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By Andrew Warfield |
August 16, 2024

City manager describes retirement decision as 'heartfelt anguish'

Marlon Brown's letter of resignation tinged with emotion, gratitude and caution to maintain the city's course toward progress.

Sarasota
News

By Liz Ramos |
April 30, 2024

Lakewood Ranch veteran honored for service to the military and community

Tidewell Foundation honors U.S. Air Force veteran C.J. Bannister.

East County
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
April 2, 2024

Two pedestrian hybrid beacons are now operational on Longboat Key

Two of the hybrid beacons are on the island, one at Bayfront Park over to the beach access and another near Country Club Shores.

Longboat Key
News

By Marty Fugate |
April 1, 2025

Director Peter Amster celebrates a troubled genius in Asolo Rep's 'Good Night, Oscar'

Pianist and raconteur Oscar Levant bared his mental health struggles on national TV.

Arts + Culture

By Louis Llovio |
February 12, 2025

Apartments, pizza restaurant coming to former Sarasota Checkers site

The owners of the property on Ringling Boulevard are building a mixed-use development that will include a Tony Harper’s Pizza and Clam Shack.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
February 12, 2025

Boy hides in a dryer to avoid bedtime

A juvenile calls 911 from the confines of a dryer drum where he tried to avoid bedtime and a frustrated father. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Petra Rivera |
July 24, 2024

Longboat women embrace weightlifting for health and longevity

Women from Longboat Key Fitness lift to improve mobility and muscle development.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Dylan Campbell |
December 3, 2024

East County Athlete of the Week: Broden Beorlegui

The junior forward leads the Lakewood Ranch boys varsity soccer team in goals this season.

East County
Sports

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 Vinnie Portell |
January 16, 2025

Bad Ass Coffee brings Hawaiian flavor to Lakewood Ranch

The new coffee shop at Center Point takes a community-first approach.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Observer Staff |
February 6, 2025

Sarasota Performing Arts Center workshops scheduled for Feb. 11

A City Commission workshop Tuesday morning and community town hall in the afternoon will provide further refinements for the planned Sarasota Performing Arts Center.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
March 9, 2025

Police investigate suspicious packaging scattered along patio

A resident called to report what appeared to be packaging tossed around her patio by an animal or a person. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Ryan Kohn |
August 14, 2024

East County Athlete of the Week: Baylee Hinkle

The senior outside hitter will help lead the Braden River High volleyball team's attack.

East County
Sports

By Ryan Kohn |
April 11, 2024

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Susan Lowther

The Riverview High girls lacrosse senior is climbing the national points rankings in 2024.

Sarasota
Sports

By Mirabai Holland |
November 24, 2024

In times of distress, we bounce back and show resilience

In the aftermath of the hurricanes, it's in all of our nature to look and find the light at the end of the tunnel.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Petra Rivera |
November 12, 2024

Most Longboat Key restaurants are open

Staple restaurants on the Key shared what it is like being open after two hurricanes devastated the island.

Longboat Key
Business

By Petra Rivera |
September 10, 2024

Longboat Key lines up flags along Gulf of Mexico Drive for Sept. 11

In preparation for Sept. 11, Longboat Key Public Works employees plant American flags along Gulf of Mexico Drive to remember the lives lost.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
November 20, 2024

Save Our Seabirds reopens after hurricanes with future goals in mind

The avian rescue and rehabilitation facility on City Island reopened to the public on Nov. 18 after nearly two months of being closed after hurricanes Helene and Milton.