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Tyranny of Trump's tariffs
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 30, 2025
Tyranny of Trump's tariffs

Who is ripping off whom in international trade. How can Donald Trump know more about tariffs than 250 years of economic evidence? Tariffs punish everyone.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
In a 2022 report by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, sea levels along U.S. coastlines are predicted to rise as much as 1 foot by 2050.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 5, 2024
Town moves ahead on ordinance to increase maximum seawall height

No minimum height can be established at present, but Longboat Key town staff recommended a greater maximum height allowance to address resiliency.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Allegiant Air celebrates the opening of Concourse A at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport with a custom wrap on one of its aircraft.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 15, 2025
SRQ sets all-time monthly record in March

Nearly 600,000 passengers traveled through the airport's two concourses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Campers and staff members get soaked by the giant bucket of water.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 26, 2025
Summer Skills Camp in Lakewood Ranch gives kids with special needs a lift

Lift ABA hosts the camp, that includes field trips to places like the Waterside Park splash pad.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Cinda Krouk, Joy Stone and Barbara Najmy of the Lake Club Women's Giving Circle say they love helping foster kids through their sneaker drive.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 1, 2025
This sneaker drive fits the Lake Club Women's Giving Circle

The fundraising group has a goal of donating 400 pairs of sneakers to foster kids through The Twig.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital |
  • June 26, 2025
Steffany’s story: Finding Purpose in Rehabilitation

  • Health
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The city of Sarasota will share important community notices through its verified Neighbors account.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 8, 2025
Sarasota adds Neighbors by Ring to its news and alert network

Through its verified Neighbors account, the city will share important community notices, including critical information during hurricane season.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Varone Orthodontics |
  • June 26, 2025
Confident Smiles Start With Clear Options

With gentle, personalized care and flexible options, kids and teens can achieve a healthy smile without disrupting their daily lives or confidence.

  • Health
Sponsored Content
Sales of Waterside homes, such as this Lakehouse Cove home that sold for $1,775,000 in January, continue to go to contract much faster than the countywide average.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 31, 2025
Lakewood Ranch is still a seller's paradise

With its lifestyle draw, Lakewood Ranch has been insulated against trends in other parts of Sarasota and Manatee counties that have seen real estate sales slow down.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee seeks applicants interested in DOGE-style committee
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 17, 2025
Manatee seeks applicants interested in DOGE-style committee

The five-member group would work with statewide effort.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota softball junior Ashlan Guengerich had five hits and five RBIs across two regional playoff wins last week.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • May 21, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Ashlan Guengerich

The RBI machine has helped power the Sailors to the final four

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Luis Guevara.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 18, 2025
Orioles minor leaguer dies in Sarasota personal watercraft crash

Luis Guevara, 19, was killed in a head-on collision off Lido Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gov. Ron DeSantis, speaking Thursday at Booker High School in Sarasota,  presented $100,000 checks to education foundations in Sarasota and Manatee counties.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • October 17, 2024
Sarasota granted $100,000 in hurricane aid for school staff

More than 4,000 school district employees have responded to a survey on needs.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Amy Farrington, Mike Bennett, Scott Farrington and Jacob Farrington celebrate Scott Farrington's win for the republican nominee of the supervisor of elections. He will face write-in candidate Thomas Dell in the general election.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 13, 2024
Scott Farrington takes over as Manatee supervisor of elections

The former chief of staff in the elections office will return to the office as its supervisor.

  • East County
  • News
Camryn Duley has loved snakes since the age of 5. She takes Ghost, her cinnamon pied ball python, in public often to debunk the idea that snakes are dangerous and scary.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • May 14, 2025
This Ghost, a cinnamon pied ball python, shows off in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch High sophomore Camryn Duley takes her cinnamon pied ball python out in public to show that not all snakes are dangerous.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The center turn lane would benefit drivers entering Country Club Shores.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 6, 2023
Longboat Key reaffirms infrastructure project priorities

Two roundabouts, turn lanes and the complete streets project are still priorities for the town moving forward.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Booker High rising senior Chauncey Kennon is being recruited by many of the best college football programs.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • June 3, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Chauncey Kennon

Kennon, a top football recruit, scored in Booker's spring game.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch resident Tim Carnahan self published his book “Under Development: A Commonsense Approach to Being Your Best (A Young Professional's Guide),” which gives advice to young professionals seeking guidance to make the most out of their careers.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • June 11, 2025
Lakewood Ranch author shares advice for young professionals

Tim Carnahan shares his life experience as a business employee and mentor through his book, "Under Development: A Commonsense Approach to Being Your Best (A Young Professional's Guide)."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Braden River is in a better spot this spring following a year of coach and player turnover.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • May 21, 2025
Braden River football hopes to become a winning program in 2025

The Pirates are owning a bounce-back mentality coming off a 2-7 season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Tammy Hauser is the founder of Discover Sarasota Tours.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • April 9, 2025
Take Tammy's trolley to learn all about Sarasota

Discover Sarasota offers hassle-free tours of the city's architecture, history and culture.

  • Arts + Culture
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