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By Andrew Warfield |
October 22, 2024

New city attorney, interim city manager named by Sarasota commission

The Sarasota City Commission unanimously choose Joseph Polzak as city attorney and long-time employee Doug Jeffocat as interim city manager.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
January 1, 2025

East County road projects to watch in 2025

The 44th Avenue East extension project will be wrapping up as work on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard begins.

East County
News

By Emma Burke Jolly |
October 6, 2024

Embrace the pumpkin flavors at these Sarasota eateries

Here's where to get into the fall spirit, even when it's 90 degrees outside.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Petra Rivera |
December 29, 2024

Executive Director leads Paradise Center into a new era

Following the footsteps of Suzy Brenner, Amy Steinhauser is working on making the center into a place that everyone can call home.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
November 5, 2024

Sarasota, Manatee county 2024 general election results

The 2024 general election was held Nov. 5. The voter turnout was high in both Sarasota and Manatee counties.

Elections

In Memoriam |
October 18, 2024

Jack Franklin Richardson, D.M.D.

Jack Franklin Richardson, D.M.D., a husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024, at the age of 84.

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

By Adam Hughes |
October 9, 2024

Top residential real estate sales for Sept. 23-27 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Sleepy Lagoon Park home on Penfield Street tops the week's sales at $1.7 million.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Dylan Campbell |
December 19, 2024

Booker High girls basketball charts its own course

The Tornadoes are off to a strong start in 2024.

Sarasota
Sports

By Matt Walsh |
October 23, 2024

Sarasota City Commission

This week, in our final installment of recommendations, we are focusing on the three Sarasota City Commission races.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
August 7, 2024

Debby's impact felt after dumping historic rainfall on Sarasota

The National Weather Service reports nearly 18 inches of rain fell in Sarasota, the fourth highest reading in the state.

Sarasota
News

By Letter to the Editor |
September 23, 2024

Ford-Coates refutes Moran's charges

The Sarasota County Tax Collector answers allegations made by her challenger in the November election.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Carter Weinhofer |
December 11, 2024

Boat lift restrictions under review after residents experience losses

Longboat Key residents spoke up about how boat lifts under current restrictions didn’t stand a chance with the storm surge from Hurricane Helene.

Longboat Key
News

By Adrian Moore, Max Gulker |
November 20, 2024

Price gouging: Much ado about nothing

As Floridians rebuild and recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the issue of price gouging always captivates politicians and the media.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Ian Swaby |
October 31, 2024

Seniors get into costume at Halloween Boo Bash

The Halloween Boo Bash at Senior Friendship Centers showed there are no age limits when it comes to enjoying Halloween.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
May 20, 2024

Ride of Silence honors cyclist victims of roadway accidents

The 22nd annual ride, a 7-mile loop through downtown Sarasota, was held in honor of cyclists injured and killed on public roads.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Emily Walsh |
February 28, 2024

Start spreading the news

Out with the old, in the with the new. The Observer may be the only newspaper company in the country installing new news racks.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
July 28, 2024

CareerEdge awards nine upskilling work grants to local companies

The grants will provide funding to enhance the skill sets of workers to help foster a stronger workforce and higher wages.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
August 8, 2024

Fairgrounds operator calls aging site a valuable community asset

Despite failed efforts to redevelop and improve the site, Rory Martin says county should appreciate its value "instead of poking fun at us."

Sarasota
News

By Elizabeth King |
August 6, 2024

SRQ adds flight to Philadelphia-Delaware

Avelo Airlines is adding a seasonal route between Sarasota-Bradenton and the Delaware Valley.

Sarasota
News

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

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