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By Lesley Dwyer |
August 28, 2024

Foundation for Dreams strikes a deal with Manatee County on 62-acre property

The nonprofit that serves children with disabilities signed a 10-year license agreement with Manatee County.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
January 30, 2025

Colson Hotel purchase ensures preservation of Black history landmark

A coalition acquired the century-old former hotel for Black residents in the Rosemary District from a developer with plans sell it for adaptive reuse.

Sarasota
News

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

By Observer Staff |
November 9, 2024

FEMA aid deadlines for storm assistance on the horizon

The deadline to get FEMA aid for damage from Hurricane Debby is fast approaching.

Sarasota
News

By Beth Luberecki |
March 27, 2025

Sea turtles have a successful season

Sea turtles love our area as much as people do — but they need a little help from their human friends.

Longboat Key
News

By Michael Harris |
October 8, 2024

This was a busy few opening weeks so far

In Michael Harris' first three weeks as managing editor of the Longboat and Sarasota Observers, the area has had two hurricanes.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Jay Heater |
February 15, 2024

Don't be a knucklehead. Take an eBay class at the Braden River Library.

Mike Ivankovich, an eBay guru, offers free seminar about how to buy and sell online.

East County
Opinion

By Lesley Dwyer |
August 25, 2024

Savanna developers and residents settle after 4-year battle

A daycare and commercial building will be built on 5.23 acres at the entrance of Savanna at Lakewood Ranch.

East County
News

By Vinnie Portell |
January 30, 2025

Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch honors its Teacher of the Year

Nicholas Haas adapts to the times to keep students excited.

East County
Schools

By Eric Snider |
January 26, 2025

Documentaries chronicling Longboat environment set to make waves

Buzz is percolating over a unique program that paired local college film students with a Rotary Club to document some Longboat Key-centric ecology success stories.

Longboat Key
News

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

By Vinnie Portell |
February 19, 2025

Lakewood Ranch resident starts veteran benefit golf classic

Phil Orapallo wants other veterans to avoid the struggles he faced after serving.

East County
Neighbors

By Marty Fugate |
February 10, 2025

Florida Studio Theatre takes a walk on the edgy side

Provcative theater is alive and well in FST's Stage III spring series.

Arts + Culture

By Ian Swaby |
March 27, 2025

Ringling student sculpts facial reconstruction bust to help solve cold case

The Forensic Art of Facial Reconstruction Workshop led by Joe Mullins, at Ringling College of Art and Design, helped lead to the resolution of a case with the Medical Examiner's Office in Fort Myers.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
October 2, 2024

One Park marks the start of construction

In addition to a ceremonial groundbreaking, the developer of the final Quay project throws a party to mark the start of construction.

Sarasota
News

By Petra Rivera |
February 7, 2024

Trash to Treasure sale is a deal haven for Longboaters

The annual rummage sale is Feb. 16-17 at the Gulfshore of Longboat Key mobile home park.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Beth Luberecki |
May 16, 2024

Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club's new owners come with a fresh vision

Virginia golf course company Heritage Golf Group believes it picked up a trophy asset in buying the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club. Significant enhancements and improvements are on the docket.