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Charlie Mopps' promotion to Public Works Director was announced by Town Manager Howard Tipton on Jan. 17.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 27, 2025
Charlie Mopps promoted to Longboat Key Public Works Director

Mopps was previously the Project Manager and Assistant Public Works Director, then served as interim director for the past three months.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The parade helped usher in the holiday season.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 6, 2024
The best holiday events in Sarasota and Siesta Key

Here are events to help you enjoy a merry holiday season.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Midnight Pass before it closed in 1983.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 2, 2024
Helene reopened Midnight Pass, but for how long?

Volunteers with shovels are trying to reshape the inlet that closed 40 years ago in an effort to continue the tidal exchange of water, which was restored by the hurricane.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Two indicted in Sarasota jury duty fine scam
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 8, 2025
Two indicted in Sarasota jury duty fine scam

The victim reportedly sent $12,000 to a woman impersonating a Sarasota County Sheriff’s deputy.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Laura and John Bourjaily are grateful to be celebrating Christmas together.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 18, 2024
Tara resident saved by daughter's kidney donation

John Bourjaily feels blessed to be alive this Christmas after receiving a kidney from his daughter.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Robert Paslaqua, Kay Rosaire, Clayton Rosaire and Ken Paslaqua
  • By Janet Combs |
  • November 22, 2024
Big Cat Habitat holds Safari Soiree to help repair hurricane damage

A faux paux at Flip Flops and Fashion, birthday surprises and more tidbits from the social scene.

  • Black Tie
The championship field at Sarasota County's 17th Street Park youth softball complex will feature a center field berm for spectators. The field is oriented toward the northeast to avoid direct sun toward home plate.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 30, 2024
Work on reimagined 17th Street Regional Park begins early 2025

The 18-month project first phase is expected to be complete in late 2026, including a youth and adult softball complex and multi-purpose athletic fields.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ella Walker, 17, Abby Duplissey, 19, Patty Foley and Lauren Taylor Nock perform with the ballet team.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 18, 2025
Sarasota Ski-A-Rees host first show since hurricanes

Although waters were rough, the waterskiing nonprofit still braved the conditions to offer its first performance since hurricanes Helene and Milton.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kay Eyermann of Eagle Trace in Lakewood Ranch launched a successful interior design business, Serene Coastal Living, at the age of 70.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 14, 2023
Design talent knows no age when it comes to starting a career

A Lakewood Ranch woman proves that she has an artistic eye when it comes to designing homes.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Pulpo, patatas bravas, picanha and piquillos rellenos are on the menu at Beso.
  • By Emma Burke |
  • January 11, 2025
These Sarasota tapas are the talk of the town

Grab a glass of sangria and prepare for a parade of tapas that’ll keep the good vibes — and your plate — overflowing.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Sarasota's new EcoRover will provide waterside access to the mobility challenged at Lido Beach.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 14, 2024
Public mobility options make beaches accessible for those with disabilities

The new EcoRover and Longboat Key Fire Rescue's sand wheelchair empower people to explore area beaches independently.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The site plan of the new Sarasota County Regional Fire Training Academy, color-coded in phases under current funding.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 11, 2024
New $73M fire academy needed now, says County Commission

Sarasota commissioners douse plans to build a pared-down $53.8 million training facility and ask staff to explore additional funding sources.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Polo Club's Tim Hornung has followed a blueprint for success his entire career.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 21, 2024
Polo Club resident sets example for the ages

Tim Hornung has connected with all age groups through a career filled with success.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Parking Division General Manager Broxton Harvey is proposing gate-free entry and exit systems for city owned parking garages such as this one at St. Armands Circle.
  • 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
Riverview High junior running back Isaiah Belt.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 25, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Isaiah Belt

The Riverview High junior running back had a breakthrough game against Booker High.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Ellen Lehman took fifth place in the 119-pound weight class in the 2A Olympic category at the girls weightlifting state championships on Feb. 14.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • February 26, 2025
Braden River weightlifter becomes first freshman to medal in school history

Ellen Lehman wrapped up a record-breaking year with a fifth-place finish at states.

  • East County
  • Sports
Manatee County officials warn that a predicted tropical storm could cause flooding in some areas on Sunday.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 2, 2024
Manatee County declares state of emergency ahead of tropical storm

Invest 97L is predicted to strengthen into a tropical storm that could impact the majority of Florida.

  • East County
  • News
Division Chief Bob Mikulski, Administrative Officer Stephen Beecher and Chief Lee Whitehurst work out of Station 1 on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 12, 2024
SMR ignited trust for fire district growth

In 1994, there was only one fire station. Now, East Manatee Fire Rescue has 10 stations and a training tower.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch High School's Maya Gilkison, Maya Kopija, Isaiah Schulz and Ryniah Milner work in the blood lab at SunCoast Blood Centers.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 21, 2024
SunCoast Blood Centers give Lakewood Ranch students glimpse at medical field

The students started as volunteers and were hired to work in the blood lab.

  • East County
  • Schools
Debutante Callaway Johnson with escorts Noah Johnson and Addison Wiggins.
  • By Janet Combs |
  • January 7, 2025
Tips to get your new year started right

Don't wash your hair, but do wear red or yellow underwear to bring health, love, luck and happiness to 2025.

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