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Ex-con tells his mother she has to move out
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 4, 2026
Ex-con tells his mother she has to move out

A man claimed his federal probation prohibits co-habitation and that his mother must move out. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
A rendering of the new Sarasota Memorial Hospital-North Port.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 3, 2026
Solid bond ratings fuel further health care system expansion

Thanks to favorable ratings that cut the cost of borrowing, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is funding more than $1 billion in expansion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Taco Shell fast-food chain will be the first such res­taur­ant at Water­side Place, although this one will be sail­ing on King­fisher Lake.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 1, 2026
APRIL FOOL: Taco Shell sails into the Waterside Place market

The fast-food restaurant, modeled after another entry, will float the idea of convenience at the Lakewood Ranch hub.

  • April Fools
Longboat Key’s Planning and Zoning Board met at Town Hall Tuesday, Nov. 18 to discuss solar panels, building inspections and tree regulations.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • November 25, 2025
Longboat Key to consider adding solar power chapter to town code

Solar panel installations are not prohibited under town code currently but could still lead to code enforcement action.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Austin Venhaus and Aaron Rutsky
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 11, 2026
Walls go up as Sarasota's first climbing gym nears opening

Formerly known as Project 24 Climbing, Hexrock Climbing is set to open at the beginning of April.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Nate Gold stands with his horse Alonzo.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 2, 2026
The key to happiness? Rock climber-turned-horse trainer says it's all about flow

After years of competition and traveling the world chasing his dreams, Nate Gold has found the most contentment at his Sarasota home with his family.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The former Mixon Fruit Farms store is being discussed as a future site for a library.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 7, 2026
Monthly farmers market coming to Mixon Farms site

The first round opens March 15, with dates in April and May. A nine-month season will resume in September.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Elite Sports Recovery Center |
  • March 26, 2026
Unlocking the Power of Active Healing

In today’s world of performance and longevity, recovery is no longer passive.

  • Health
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Terry Creighton lines up a shot at a Feb. 15 tennis session at The Sanctuary.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 20, 2026
The Sanctuary kicks off season's activity with tennis pro

Claudiu Retean, a Sports Professionals Association-certified tennis pro, offered technique tips and motivation at the Feb. 15 session.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Gracie, who was trained at Dogs Inc., has returned happiness to the life of Lakewood Ranch's Mark Thornsbrough.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 6, 2026
By the Grace of Dogs Inc., Lakewood Ranch resident sees the light

Detached retinas sent Mark Thornsbrough into darkness and depression, but Gracie the guide dog has restored his passion for life.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Police respond to marina where boat owner was stowing away contractors
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • March 10, 2026
Police respond to marina where boat owner was stowing away contractors

The owner of a boat slip hid painters on his boat to evade marina staff trying to enforce a no painting rule. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
District 5 representative Ron Cutsinger will be the 2026 chairman of the Sarasota County Commission.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 15, 2025
Stormwater, budget and spiffing up Siesta Key named county priorities

Sarasota County commissioners worked on their to-do list for the coming calendar year at their annual retreat.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Wearing her mother's favorite color, Abby Ferreira, one of Cathy Ann "Cam" Maddox's children, raises a glass in memory of her mother on March 21 at Harry's Continental Kitchens with Brian Maddox. He said his late wife wanted a celebration of life that brought together loved ones and friends to smile, share fond memories and show their support for the Longboat Key Turtle Watch, a conservation program she passionately championed.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 24, 2026
Longboat volunteer supports conservation through celebration of life

Cathy Ann "Cam" Maddox, a passionate supporter of the Longboat Key Turtle Watch, spotlights conservation in her memory.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pendry Residences Tampa |
  • March 19, 2026
2026 Brings Exciting Progress at Pendry Residences Tampa

Pendry Residences Tampa's impressive tower is taking shape as one of Downtown's most anticipated residences.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
Artist Maria A. Guzmán Capron beside one of her large-scale textile works featured in “Maria A. Guzmán Capron: Penumbra,” on view at Sarasota Art Museum through Sept. 27.
  • By Su Byron |
  • March 30, 2026
Season is still sizzling. Make sure to take in some shows before summer arrives.

Five compelling reasons to wander galleries, catch a performance and reconnect with Sarasota’s creative pulse.

  • Arts + Culture
On vacation from chilly Pittsburgh are the Matt family: Joe, 6-year old Everly, Brionna and 3-year old Ada.
  • By Janet Combs |
  • January 2, 2026
Pineapple Drop ushers out a 'perfect square year'

Sarasota's 26th annual New Year's Eve celebration drew about 40,000 downtown to welcome in 2026 with its time-honored tradition.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Florida Power & Light (FPL) |
  • December 11, 2025
Florida Families Can Help Neighbors and Celebrate an Energy-Efficient Holiday

Tips to Save Energy All Season Long and a Chance to Win Holiday Energy-Efficiency Kits for 80 Floridians

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Map shows the three areas of Sarasota's draft traffic calming plan.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 5, 2026
City plans community meetings about draft traffic-calming plan

Three community meetings are planned to introduce and gather input about the city's draft neighborhood traffic calming plan maps.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A bird box for purple martins sits on the golf course at the Ritz-Carlton Members Club of Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 13, 2026
Wildlife checks into the Ritz in Lakewood Ranch

The Ritz-Carlton Members Club earns recertification with the Cooperative Sanctuary Program.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
"A Beautiful Noise," a musical that tells the story of Neil Diamond's life through therapy sessions, comes to the Van Wezel from March 31 to April 4.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 24, 2026
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 26-April 2

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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