

Tap into Sarasota’s wild side with a tour blended with nature, energy and mindfulness that promises to awaken your senses and elevate your spirit.

Arts + Entertainment
Spotlight Partners

Manatee County addresses Hurricane Debby flooding

A county study finds plenty that didn't happen during Hurricane Debby, but few causes other than an enormous rainfall.

East County
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
January 7, 2025

Longboat Key readies for 2025 Citizens Academy class

The town of Longboat Key still has seats open for the upcoming Citizens Academy starting on Jan. 15.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
June 25, 2025

Visitors begin bidding farewell to Sarasota's City Island arm of Mote exhibits

After generations of visitors have enjoyed being entertained and educated at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, many took the opportunity to say farewell before operations shift to the new facility near University Town Center.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
May 4, 2025

Downtown Sarasota hosts Spring Craft Fair

The event showcased works by artisans such as jewelry, photography, painting.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
May 15, 2025

Sarasota students write letters about Florida for Virginia third grader

A letter from a Virginia third grader's class asked what life is like in Florida. Sarasota students provide answers.

Sarasota
Sports

By Dana Kampa |
June 6, 2025

New owners of Euphemia Haye excited to save 50-year-old restaurant

Preserving and celebrating this Longboat Key staple is personal for Rachel Ghormley's family.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Jay Heater |
July 17, 2025

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities launches its first golf tournament

Calusa Golf and Country Club in Lakewood Ranch will host the inaugural event Sept. 17.

East County
Opinion

By Andrew Warfield |
April 1, 2025

Sarasota Planning Board rejects alley vacation for multifamily development

The two-tower Saravela application moves on to the City Commission without an endorsement from the Planning Board, which cited a lack of a site plan in its recommendation to deny the vacation of Fourth Way.