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By Carter Weinhofer |
August 30, 2024

SRQ flight path over Longboat Key discussed after unexpected change

The Federal Aviation Administration admitted fault in not communicating a flight path change in a recent meeting between local and FAA officials.

Longboat Key
News

By Liz Ramos |
December 1, 2024

Gene Witt Elementary School celebrates its 30th anniversary

Founding teachers say the family atmosphere and values of the school stay strong 30 years after it was built.

East County
Schools

By Petra Rivera |
July 4, 2023

Longboat Key family celebrates strong ties and long history in the area

Coincidences and kismet mean multiple family members have wedding anniversaries and birthdays on the same date.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Ryan Kohn |
September 25, 2024

Sports editor says goodbye to Sarasota after eight years

Stories from the beat will stick with Ryan Kohn along his journey.

Sarasota
Sports

By Carter Weinhofer |
September 24, 2024

Hotel guest upset with unexpected turndown service

Police were called to mediate a situation when a guest was angry after hotel staff entered his room for turndown service. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Lesley Dwyer |
March 11, 2024

Proposal for dining, entertainment spot worries Lakewood Ranch residents

Residents fear plans for Backyard Social will threaten the hours and character of the Lakewood Ranch community.

East County
News

By Ian Swaby |
October 3, 2024

Celery Fields volunteers clear the path at to a new season

Since the flooding caused by Hurricane Debby in August, the trails outside the Sarasota Audubon Nature Center at Celery Fields have seen the growth of weeds and invasive plants through the mulch surface.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Ryan Kohn |
August 14, 2024

Booker High football gets talent injection for 2024 season

The Tornadoes have lofty goals in year three under Head Coach Scottie Littles.

Sarasota
Sports

By Liz Ramos |
May 2, 2024

Grand Living hosts first charity event with a Kentucky Derby

Residents raised $3,195 for Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation for the neonatal intensive care unit.

East County
Neighbors

By Jay Heater |
January 8, 2025

Still No. 1 in sales, Lakewood Ranch will see more infrastructure built in 2025

SMR CEO and President Rex Jensen cites well-planned infrastructure as key to Lakewood Ranch's sales success and says focus will continue in 2025 with 16 new roundabouts.

East County
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
February 11, 2023

Spanish Main Yacht Club is in full swing

The club held a chili cook-off and welcome back party last month.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
January 15, 2025

Woman discards suitcase with $22,000 check inside

Angry over stolen money, a woman threw out her boyfriend's suitcase full of clothing and a check he had to deliver to his boss. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Petra Rivera |
October 2, 2024

New chiropractor starts at the Medical Suite at The Paradise Center

Dr. Alexander Telfair shared about his experience and his goals as he starts to work on Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
May 8, 2024

Evicted couple fills the dumpster on the way out

Large furniture and other items placed in and around an apartment complex's trash left it inaccessible. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Carter Weinhofer |
August 5, 2024

Save Our Seabirds releases rehabbed osprey at Bayfront Park

After about a month of rehabilitative care at Save Our Seabirds, an osprey was released at Bayfront Park.

Longboat Key
News

By Liz Ramos |
July 18, 2024

Manatee schools continues construction on east Bradenton projects

Some East County schools will see new classrooms in the 2024-2025 school year.

East County
Schools

By Copenhagen Imports |
November 25, 2024

Furnishing Hope: How Copenhagen Imports is Giving Back to the Homeless This Holiday Season

Copenhagen Imports, is continuing its commitment to support Sarasota's homeless community through its popular annual Stressless promotion.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Housing ordinance approved, incentivizing affordable units downtown

The Sarasota City Commission approved incentives for public parking and attainable housing, though the lack of public input remains a point of contention.