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By Observer Staff |
March 16, 2023

2023 Summer Camps in Sarasota, Manatee - General

Your guide to summer camps this year in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

Summer Fun Guide

By Lesley Dwyer |
February 27, 2024

Manatee County impact fees will increase over the next 4 years

The move was delayed after the Manatee-Sarasota Building Industry Association disputed the most recent study.

East County
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
August 1, 2023

Investment in police compensation, vehicles already paying off

Take-home vehicles and increased salaries and benefits for Longboat officers have helped the department fill vacancies.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
January 29, 2024

Attorney alleges Battie had prior knowledge of hoax racist Facebook post

The attorney for Kelly Franklin says evidence shows that Sarasota City Commissioner Kyle Battie was aware of the hoax nearly a month before presenting it at a meeting.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
April 30, 2024

Sarasota County fire training academy receives funding approval

The County Commission allocates $43 million to build the first phase of a regional facility.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
August 20, 2024

Grassroots candidates dominate Manatee County's primary election

Bob McCann upsets incumbent Ray Turner in District 5 Commission race while Carol Felts wins in District 1.

East County
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
January 29, 2024

Corrosion caused Longboat power issues during Idalia, FPL says

During Hurricane Idalia, 20 underground transformers failed and left 400 Longboat Key residents without power for 15 hours.

Longboat Key
News

By Letter to the Editor |
August 31, 2023

What separates Sarasota from other Florida cities

A reader writes that free parking contributes to Sarasota's inclusiveness and quality-of-life appeal.

Sarasota
Opinion

In Memoriam |
June 11, 2024

Charles R. Greenhouse

Charles R. Greenhouse died in Sarasota, Florida, on May 25. He was born in New York City, the only son of Charles A. Greenhouse, a physician, and the former Anna Raynes.

Sarasota
Tributes & Obituaries

By Andrew Warfield |
April 15, 2024

Street entrance for 10-story condo tower's garage denied

The 16 future owners of 1274 4th Street Residences will have to use an alley to access parking thanks to the Planning Board's decision.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
July 19, 2024

Sarasota County Public Hospital Board, at-large Seat 1: Sharon Wetzler DePeters

Meet the candidate.

Elections

By Janet Combs |
March 10, 2024

Feline fine at the 20th Anniversary Gala for Cat Depot

The nonprofit celebrated by spotlighting several of its residents looking for their fur-ever homes.

Black Tie

By Observer Staff |
May 5, 2024

MPO seeks public input on transportation vision plan

The plan outlines key projects to improve mobility and safety on roads, public transit and pedestrian/bike paths.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
July 18, 2024

Sarasota County Commission District 1: Teresa Mast

Meet the candidate.

Elections

By Sidra Wali |
May 10, 2023

Longboat author celebrates unsung historical figures in children's books

Al "Mifflin" Lowe's most recently published book, "Forgotten Founders," delves into the American Revolution.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Liz Ramos |
August 19, 2024

Support system key to 'best first day' in Manatee schools

Jason Wysong says he wants to sustain the momentum he established leading the district.

East County
Schools

By Ian Swaby |
July 18, 2024

The ins and outs of pick-up and drop-off

Parents and a school principal offer their advice on successfully navigating the scene of pick-up or drop-off time.

Sarasota
Schools

By Carter Weinhofer |
May 14, 2024

Police evict man found sleeping on a resident’s balcony

The man, a former caretaker for the property, was found sleeping on the balcony without permission. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.