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By Observer Staff |
December 23, 2024

Black Tie Year in Review: 2024 packs in the surprises

After all, what would a social season be without circus acts, picturesque ballrooms and plenty of surprises for those engaged in Sarasota's philanthropic scene?

Black Tie

By Carter Weinhofer |
October 23, 2024

Three strikes, but Sarasota County is not out

A local climate expert weighs in on how three hurricanes had separate personalities and why all are examples of climate change's impact on more intense storms.

Longboat Key
News

By Petra Rivera |
October 29, 2024

Consultants provides free advice to small businesses from the barrier islands

The Florida Small Business Development Center guided local businesses from Longboat Key, Anna Maria Island and St. Armands Circle through disaster loan applications.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Ryan Kohn |
February 7, 2024

Olympic rowing camps and trials come to Benderson Park

A USRowing Speed Order camp is the first of three events, held Feb. 15-18 in Sarasota.

East County
Sports

In Memoriam |
November 8, 2024

Thomas Jack Black

Thomas Jack Black, Sr., age 92, passed away after a heroic battle with Alzheimer's on October 13, 2024.

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

By Marty Fugate |
November 21, 2024

Lakewood Ranch is full of places focused on catering to canines

From gourmet treats to holistic care, explore the best local resources for your canine companions.

East County
Business

By Emily Walsh |
February 28, 2024

Start spreading the news

Out with the old, in the with the new. The Observer may be the only newspaper company in the country installing new news racks.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Petra Rivera |
December 11, 2024

Longboat Key Kiwanis Club honors late members while bell ringing

After coming in second last year, the Kiwanis Club is working hard this year to become the fundraising club for the Salvation Army from Tampa to Venice.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Letter to the Editor |
July 4, 2024

Setting the record straight on Florida PACE

The public agency writes in response to a recent Observer column.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Liz Ramos |
December 3, 2024

Braden River High JROTC cadets volunteer for Habitat for Humanity

Cadets help refurbish a home for new owners as a service project.

East County
Schools

By Lesley Dwyer |
August 10, 2024

Furniture store going big and green at University Town Center

City Furniture will open a 120,000-square-foot showroom in UTC's East District by summer 2025.

East County
Business

By Petra Rivera |
December 3, 2024

Longboat Garden Club releases cookbook to fund environmental recovery

As it welcomes back members, the club plans to focus on the re-beautification of Longboat Key after the impact of hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Dylan Campbell |
February 6, 2025

Cardinal Mooney wrestling takes to the mat

The Cougars new wrestling program kicked off this year with a boys and girls team.

Sarasota
Sports

By Observer Staff |
December 23, 2024

2024: Sarasota by the numbers

From hurricane damage to government legal fees, here are some of the most notable figures in 2024.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
March 19, 2024

Community speaks up on Longboat Pass Bridge alternatives

The Longboat Pass Bridge project is still a ways out from construction, but public input will drive the next step in selecting an option.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
November 9, 2024

Sandy Claws Beach Run set for Dec. 14

The event benefits the "Summer in the Parks" Adopt-A-Camper scholarship program.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
August 7, 2024

Lakewood Ranch nonprofit tricks kids into liking math

FUNducation practices "educational espionage" with Legos and robots.

East County
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
July 3, 2024

Man's dinner comes with a communications gap and a head slap

Dining al fresco on Main Street, a victim reported a racial slur followed by an assault. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.