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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

By Andrew Warfield |
July 8, 2024

FST challenge match brings $2 million donation for Arts Plaza

Florida Studio Theatre has raised $41 million of its $57 million goal to build a new downtown Arts Plaza.

Sarasota
News

By Ryan Kohn |
September 14, 2024

High school football roundup: Sept. 13

Six Sarasota and East County teams were victorious Friday night.

Sarasota
Sports

By Lesley Dwyer |
September 20, 2024

Mixed reviews for proposed dining, entertainment spot in Lakewood Ranch

A revised application for Backyard Social will be reviewed by the Sarasota Planning Commission on Oct. 3.

East County
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
October 8, 2024

Police investigate suspicious man walking barefoot on the island

A resident called to report a man walking along Gulf of Mexico Drive barefoot, but the man claimed to have his shoes stolen. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

In Memoriam |
November 18, 2024

Ivo F. Waerlop

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ivo F. Waerlop, who left us peacefully on July 28, 2024, at the age of 86 after a long battle with cancer and kidney disease.

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

By Andrew Warfield |
October 3, 2024

County approves $2 billion budget

Sarasota County commissioners officially set the fiscal year 2025 budget at a reduced countywide millage rate of 3.30%.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
September 10, 2024

Charter Review Board, District 2: Stephen Webber

Meet the candidate.

Elections

By Observer Staff |
September 29, 2024

County offers instructions for applying for FEMA assistance

Guidelines include applying for specific hurricane relief and damage from multiple storms.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
May 16, 2024

Vision for Main Street face-lift will require parking compromise

Sarasota city staffers tell DID board members "we have to be able to meet people halfway" when it comes to eventual complete street design.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
April 23, 2024

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for April 25 to May 1

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Dylan Campbell |
December 16, 2024

Out-of-Door Academy girls soccer takes the hard road

The Thunder has scheduled tougher opponents to help prepare for the postseason.

East County
Sports

By Petra Rivera |
October 30, 2024

Longboat Key small businesses seek public's help after losing everything

After hurricanes Helene and Milton affected them greatly, local businesses ask for help from the Longboat Key community to keep their businesses from closing down.

Longboat Key
Business

By Carter Weinhofer |
July 10, 2024

Libraries shift focus from physical collections to community hubs

With a public library branch headed to Longboat Key, Sarasota County staff highlight the ways in which libraries have evolved to offer a full suite of resources and events.