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By Observer Staff |
May 15, 2024

Officer takes 'bewildered' bird for a ride

A jaywalking sparrow was taken to Save Our Seabirds, the invasive species chose flying away over euthanasia. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Carter Weinhofer |
March 13, 2024

New city agreement brings car shows back to St. Armands

St. Armands Association compromised with the city of Sarasota to ensure that landscaping and park aesthetics are preserved during car shows and other events.

Longboat Key
News

By Adrian Moore |
June 3, 2021

The replacement for gas taxes

Mileage-based user fees offer multiple benefits to consumers and governments compared to gas taxes, but a big concern is making them replace gas taxes, not become just another new tax.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Emily Leinfuss |
July 9, 2024

Sarasota coffee shop doubles in size, adds yarn business

A family of German immigrants musters up a rare match by opening a yarn store inside their European-style cafe.

Sarasota
Business

By Ian Swaby |
August 1, 2024

Train like an Olympian: Niche sports have home in Sarasota

Fencing and synchronized swimming clubs offer fun and high-level instruction.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Adrian Moore, Max Gulker |
November 20, 2024

Price gouging: Much ado about nothing

As Floridians rebuild and recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the issue of price gouging always captivates politicians and the media.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Petra Rivera |
April 7, 2024

New flower shop opens on Longboat Key

Owner Christy James shared her hopes and plans for the new flower shop on the island at her ribbon-cutting with the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce.

Longboat Key
Business

By Carter Weinhofer |
February 14, 2024

Emergency management committee reviews town storm procedures

The second meeting for the new committee included guest speakers from town staff to talk about Public Works, reentry and communications.

Longboat Key
News

By Adam Hughes |
December 3, 2024

Top residential real estate sales for Nov. 18-22 in Lakewood Ranch

A Concession home on Parkstone Terrace tops the week's sales at $5.95 million.

East County
Real Estate

By Matt Walsh |
July 17, 2024

Can Buchanan be beaten?

Vern Buchanan is 12-0 in elections. But Eddie Speir, another little-known challenger, believes Buchanan’s RINO-ish voting record makes him vulnerable.