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By Carter Weinhofer |
January 10, 2024

Flooding concerns rise amid intensifying impacts of rainstorms

Longboat Key residents and town officials say flood mitigation projects should be at the forefront as flooding issues grow.

Longboat Key
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
August 6, 2024

Manatee County calls Hurricane Debby a 100-year storm

Some spots in Manatee County, including Lakewood Ranch, received as many as 18 inches of rain in a two-day period.

East County
News

By David Conway |
November 9, 2017

Rosemary District seeks benefits from new projects

After a spike in residential building in the Rosemary District, the neighborhood hopes to extract community improvements from future high-density developments.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
September 10, 2024

Elements Massage opens at the Shoppes at UTC

The massage studio offers monthly memberships and online booking.

East County
Business

By Carter Weinhofer |
June 26, 2024

New surveys produce potential cost reductions for dredging canals

Before implementing a canal maintenance program, the town of Longboat Key must first dredge the canals, which is now estimated to cost around $9.25 million.

Longboat Key
News

By Ian Swaby |
May 29, 2024

Sarasota Honey Co. finds new home at The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime

Hurricane Ian impacts, rising costs and other challenges led to the decision to relocate.

Sarasota
Business

By Jay Heater |
July 23, 2024

Parrish attorney runs for District 1 seat on Manatee Commission

Jennifer Hamey says her law skills will help her serve her Manatee County constituents.

East County
News

By Ryan Kohn |
July 10, 2024

Sarasota rifle shooter seeks gold in Paris

Mary Tucker will compete in two events at the 2024 Paris Olympics this month.

Sarasota
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
August 21, 2024

Sarasota OKs vacating Cross Street right of way

Developer Orange Pineapple plans to turn the one-way street into an upgraded two-way plaza through its 3.1-acre site.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
January 11, 2024

20 years in, Bob's Train owner journeys to restore Ringling's rail car

Bob Horne, owner of Bob's Train, hopes to see the yearslong project completed, even if it means continuing to perform much of the work himself.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Jay Heater |
May 29, 2024

Lakewood Ranch turns 30 and still is growing

The No. 1-selling multigenerational, master-planned community in the nation celebrates its successes.

East County
Opinion

By Petra Rivera |
July 28, 2024

Sarasota Sailing Squadron teaches adults to sail in weeklong camp

General Manager Eduardo Sylvestre started the camps to make sailing more accessible to those getting a late start.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
July 19, 2024

Longboat Key Club home sells for $10.8 million

The home faces New Pass and includes an office and theater room.

Longboat Key
News

By Petra Rivera |
August 9, 2024

Longboat Island Chapel treats Longboat firefighters to lunch

Every summer, the chapel shows its appreciation to first responders by bringing them food throughout their busy days.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
January 9, 2024

Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi to open Lakewood Ranch restaurant Jan. 20

After years of delays, the Japanese restaurant is opening the State Road 70 location on Jan. 20.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Jim DeLa |
October 13, 2024

In a league of his own: 100 year-old bowler still rolling along

Teammates celebrate a Sarasota centenarian's joy for life.

Sarasota
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
December 21, 2022

Dad trades daughter to her mother for a cell phone

An upset dad who wants more time with his daughter, and possessions return by her mother, holds the girl hostage until police arrive. This and other Sarasota police reports in this week's Cops Corner.