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By Dylan Campbell |
January 7, 2025

Braden River High has state title contenders in girls weightlifting

The Pirates look to defend their regional title in 2025.

East County
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
January 20, 2025

With Poly installed, what's next Sarasota's roundabout art program?

Now that Poly has been installed in the roundabout at U.S. 41 and 14th Street, the city still faces the question of where to place sculptures originally planned for other traffic circles.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
March 26, 2025

Susan Phillips leaves behind a legacy of dedication to Longboat Key

Phillips spent 27 years taking on a heap of responsibilities as the town manager's assistant and has the stories to prove it.

Longboat Key
News

By Ian Swaby |
March 4, 2025

Children’s Business Fair teaches kids entrepreneurial skills

The fair, hosted through a partnership between Nailed It DIY Studio and Girls, Inc., offered kids a chance to built their entrepreneurial skills.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
May 29, 2024

Lighting concerns for sea turtles prompt town investigation

Now a month into sea turtle nesting season, a resident said artificial lights visible from the beach could disorient hatchlings.

Longboat Key
News

By Ian Swaby |
April 2, 2025

Daughters of the American Revolution chapter celebrates 100 years

The service organization, which is open to women who are descended from someone involved in aiding the American Revolution, hosted a celebration at Marina Jack.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
February 5, 2025

Manatee County trashes plans to sell property near Lena Road Landfill

The county was in negotiations to sell the land to D.R. Horton, but commissioners voted to cancel negotiations.

East County
News

By Jay Heater |
January 9, 2025

Miakka Golf Club built to be secret garden, 'environmental win'

Fry/Straka Global Golf Course Design created the newest Myakka City golf club to extraordinary environmental standards.

East County
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
December 3, 2024

Man frustrated with broken ATM calls Longboat Key police

The man needed cash and thought the police could assist. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Eric Snider |
March 28, 2025

Anne Essner works to preserve Sarasota’s notable buildings for all to enjoy

When she moved to Lido Shores, Anne Essner fell for the Sarasota School's aesthetic. Now, as board chair of Architecture Sarasota, she leads the preservation and celebration of mid-century design.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
January 30, 2025

Discussions continue around possible east Manatee County building moratorium

Developments east of county utilities, fluoride in the water and speeding tickets are all on track to be limited.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
August 14, 2024

Passenger turns violent against presumed good Samaritan

Picked up in downtown and taken to a bayfront park, a woman begins hitting her would-be rescuer as he calls police. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Jay Heater |
May 21, 2024

Tribute to Heroes Parade to honor former NYC firefighter

Steve Lubrino, who served at the World Trade Center, will be grand marshal of Lakewood Ranch's Memorial Day parade.

East County
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
January 23, 2025

Sarasota County opens downtown cold weather shelter

The Salvation Army will open at 5 p.m. Thursday.

Sarasota
News

By Jay Heater |
December 9, 2024

Should Lakewood Ranch music fans be singing the blues?

side of ranch

East County
Opinion

By Ryan Kohn |
August 31, 2024

Pirates football lacks firepower in early-season play

Braden River High has scored one offensive touchdown in its first two games of 2024.

East County
Sports

By Carter Weinhofer |
January 28, 2025

Commissioners choose not to impose canal maintenance tax in 2025

Still lacking an agreed-upon taxing method and not wanting to impose an additional tax after hurricanes, the commission decided to push the program down the road.