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By Lesley Dwyer |
January 16, 2023

Longboat Chamber's 'Off the Clock' goes off island

About 40 members of the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce met at Fleming's in Sarasota for their monthly networking event.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Liz Ramos |
August 30, 2024

AAA Pet Resort owner uses circus experience to train dogs

Natalya Demina and her family use similar training for the Pompeyo Family and the Amazing Rescue Dogs for their clients.

East County
Neighbors

By Petra Rivera |
December 10, 2024

National tennis tournament hosted titleholders from around the country

In its 21st year, the Masters Clay Courts National Tennis Tournament hosted players from ages 50 to 90 years old.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Florida Power & Light Company |
January 9, 2025

FPL’s storm-resilient power grid prevents more than 800,000 outages during active 2024 hurricane season

2024 was a historic hurricane season. In fact, it was the sixth year since 1871 that Florida experienced three landfalling hurricanes in the same year.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Veterans Day parade honors the sacrifices of the community's veterans

The parade brought together local schools, organizations, clubs and city departments in honor of veterans.

Sarasota
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

By Andrew Warfield |
November 5, 2024

Ohlrich upends Arroyo in Sarasota City Commission race

Kathy Kelley Ohlrich ousts first-term incumbent Erik Arroyo in District 3 by a narrow margin. Liz Alpert and Kyle Battie retain their seats at the dais.

Sarasota
News

By Marty Fugate |
February 18, 2023

Get a great cocktail and a great deal at these area happy hours

Lakewood Ranch is filled with happy hours. Here are seven of the happiest.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Marty Fugate |
December 11, 2023

Hermitage Fellows find success on and off Broadway

A fellowship at Hermitage Artist Retreat on Manasota Beach can spark creative breakthroughs.

Arts + Culture

By Louis Llovio |
October 28, 2024

Longboat Key condo sells for $21 million

The 11,000-square-foot combined waterfront unit is the largest condominium sale in Sarasota County history.

Longboat Key
News

By Liz Ramos |
June 24, 2024

MTC student says his education gives him power in the job market

East County's Evan Bouthillier is graduating from the diesel system technician program with plans to continue learning.

East County
Schools

By Liz Ramos |
August 12, 2024

5 things to know as Manatee County students return to school

There are some new initiatives and programs starting this school year after students returned Aug. 12.

East County
Schools

By Andrew Warfield |
February 22, 2024

New definitions approved for Sarasota restaurants and bars

The complicated process of simplification is intended to reduce confusion over permitting of dining and drinking establishments in the city.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
December 4, 2023

Sarasota recriminalizes marijuana possession

Due to noncompliance with fines, Sarasota Police will refer misdemeanor cannabis cases to alternative mitigation, such as the state's pre-arrest diversion program.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
December 9, 2024

Hot air balloons come to Sarasota in Balloon Glow & Laser Show

The event showcased hot air balloons, giving the community a chance to enjoy something rarely seen in the area.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
May 1, 2024

Man claims he was served spiked drinks

A regular patron says a bartender siding with his estranged wife served drinks that made him sick. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

In Memoriam |
April 2, 2024

Winston Monroe Register

Winston Monroe Register was born in Bismarck, ND to parents Clare E. and Elizabeth R. Register August 21, 1935.

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

By Matt Walsh |
January 1, 2025

The Word for 2025: ‘Elon’

Elon Musk is flawed. We all are. Nonetheless, Musk is emblematic of the mood of Americans. He symbolizes the can-do, pioneering spirit that made the United States. Forget the moon; shoot for Mars.