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By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
June 23, 2025

Go Ahead and Do It: Myakka Elephant Ranch

Just a short drive from the everyday, you’ll find yourself face-to-trunk with one of the most unforgettable experiences in Florida.

Arts + Entertainment
Spotlight Partners

Two City Island institutions pick up pieces to keep going

Helene and Milton battered the Old Salty Dog and New Pass Grill & Bait Shop. But they plan to come back — yet again.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
November 27, 2024

Harbor58 nonprofit is a safe harbor for youths in foster care

East County nonprofit Harbor58 provides mentoring and resources for high school students and young adults in the foster system.

East County
Neighbors

By Vinnie Portell |
April 1, 2025

Lakewood Ranch girls lacrosse players have a secret weapon

The Mustangs are hunting for their first regional playoff appearance.

East County
Sports

By Observer Staff |
July 2, 2025

Man trespassed from convenience store twice in one night

Having previously received a trespassing warning from a convenience store, a man tested law enforcement by showing up there twice in one night. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Eric Garwood |
May 28, 2025

Sarasota County lifeguard received Medal of Valor for 2024 rescue

Mariano Martinez was also named the state's Lifeguard of the Year.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Janet Combs |
November 11, 2024

Season is back, but catch up on what you missed over the summer

These and other tidbits from the Black Tie scene — plus a funny lesson in mistaken identities.

Black Tie

By Carter Weinhofer |
August 20, 2024

Overhead lighting coming soon to Longboat’s dog park

Three solar overhead lights will be installed in the coming weeks, which were paid for by donations to the Longboat Key Foundation.

Longboat Key
News

By Eric Garwood |
April 16, 2025

Post-hurricane real estate market hard to pin down

Generally, metro area's prices take a tumble, but that's not true everywhere.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
February 27, 2025

City of giving brings bold arts and cultural initiatives

New and underway projects in Sarasota require nearly $1 billion in philanthropy to bring to fruition. Organization leaders say there is enough to go around.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
September 17, 2024

Sarasota man charged with smuggling electronics into Russia

The microelectronics had military applications, prosecutors say.

Sarasota
News

By Letter to the Editor |
April 16, 2024

Racetracks and homes can coexist in East County

A reader writes that Manatee County needs to speed up timeline for public pickleball courts.

East County
Opinion

By Eric Snider |
November 19, 2024

Pioneering LWR woman finds comfort in raising funds for Alzheimer's research

Longtime Lakewood Ranch resident Andrea Helme marches forward on her goal of raising funds for Alzheimer's research and care.

East County
Neighbors

By Vinnie Portell |
March 27, 2025

Cardinal Mooney pitcher shares bond with father, Orioles manager

In the spring, Colton Hyde is a pitcher for the Cougars before heading north to be a batboy for the Baltimore Orioles.

Sarasota
Sports

By Dana Kampa |
January 27, 2025

Revamped St. Armands restaurant blends new, classic styles

Owners of the newly opened Café on St. Armands blended the familiar feeling of the 100-year-old building with an updated aesthetic, hoping to help revamp St. Armands Circle.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
January 29, 2025

Find treasures at 'New to You' art sale

All Angels by the Sea is holding its fifth annual art sale, starting Feb. 3, to support the nonprofit Turning Points, which helps residents avoid homelessness.