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Driving down Estero Boulevard, the main road that runs the length of Fort Myers Beach, the widespread destruction that Hurricane Ian wrought is still on full display.
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 25, 2024
Condo owners hit again as Citizens requests 14.2% rate hike

Already facing increased assessments and association fees, the state’s condo dwellers may see insurance costs jump as Citizens Property Insurance Corp. looks for rate hike.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Safe Children Coalition |
  • November 26, 2024
Implementing Change for Good

Safe Children Coalition served over 9,000 children in the last fiscal year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
Sarasota swimmer Emma Weyant will swim the women's 400-meter individual medley at the 2024 Paris Olympics. She earned a silver medal in the event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 24, 2024
A Sarasota watch guide to the 2024 Paris Olympics

The games, which feature several Sarasota-affiliated athletes, start July 26 and run through Aug. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Back: Commissioner Penny Gold, Commissioner Gary Coffin, Commissioner B.J. Bishop, Commissioner Debra Williams, Commissioner Sarah Karon. Front: Vice Mayor Mike Haycock, Mayor Ken Schneier
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 24, 2024
Potential Longboat projects include flooding fixes, new rec center

At the latest strategic planning retreat, Longboat Key town commissioners talked about future major projects and reviewed the town’s initiatives for 2025-2026.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
There are more than 110 species of lemur and 98 percent are threatened with extinction, including the critically endangered red ruffed lemur.
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • November 21, 2024
Lemur Conservation Foundation provides oasis for an endangered species

The Lemur Conservation Foundation has been protecting and conserving lemurs — among the most primitive of primates — for nearly 30 years.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Deputies kill suspect after three die in murders in Manatee County
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • June 25, 2024
Deputies kill suspect after three die in murders in Manatee County

The suspect killed his mother, his cousin and a third woman, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office says.

  • East County
  • News
The Florida Department of Transportation is in the study phase of improvements to the Little Ringling Bridge.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 2, 2024
Little Ringling Bridge public hearing planned

The Florida Department of Transportation will present project alternatives and seek public input on March 21.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Todd Richardson has been named the principal of the new K-8 school in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 6, 2024
Gullett Elementary principal chosen to lead new K-8 school in Lakewood Ranch

The School District of Manatee County's first K-8 school will open in August 2025.

  • East County
  • Schools
Mary Beth McLeod
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 4, 2024
Community members bring to life Revolutionary War-era fashion

Sarasota Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution explain what it takes to re-create the costumes of 18th-century patriots.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jim Coler
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 24, 2024
Charter Review Board District 3: Jim Coler

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
Nik Wallenda puts a charge into the crowd as well as the 50-foot Christmas Tree at University Town Center by crossing Cattlemen Road on the high wire  Nov. 11, 2023.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 5, 2024
King of the High Wire to usher in holiday season at Santa's Grand Arrival Parade

Nik Wallenda loves performing in his hometown of Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Resident calls police, accuses neighbor of cutting sprinkler lines
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 1, 2024
Resident calls police, accuses neighbor of cutting sprinkler lines

After receiving a high utility bill and finding a cut sprinkler line, a resident was suspicious that her neighbor was to blame. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
ODA junior running back Allen Clark carries Sarasota Christian defenders down the field for a big gain.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 23, 2024
ODA football survives its first big test of 2024

The Thunder was pushed to the limit by Sarasota Christian on Sept. 20 but earned a 36-31 win.

  • East County
  • Sports
"Shrek the Musical" comes to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Sept. 24-25.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 17, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Sept. 19-25

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
SeaMonkey Apparel's Longboat Key Turtle Watch design for June.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 10, 2024
Apparel brand with LBK ties launches partnerships with local nonprofits

A collaboration between SeaMonkey Apparel and Longboat Key Turtle Watch led to a unique design that raises awareness for sea turtle nesting season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Becky Ayech has held fundraisers to help preserve the Old Miakka Schoolhouse for the past 39 years.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 18, 2024
Old Miakka Fall Hootenanny benefits schoolhouse

Becky Ayech has put on the "country" fundraiser for 39 years.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
High school football roundup.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 21, 2024
High school football roundup: Sept. 20

There were big offensive performances from area teams as the season hits its midpoint.

  • East County
  • Sports
The crew gets ready to move the hose from the working floor up to the floor above, where the simulated "fire" would be.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 18, 2024
Longboat Key Fire Rescue focuses training on high-rise techniques

The three department crews ran through scenarios that put high rise training into practice and helped solidify training on lower-frequency calls.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"The Four C Notes," an ode to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, plays at FST's Goldstein Cabaret through Oct. 13.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • July 30, 2024
FST's 'The Four C Notes' brings back the days of doo-wop

Former "Jersey Boy" John Michael Coppola created the Frank Valli tribute show for a wedding, and it took off.

  • Arts + Culture
Katelyn Fulghum and Vanessa Sloman, who are third grade teachers at Tara Elementary School, loved seeing Jennifer Klein, Nathan Klein, Christian Klein and Catherine Klein cheering them on during their run.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 15, 2024
Two Tara Elementary teachers join coast-to-coast Florida running team

The teachers wanted to challenge themselves by joining their fitness club friends in a unique effort.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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