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Out-of-Door Academy sophomore Maggie Yull scored once in regulation and in penalty kicks to help the Thunder capture the 1A District 10 title over Bradenton Christian Jan. 28. Here, she prepares to receive a corner kick against Braden River High on Dec. 5.
  • 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
Cariloha Sarasota lost about 80% of its inventory due to hurricanes Helene and Milton.
  • 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
Emilia Kalev reads to Olive, a pug, during the Read with the Dogs program at Gulf Gate Library.
  • 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.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cardinal Mooney's RJay Mosley catches a deep ball from Devin Mignery against Booker High. Mosley would score on the play.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 11, 2024
Early season takeaways for Sarasota football programs

Two area teams appear to be postseason contenders, while the other three have work to do.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Ian and Amanda Huezo, Jessica Mendez, Executive Director Lynn Rasys and Mendez's friend Erica Molinar attend Farm to Table Tampa Bay in November. The event benefited the Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 11, 2024
Florida nonprofit eases the financial stress of cancer

The Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation covers the cost of living expenses for patients actively undergoing cancer treatment.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
"The Mousetrap" runs through Sept. 15 at Venice Theatre's Pinkerton Theatre in Venice.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 27, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Aug. 29 to Sept. 4

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Ava Noto is a sophomore point guard for the Riverview Rams.
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • December 4, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Ava Noto

The sophomore point guard leads Riverview in points-per-game this season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota Yacht Club built a playhouse for a Harvest House campus.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 12, 2024
Sarasota Yacht Club builds a playhouse for Harvest House

Club members teamed up to fund and build a playhouse for children who live at Harvest House campuses.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Boats make their way towards Midnight Pass.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 28, 2024
Boats numbering in the hundreds parade through Midnight Pass

Hosted by Killin It, the parade brought together local boaters who hoped to promote awareness of their enthusiasm for keeping Midnight Pass open.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Sand dunes rise to nearly the top of the first floor at one of the Hermitage Artist Retreat's historic buildings following Hurricane Helene.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • October 8, 2024
Can the Hermitage Artist Retreat find refuge from the storm?

Hermitage CEO Andy Sandberg vows to rebuild after being hit by a hurricane twice in two years.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2024
Sandbags to be available in Sarasota County, Longboat Key as storm approaches

Self-serve stations will be open Tuesday and Wednesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The conceptual drawing for The Bay master plan includes a site for a new Sarasota Performing Arts Center, shaded in purple.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 2, 2024
Funding for new performing arts center divides county and city

County commissioners' recommendation forecasts no tax increment financing revenues for the Sarasota Performing Arts Center architect contract.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Plans are to add floors 3-8 to the end of the Art Ovation hotel to include eight new rooms and a rooftop expansion.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 20, 2024
Art Ovation hotel plans eight-room expansion

New floors are planned to be added above existing space at the northwest corner of the current building.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City of Sarasota declares state of emergency
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2024
City of Sarasota declares state of emergency

The declaration provides the city with more flexibility regarding expenditures and resource allocations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Crime tape surrounds the home at 722 S. Boulevard of the Presidents on Lido Key Sept. 3. Two men were found dead at the home which was operating as an Air B&B, police said.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 3, 2024
Sarasota police investigate deaths on Lido Key

Two adult male victims were found in the 700 block of South Boulevard of the Presidents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Barbara Ford-Coates
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2024
Sarasota County Tax Collector: Barbara Ford-Coates

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
The Unit 701 condominium at 35 Watergate Drive has three bedrooms, three baths and 3,751 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 25, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for July 8-12 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey and Nokomis

A condominium in The Tower Residences tops the week's sales at $3.25 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Long Range Transportation Plan Project Manager William Roll speaks to attendees at the Phase 1 Visioning workshop.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 2, 2024
MPO seeks public input to shape 2050 transportation priorities

Shrinking funds and higher costs mean closer scrutiny in developing the long-range transportation plan update for the Sarasota-Manatee region.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The roundabout at Gulf of Mexico Drive and Broadway Street is intended to improve safety at the intersection.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 4, 2024
Town updates transportation wish list

Longboat Key commissioners continue advocating to the regional Metropolitan Planning Organization for four town projects.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Obsidian would be built on this site next to Bay Plaza. The single-story building with seven storefronts will be demolished.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 28, 2024
Obsidian OK'd, but final approval is far from achieved

Bay Plaza residents have appealed administrative approval of adjustments of the 342-foot residential tower to the Planning Board, setting into motion perhaps two years of possible legal battles.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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