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By Elizabeth King |
December 5, 2024

Sarasota County tourism 'normalizing' post-pandemic, optimistic for 2025

After a pandemic-era travel boom, Sarasota is seeing a return to normal, market researchers say, with indications of an uptick in some segments of travelers.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
March 26, 2025

Humanitarian recounts late 2024 trip to Ukraine, at Selby Library

Tania Vitvitsky shared her observations in the Ivano-Frankivsk, Kyiv and Lviv regions in August and September 2024.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
July 29, 2024

Bobby Jones Golf Club financially outperforming expectations

Budget projections anticipate the newly renovated city-owned golf course to end next fiscal with a nearly $1.3 million fund balance.

Sarasota
News

By Vinnie Portell |
January 8, 2025

Lakewood Ranch High student creates 'Science Stars' to inspire tweens

Yulia Morales hopes to show kids how science can be fun with monthly experiments.

East County
Schools

By Adam Hughes |
April 10, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for March 24-28 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Siesta Cove home on Siesta Cove Drive tops the week’s sales at $3,995,000.

Sarasota
Real Estate

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 Carter Weinhofer |
February 26, 2025

SeaHorse owners, guests happy to return to Longboat condo-hotel resort

Staff and owners were the core of the recovery process, which now brings SeaHorse Beach Resort back to fully operational.

Longboat Key
News

By Liz Ramos |
April 23, 2024

Manatee School District faces major transportation challenges

Population spike, driver shortage and a wide geographical coverage area are among the top problems facing Manatee County.

East County
Schools

By Observer Staff |
March 26, 2025

Playful hair pulling reported as battery

Platonic friends face police scrutiny after a man pulls a woman's hair because "she likes it," he said. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Vinnie Portell |
April 16, 2025

East County Athlete of the Week: Anthony Dela Cruz

The Braden River senior placed in traditional and olympic lifts at the 2A state championships.

East County
Sports

By Ian Swaby |
April 8, 2025

Graci McGillicuddy presented with Lifetime Achievement Award

Republican Party of Sarasota County recognizes her work on behalf of abused children, including through her co-founding of All Star Children's Foundation.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
March 2, 2025

The Bay in Sarasota receives $1 million 'capping' gift

The grant completes Patterson Foundation's giving to Bay Park Conservancy at $10 million in gifts and challenge matches.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
September 2, 2024

Work underway for new Van Wezel engineering report

Karins Engineering has begun its deep dive into the building as the Purple Ribbon Committee awaits its evaluation for future use.

Sarasota
News

By Madison Bierl |
April 8, 2025

Lakewood Ranch Library to host Garden Fest

The Lakewood Ranch Garden Club's Garden Fest will have 50 vendors, educational speakers and crafts for kids.

East County
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
March 11, 2025

Steve Branham wins race for Longboat Key at-large commission seat

Branham will take over the at-large seat currently held by Mike Haycock. The town's subaqueous loan referendum and two charter amendments passed, as well.

Longboat Key
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
September 2, 2024

New boat lift for LBK Police will help with response time, increase patrol hours

The department now has three boat lifts on the island, which will help the officers be more efficient on the water, according to Chief of Police George Turner.

Longboat Key
News

By State College of Florida Advanced Technology Center |
July 18, 2024

Youth+Innovation STEM Programs at the State College of Florida Advanced Technology Center

SCF offers a dynamic range of pre-college workshops, camps, homeschool classes, and after-school activities designed to give students a head start in STEM fields.