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By Ryan Kohn |
April 11, 2024

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Susan Lowther

The Riverview High girls lacrosse senior is climbing the national points rankings in 2024.

Sarasota
Sports

By Vinnie Portell |
February 26, 2025

East County Athlete of the Week: Kaydence Evans

Braden River softball player struck out 13 batters and knocked in five runs in the first two games.

East County
Sports

By Gayle Williams |
June 9, 2025

Shostakovich piano trio leaves a lasting impression at Sarasota Music Festival

A trio of festival artists creates an otherworldly effect with piano, violin and cello.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Adam Hughes |
August 5, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for July 21-25 in Lakewood Ranch

A home in Azario Esplanade topped the week's sales at $1.7 million.

East County
Real Estate

By Ian Swaby |
July 5, 2025

Community enjoys barbecue, bubbles at Selby Gardens' Fourth of July

Selby Gardens hosted its annual Fourth of July All-American Cookout.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
January 15, 2025

Agriculture, development boundary priorities grow in Manatee

The Manatee County Commission sets priorities for 2025, with preserving agriculture and the Future Development Area Boundary at the top of the list.

East County
News

By Eric Garwood |
July 31, 2025

Record home sale at $30.3 million closes for Longboat Key property

The property called "Serenissima" previously broke sales-price record in 2020.

Longboat Key
News

By Dylan Campbell |
January 22, 2025

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Ava Kozicky

The senior attacker is primed for another massive season for the Sarasota High girls lacrosse team.

Sarasota
Sports

By Observer Staff |
December 19, 2024

Suspected Lakewood Ranch porch pirates arrested

The Bradenton suspects were seen on doorbell video, deputies say.

East County
News

By Adam Hughes |
July 31, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for July 14-18 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A two-home property in Desota Park on Datura Street to tops the week's sales at $3.8 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Dana Kampa |
March 10, 2025

New shop aims to be one-stop shop for Longboat Key real estate

Owners of new dual home watch and real estate businesses celebrate their official launch.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
February 20, 2025

SPAC pact still faces City Commission uncertainty

A rising price tag on pared-down project, the county's fiscal disinterest and bay view easements make commissioners uneasy over committing to next design phase of the Sarasota Performing Arts Center.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
March 31, 2025

Manatee County commissioners consider booting planning commissioners

Commissioner Jason Bearden says planning commission seats are used as a recruitment tool toward commission seats.

East County
News

By Dana Kampa |
April 16, 2025

Residents learn from hurricane damage

After facing widespread infrastructure damage, local business owners and residents are finishing the last of their rebuilding and looking ahead to next season.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Vinnie Portell |
March 25, 2025

East County Athlete of the Week: Denzel Diaz

Denzel Diaz allowed one unearned run over six innings against The Out-of-Door Academy.

East County
Sports

By Emily Leinfuss |
January 27, 2025

Hall-of-famer Judy Thomas reflects on a career spent on the ice

The celebrated ice skater and show recruiter looks back on five decades of career spins, flips and jumps. "It’s not designer brands or Olympic medals that define you," she says. "It’s your experiences, relationships and work ethic."

Siesta Key
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
December 7, 2024

Resiliency projects likely to rise in priority for Longboat Key after hurricanes

Town staff calculated financial hits from Hurricanes Helene and Milton and anticipate that resiliency will be top of mind for commissioners' future planning.