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By Jay Heater |
September 11, 2024

Heartbreaking loss for Lakewood Ranch community

Amy Sessions cherished her family and helped others from behind the scenes.

East County
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
April 11, 2024

Man from Longboat Key arrested for luring child in New Mexico

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested Conrad Coovert, who now faces child abuse charges.

Longboat Key
News

By Ryan Kohn |
September 12, 2024

Cardinal Mooney High indoor volleyball uses speed to its advantage

Under first-year Head Coach Allan Knight, the Cougars are winning with quickness.

Sarasota
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
April 30, 2024

Sarasota County fire training academy receives funding approval

The County Commission allocates $43 million to build the first phase of a regional facility.

Sarasota
News

By Jim DeLa |
July 5, 2024

Formal complaint filed over New College's development of Uplands Preserve

Former students and environmentalists say the work violates environmental law and the campus plan.

Sarasota
News

By Adam Hughes |
June 4, 2024

Lake Club home tops Lakewood Ranch-area sales at $2.56 million

Seven East County homes sell for more than $1 million.

East County
Real Estate

By Ian Swaby |
July 18, 2024

Fishing camp passes down knowledge and experience

"Paying attention to the smaller stuff is definitely what makes the biggest difference."

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Matt Walsh |
September 7, 2023

Housing affordability crisis

Sarasota commissioners took a good step that will help. But they and the county need to be bolder.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Andrew Warfield |
May 31, 2024

Siesta Key residential street resurfacing begins

Neighborhood streets are the main objective of the $11.4 million project scheduled for completion in January 2025.

Siesta Key
News

By Observer Staff |
March 24, 2024

Kristin Chenoweth wows at Transformation Gala

Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation’s annual fundraiser provided an evening of top-notch entertainment.

Black Tie

By Andrew Warfield |
March 28, 2024

The Stage proposal would triple size of Payne Park city building

The Stage at Payne Park's plan would turn the space into a 300-seat performing arts venue for The Sarasota Players and other community groups.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
April 24, 2024

Neighbor shines a light on a nearby party

A man shining his headlights in an attempt to disrupt a nuisance outdoor party ends up with a dent from a beer bottle. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Jay Heater |
March 30, 2024

Thousands attend My Hometown Fest in Sarasota

Nathan Benderson Park hosted the annual fundraiser for the Sertoma Club of Greater Sarasota.

East County
Neighbors

By Jim DeLa |
June 28, 2024

Residents opposed to New College tree removal booted from meeting

The Board of Governors refuses to allow public comment on Uplands Preserve.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
July 24, 2024

Bayfront Park's new oyster gardens offer homes for marine life

Oyster Boys Conservation's recently installed vertical oyster gardens at Longboat Key's Bayfront Park were built with help from residents at The Summit of Lakewood Ranch.