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By Observer Staff |
December 27, 2024

School zone speed cameras activate Jan. 6

Speeds outside of six Sarasota schools will be monitored by speed detection devices resulting in $100 fines for offenders.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
August 28, 2024

Manatee Community Concert Band rocks Waterside Place

The band played classics including "Moon River" for the August installment of Sights and Sounds.

East County
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
November 20, 2024

Save Our Seabirds reopens after hurricanes with future goals in mind

The avian rescue and rehabilitation facility on City Island reopened to the public on Nov. 18 after nearly two months of being closed after hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Longboat Key
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
February 13, 2024

Two East County residents join Manatee Planning Commission

Monaca Onstad and Jeffrey Eslinger were appointed to the board on Feb. 1.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
October 11, 2024

Downed power line shuts down Links Avenue

Crews needed several hours to cut the power so firefighters could work.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
December 31, 2024

Looking ahead to the top Sarasota County news in 2025

New county buildings, mall redevelopment planning and Siesta Key hotel battles are all in store for the coming year.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
December 17, 2024

University Town Center holiday lights get bigger and brighter

A 25-foot Santa and 15-foot snowman, imported from Italy, are new to this year's display.

East County
Neighbors

By Dylan Campbell |
December 17, 2024

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Liza Collier

The Sarasota High sophomore was a force to be reckoned with on the girls varsity volleyball team this season.

Sarasota
Sports

In Memoriam |
January 2, 2024

Phillip J. Kreis, Jr.

Phillip J. Kreis, Jr. of Sarasota, FL and formerly of Pittsburgh, PA and Longboat Key, FL passed away on December 18, 2023.

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

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 Vinnie Portell |
January 30, 2025

Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch honors its Teacher of the Year

Nicholas Haas adapts to the times to keep students excited.

East County
Schools

By Observer Staff |
March 16, 2023

2023 Summer Camps in Sarasota, Manatee - Science

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

Summer Fun Guide

By Eric Garwood |
April 6, 2020

Seven cases of COVID-19 reported from Longboat Key

State's ZIP code reporting system indicates "5 to 9" cases, but town-by-town listing shows seven.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
January 9, 2025

Water treatment project earns environmental award

The expansion and upgrade of the Bee Ridge Water Reclamation Facility has earned top recognition from the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
October 25, 2024

Columbia Restaurant on St. Armands to reopen Oct. 26

Cha Cha Coconuts is also back after nearly a month of work to repair damage from hurricanes.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
January 29, 2025

Sarasota Art Museum paintings exhibit puts the focus on the viewers

Joe Fig used photography, software and painting to create his "Contemplating Vermeer" series.

Arts + Culture

By Andrew Warfield |
August 13, 2024

Commissioners mull how to replace city attorney

Sarasota City Attorney Robert Fournier and Deputy City Attorney Michael Connolly are retiring next spring; likely replacements are current law firm partners.