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By Vinnie Portell |
December 9, 2024

Busy hurricane season enforces need for community aid

Lakewood Ranch Community Emergency Response Team will focus on growing awareness before disasters hit.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
August 17, 2023

Parking program proposals would mean $3.5M increase in city revenue

The new parking director proposes replacing free spots with paid ones and stricter parking garage polices, but Sarasota city commissioners were told it's not about the money.

Sarasota
News

By Dylan Campbell |
December 10, 2024

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Talia Busser

The Cardinal Mooney junior is averaging 10.5 points-per-game this season.

Sarasota
Sports

By Lesley Dwyer |
December 10, 2024

'Sandwich King' Owen Han returns to Out of Door Academy

Han graduated in 2016 and went on to become a culinary influencer.

East County
Neighbors

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 Ryan Kohn |
July 30, 2024

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Devin Mignery

The Cardinal Mooney High quarterback is primed for a big 2024 season.

Sarasota
Sports

By Carter Weinhofer |
December 18, 2024

Spanish Main Yacht Club almost recovered from hurricane damage

Two months after hurricanes Helene and Milton, residents of the condominium community are still unable to live in their units, but the board said the recovery effort is turning a corner.

Longboat Key
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
February 14, 2025

Deadline approaches for 2024 catastrophic property tax refund

Residents can now report property damage and file applications through the Manatee County Property Appraiser's website.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
August 29, 2024

Sarasota County Commission District 3: Shari Kay Thornton

Meet the candidate.

Elections

By Observer Staff |
December 10, 2024

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Dec. 12-18

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Carter Weinhofer |
October 25, 2024

Commissioners wary of assessment for post-hurricane canal upkeep

Longboat Key commissioners now want to tread lightly about imposing additional tax assessments for the canal maintenance program during the town’s hurricane recovery.

Longboat Key
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
October 1, 2024

Back-to-back hurricanes heighten stress for Manatee County residents

Lakewood Ranch psychiatrist Stacy Greeter said Post-traumatic stress disorder gets activated from past negative storm experiences.

East County
News

By Matt Walsh |
January 8, 2025

Don’t fret; growth slowing

For those who chafe at the so-called ‘out of control’ growth, take a breath. Florida’s and the local growth rates are slowing for good.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Janet Combs |
November 17, 2024

Guests SPARCCle at Starry Night Soiree to celebrate 45th anniversary

Benefiting the Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center, the event welcomed more than 240 guests to Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

Black Tie

By Andrew Warfield |
November 22, 2023

Affordable housing plans unveiled for commercial areas in Sarasota

Density and height bonuses in new mixed-use zoning districts are designed to incentivize affordable housing development.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
November 27, 2024

Vacationing couple ends up in Sarasota Bay

A man and woman get a sinking feeling while hanging out with a man they just met on his anchored boat. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.