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Deaths rose under Bondi
  • By Adrian Moore, Jacob Rich |
  • February 12, 2025
Deaths rose under Bondi

Fewer Americans are drug addicts, yet more people are dying from drug use. Law enforcement’s crackdown on opioids just caused users to shift to fentanyl.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
County Administrator Jonathan Lewis told commissioners during the budget hearings pay  raises are intended to bolster job retention and recruitment. (File photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 14, 2022
County millage rate dips slightly as commission sets max rate

With countywide property values spiking by 17.6%, the Sarasota County Commission set an essentially flat maximum millage rate for fiscal year 2023.

  • Sarasota
  • News
CareerEdge offers a no-cost HVAC technician training program.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 24, 2025
CareerEdge Funders Collaborative releases 2024 impact report

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce initiative added $1.3 million to the two-county economy, according to the 2024 report.

  • Sarasota
  • News
AI: The next new frontier?
  • By Kat Wingert |
  • April 9, 2025
AI: The next new frontier?

While some media organizations are clamoring to be leaders in artificial intelligence, the Observer is following a different approach.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Salvation Army Captain, Jim Curry, speaks to the Longboat Key Kiwanis on Thursday Jan. 9, 2025.
  • By Michael Harris |
  • January 10, 2025
Longboat Key reaches new heights in Salvation Army donations

Despite the hurricanes that hit the Key, Longboaters continued to give for the cause.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The saturated carpet in the Grand Foyer at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall has been replaced with polished concrete.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 12, 2024
Purple Ribbon Committee embarks on its last phase in January

Philosophical differences emerge as members tasked to recommend repurposing the Van Wezel begin to share thoughts about its report to the City Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rebecca Adams, the CEO of Keller Williams Coastal Living II, finishes a Scripture verse that will go to a child in need of a bed.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 8, 2025
Keller Williams' volunteers work on 'Red Day' to put this problem to bed

Company employees provide labor for the Beds for Kids nonprofit on their annual day of service.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The former S.H. Kress store in downtown Sarasota is an example of a property that would be eligible to transfer its by-right developable height and density to a developer of a receiving site.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 20, 2024
Planning Board backs plan to trade height for historic preservation

The plan to allow owners of historic structures to sell development rights now goes before the Sarasota City Commission with requests for additional considerations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gov. Ron DeSantis made a quick stop at Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar in Sarasota on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, to survey damage from Tropical Storm Debby.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 7, 2025
Sarasota commissioners OK a range of dredging plans, spending

Officials urge the public to speak up to help expedite work in Phillippi Creek.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ken Ludwig takes a creative journey with Asolo Repertory Theatre
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 15, 2025
Ken Ludwig takes a creative journey with Asolo Repertory Theatre

Ludwig talks about developing his Asolo Rep world premiere, "Lady Molly of Scotland Yard," in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
Suspicious man dancing in the street 'just enjoying his time'
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 17, 2024
Suspicious man dancing in the street 'just enjoying his time'

The man was later found playing his drum and down in the dumps. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Volunteers traversed to Sister Keys by kayak and boat for the 2025 Sister Keys cleanup.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 16, 2025
Longboaters come together for annual Sister Keys Cleanup

A total of 48 volunteers traveled out to the "adopted islands" to haul back about 4,453 pounds of trash and debris on April 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch sophomore Liam St. John set the school record for the longest javelin throw (53.36 meters) at the 4A Region-3 meet on May 3.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • May 6, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Liam St. John

Lakewood Ranch sophomore sets the school record for longest javelin throw at regional meet.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch CERT's Dick Plotkin and Dave Esslinger talk about using drones after a hurricane to help the community.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 20, 2025
Lakewood Ranch CERT explores the use of drones

Manatee County Sheriff's Office explains its use of drones during a CERT meeting at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

  • East County
  • News
The lot at 6920 Gulf of Mexico Drive may be the new home for a north-end community center through Manatee County.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 9, 2025
Manatee County commissioners reaffirm commitment to LBK community center

County commissioners verbally committed to making the community center a reality on Longboat Key, though a property purchase appears to be the new best option.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The family who runs Sips, from left to right: Micah Carter, Justina Carter, Chris Carter and Lorenza Condensa.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 24, 2025
Sips celebrates two years of keeping Longboat residents caffeinated

Over the past two years, the family-owned coffee and breakfast business has been able to expand its offerings, and its family.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Longboat Key's Bayfront Park is one of Suncoast Waterkeeper's weekly sampling sites.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 12, 2025
Suncoast Waterkeeper releases 2024 water quality report

The report shows trends in the region's concentrations of enterococci, a bacteria that is a fecal matter indicator.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Alitza Trumpler leads a Q&A with Katie Moulton and Winfred van Workum at Pierre Condominiums about the transition from The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort to St. Regis Longboat Key Resort.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • April 30, 2025
Leaders of Longboat Key's resorts reflect on evolution

From hurricane devastation to hitting the top 100 hotels, St. Regis Longboat Key Resort has undergone a transformative journey.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Blues artist Dylan Triplett gets into his work during his set at the Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival at Waterside Place.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 9, 2024
Should Lakewood Ranch music fans be singing the blues?

side of ranch

  • East County
  • Opinion
Casey Wortmann and Dekyi Rongé star in "No One is Forgotten" at Urbanite Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 28, 2025
Defying cruel captivity with loving solidarity

Urbanite Theatre's "No One is Forgotten" puts the audience into a pressure-cooker environment.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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