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By Carter Weinhofer |
July 30, 2024

Humans likely caused abandonment of shorebird nests on Longboat Key

Sarasota Shorebird Steward Coordinator Emily Briner reminds the public that human disturbances can lead to abandoned nests.

Longboat Key
News

By Jim DeLa |
September 23, 2024

Sarasota County offices to be closed as staff prepares for bad weather

County offices to be closed Tuesday; self-serve sandbags stations will be open Tuesday and Wednesday.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
October 22, 2024

Mobile grant assistance center coming to Longboat Key

The center operated through the Florida Small Business Development Center Network will be able to assist business owners in applying for disaster-related loans.

Longboat Key
News

By Ian Swaby |
November 6, 2024

Sarasota resident prepares to take homemade curry sauce national

Todd Pierson, who loves cooking in his personal life, is now working to bring his passion to stores across the country through his curry sauce.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
November 20, 2023

All Star Children's Foundation lights up the night with Twinkle Ball

The foster care nonprofit held its inaugural gala Nov. 14 at Michael’s On East.

Black Tie

By Petra Rivera |
March 4, 2024

New Longboat Key Club champion crowned for first time in decades

Brenda Baril won the Longboat Key Club Ladies' Golf Championship on Feb. 20.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
July 16, 2024

Burglar turned out to be a renter who was double-booked

An officer responded to a burglary call but discovered the "intruder" was another vacationer who booked the same rental. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Andrew Warfield |
July 18, 2024

Seasonal visitor numbers down as travel normalizes after pandemic

Visit Sarasota County reports a 9% drop in visitors during season.

Sarasota
News

By Jay Heater |
October 7, 2024

Rare manatee sightings in the Braden River

The manatees, pushed into the fresh water habitat by the Helene surge, will be moved back to brackish water.

East County
News

By Petra Rivera |
September 30, 2024

Hurricane Helene greatly affects St. Armands Circle and Longboat

Longboaters and St. Armands Circle business owners share how Hurricane Helene impacted them.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
September 10, 2024

Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix returns this weekend

The 40th annual Sarasota Powerboat P1 is the second-longest powerboat race in the country.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Liz Ramos |
October 15, 2024

East County lacrosse players strive for Olympic berth

Sean and Christian Laureano play for Puerto Rico in USA Lacrosse Experience in Indianapolis.

East County
Sports

By Jim DeLa |
November 5, 2024

Voters turn out in high numbers in Sarasota, Manatee

Manatee County appears to see record turnout; Sarasota just shy of 1992 mark.

Sarasota
News

By Elizabeth King |
August 7, 2024

6 nonstop flights coming to SRQ airport

The Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport will offer service to 60 nonstop destinations, with the addition of new flights from Breeze Airways.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
September 29, 2024

East County church unveils its outdoor art gallery

A collection of artwork was added to the wooded trail at Peace Presbyterian Church.

East County
Neighbors

By Lakewood Ranch Medical Center |
November 14, 2024

Hip Replacement Gives Patient New Lease on Life

“It’s amazing to watch someone’s life change," Roland V. Askins, III, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon.

East County
Neighbors

Team USA wins first World Champions Cup at The Concession

The American team trailed Team International for much of the final day before making a late comeback.

East County
Sports

By David Conway |
April 21, 2016

City sorts through fallout of Woman’s Exchange appeal

For the first time ever, the City Commission has rejected a staff-approved development proposal. How will the city deal with the differing internal interpretations of its zoning rules?