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Clark Road traffic slowed as diesel fuel spill is cleaned up
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 1, 2025
Clark Road traffic slowed as diesel fuel spill is cleaned up

Two eastbound lanes near Honore Avenue are closed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Frank Folsom Smith (1931-2025)
  • In Memoriam |
  • April 7, 2025
Frank Folsom Smith

Frank Folsom Smith was an influential member of the Sarasota School of Architecture and the lead architect for Sarasota’s landmark Plymouth Harbor retirement community.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Boy hides in a dryer to avoid bedtime
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 12, 2025
Boy hides in a dryer to avoid bedtime

A juvenile calls 911 from the confines of a dryer drum where he tried to avoid bedtime and a frustrated father. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Christ Church of Longboat Key plans to repurpose the lot at 6350 Gulf of Mexico Drive to increase parking and part of a beautification project.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 16, 2025
Christ Church moves forward with long-term expansion plan

The church hopes to increase parking and add outdoor space for the organization by repurposing the lot at 6350 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2010
Historic discounts offered on merchandise

Pining for a peacock T-shirt? Then become a member or renew your membership at the Longboat Key Historical Society and receive 10% off all merchandise at the group's museum, 6826 Gulf of Mexico Drive. But act now. The deal is history Feb. 1. Visit longboatkeyhistory.org.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Florida Studio Theatre Arts Plaza will be built next door to the current building on First Street.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 9, 2024
FST's expansion has first meeting before city staff

Florida Studio Theatre is proposing apartments, hotel rooms, parking deck and new performance spaces in its new Arts Plaza.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Retired Sarasota City Manager Marlon Brown has waved goodbye to municipal government, but not necessarily to local public policy influence.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 12, 2024
After stepping back, Marlon Brown is looking to keep stepping up

Like many others, Marlon Brown has already found his retirement home in Sarasota. The former city manager is now weighing how to influence public policy from the outside looking in.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Charlie Hosier and Drew Pintacuda said they've missed out on some moments in high school but ultimately changed their lives for the better by locking down commitments to play at the next level through MLS Next.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • February 25, 2025
Soccer players sacrifice high school experiences to chase dreams

Lakewood Ranch's Charlie Hosier and Drew Pintacuda gave up the typical high school life for MLS Next.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High junior girls golfer Emily Storm took medalist honors in the program's win against Venice High and Saint Stephen's Episcopal.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 11, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Emily Storm

The Lakewood Ranch High rising junior golfer has been on a summer hot streak.

  • East County
  • Sports
Joe Cartelli and Rhonda Daniels show off their moves on the dance floor at FemCity's latest Egyptian-themed fundraiser for Teen Court.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • May 5, 2025
Teen Court benefits from latest FemCity fashion fundraiser

Artists walked the runway at Marina Jack on Friday evening to help raise funds for offering young offenders a second chance.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A full remediation of Concourse B is required Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport before the airport can be opened to the public.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 11, 2024
Airport closed to commercial flights until Oct. 16

The entire roof over Concourse B has been damaged.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Save these dates in 2025 for Longboat Key events
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 30, 2024
Save these dates in 2025 for Longboat Key events

2025 is a packed year of classic Longboat Key events for all residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
One dead after single-vessel boat crash off Longboat Key
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 17, 2024
One dead after single-vessel boat crash off Longboat Key

The Friday night incident involved a single vehicle with seven passengers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nicole Radomski with Trooper, Shelby Welch with Freckles and Natalie Tilton with Rusty. These pit-mix pups are waiting to find their forever families.
  • By Janet Combs |
  • April 13, 2025
Mission Pawssible helps Humane Society of Sarasota County find forever homes for area animals

The entertaining and heart-warming luncheon helped raise funds to rehabilitate stray animals and connect them with new families.

  • Black Tie
Braden River senior Alisson Gonzalez was a state meet qualifier last season in the 129-pound weight class.
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • January 7, 2025
Braden River High has state title contenders in girls weightlifting

The Pirates look to defend their regional title in 2025.

  • East County
  • Sports
Fort Hamer road, bridge widening to cost $190.5 million
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 11, 2024
Fort Hamer road, bridge widening to cost $190.5 million

Manatee County held a public hearing to share its plans for the corridor from Upper Manatee River Road to U.S. 301.

  • East County
  • News
Groundbreaking on phase two of Selby Gardens expansion master plan is expected in late 2025.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 3, 2025
Selby Gardens passes three-quarter mark in Phase 2 fundraising

Work is planned to begin in late 2025 for the second of three rounds of improvements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 1, 2025
APRIL FOOL: County takes direction toward corrections

The corrections department will take over most of the Lakewood Ranch Library's second floor.

  • April Fools
Tyler Michaels King and Derdriu Ring star in "Dancing at Lughnasa," which runs through April 19 at Asolo Repertory Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 2, 2025
Asolo Rep's 'Dancing at Lughnasa' looks back at a magical summer

The Mundy sisters don't know it, but their lives are about to be upended.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Kelly Garrett, community partnership specialist with Empath Health Tidewell Hospice, talks through some of the challenges and benefits of caring for a loved one.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 17, 2025
Being a caregiver includes caring for oneself

Community partnership specialist Kelly Garrett offered advice on how caregivers can make sure they are taking adequate care of themselves while helping their loved ones.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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