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The Riverview High girls soccer team gathers at midfield before its home match against Lemon Bay on Jan. 10.
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • January 16, 2025
Riverview girls soccer seeks second straight district title

After the departure of six seniors in 2024, the Rams have reloaded with a rock-solid senior class and a promising group of underclassmen.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
One dead after single-vessel boat crash off Longboat Key
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 17, 2024
One dead after single-vessel boat crash off Longboat Key

The Friday night incident involved a single vehicle with seven passengers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The location in Fort Myers provides an idea of what to expect in Lakewood Ranch if the project is approved.
  • 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
Hurricane Milton at 4:50 p.m. Oct. 9, 2024.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 3, 2025
Climate Adaptation Center predicts another active hurricane season

The forecast is ranked the most accurate in the nation, the Sarasota-based nonprofit says.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cardinal Mooney junior Devin Mignery excelled in his first full year as the starting quarterback.
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • January 2, 2025
What our Sarasota sports columnist can't wait to cover in 2025

On the water and on the land, Sarasota is set for a big sports year.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The real estate market on Longboat Key continues to evolve, including in residential areas like the Village.
  • 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
Braden River Middle School students got to visit the Supreme Court and learned more about Gideon v. Wainwright, a 1963 landmark Supreme Court case that they learned in class.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • April 23, 2025
Braden River Middle students experience real-life civics lesson

The students took a road trip to Tallahassee to visit the Florida State Capitol.

  • East County
  • Schools
Lucille Messina, the president of the Making a Difference Club of Del Webb, led a drive to dedicate an ADA compliant swing to Lakewood Ranch Park.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 19, 2025
ADA compliant swing added to Lakewood Ranch Park

The Making a Difference Club of Del Webb Lakewood Ranch raised the funds for the swing.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County's planned shuttle service between downtown and SRQ would utilize trolley-like vehicles every 20 to 30 minutes.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 29, 2023
County plans trolley service between SRQ and downtown Sarasota

The shuttle service would serve the growing number of visitors flying into Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport and staying downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tom Lopes, Julie Swanger, Sharon Austin and Tony Berube unloaded supplies collected by Milton High School on Oct. 22.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 27, 2024
Georgia high school students collect hurricane relief supplies for Longboat

Hurricane relief supplies collected by students from Milton High School will be available for all Longboaters at Twin Shores Moblie Home Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The seating area of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall has no center aisle, requiring patrons seating toward the center to step over dozens of others to enter or exit their rows.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 13, 2025
Van Wezel engineering report: Good as is for now, not for later

Karins Engineering update to the Purple Ribbon Committee indicates long-term current use, without significant modifications, is less than ideal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In 2021, developer Gary Kompothecras proposed a seven-story hotel with up to 120 rooms at 1260 Old Stickney Point Road.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 14, 2023
Repealed ordinance clears the slate for Siesta Key hotels

Sarasota County commissioners repeal comprehensive plan changes that led to county approval of hotels later ruled illegal in court.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Longboat Key Fire Rescue Lt. Daniel Heath breaks open a window to practice creating an entry point for crews. This tactic could be used in fire response or storm rescue scenarios.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 18, 2025
Longboat Key Fire Rescue repurposes flooded homes for training

The department practiced forcible entry tactics at homes on the island that were slated for demolition due to flooding sustained during hurricanes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A rendering of Artist Court at the corner of South Washington Boulevard and Adams Lane.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 21, 2024
Hundreds of downtown housing units inch toward approval

Four projects totaling 264 residences, 126 of them affordable housing, earn DRC partial sign-off.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 9, 2024
CareerEdge offers free CNA training program

The fast-track program for certified nursing assistants will begin April 30.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Neirda Thompson-Pemberton wants to make education fun.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 7, 2024
Lakewood Ranch nonprofit tricks kids into liking math

FUNducation practices "educational espionage" with Legos and robots.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Main Street in downtown Sarasota is the center of dining, shoppng and entertainment activity.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 17, 2024
City moves forward on Main Street complete street design

Engineering and development consultant Kimley-Horn will provide 60% final design by fall 2025.

  • Sarasota
  • News
After Hurricane Debby hit the area Aug. 5, 2024, an East Manatee Fire Rescue worker paddles toward a flooded home on Quonset Road along the Braden River to rescue the occupant.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 25, 2025
Manatee County addresses Hurricane Debby flooding

A county study finds plenty that didn't happen during Hurricane Debby, but few causes other than an enormous rainfall.

  • East County
  • News
Omar Guevara-Soto, left, and John Annis will assume new roles in May with the Sarasota-based Barancik Foundation.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 24, 2025
Barancik Foundation leaders assume new roles

John Annis and Omar Guevara-Soto take on new responsibilities with the philanthropic organization in May.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Orchard, a baby ring-tailed lemur, stays with her mom, Dalia. Although she's becoming more independent, Orchard spends more of her time with her dad, Goose.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 31, 2024
Lemur Conservation Foundation welcomes four baby lemurs

The four baby lemurs and their families are adjusting to new dynamics as the babies grow not only in size but also in their personalities.

  • East County
  • News
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