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By Ian Swaby |
May 19, 2024

Booker High grads share advice as they prepare for their next steps

Commencement speaker Annabelle Truong had an optimistic appraisal of the moment to share during the graduation ceremony for Booker High School on May 18.

Sarasota
Schools

By Ryan Kohn |
September 24, 2024

Sports editor says goodbye to East County after eight years

Stories from the beat will stick with Ryan Kohn along his journey.

East County
Sports

By Observer Staff |
August 21, 2024

Hit-and-run crash damages Lido Shores home

The driver of a truck disappears after hitting a privacy wall.

Sarasota
News

By Ryan Kohn |
August 28, 2024

East County Athlete of the Week: Heath DeRusso

The ODA football junior caused two turnovers in the Thunder's shutout win against Faith Christian.

East County
Sports

By Ian Swaby |
November 13, 2024

Sarasota hosts first delegation of floral carpet artists

The Sarasota Int'l Chalk Festival brought a global group of organizations together for its "Floralia Infiorata" exhibit.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
November 13, 2023

Gulf Islands Ferry launches Nov. 20, with potential for Longboat stop

The ferry will take its first trip on Monday, Nov. 20, and county officials are already looking at ways to improve the service in the future.

Longboat Key
News

By Ian Swaby |
November 13, 2024

Sarasota dentist offers free dental implants to veterans

In advance of Veterans Day, Smile Design Dentistry offered free dental implants, including full mouth reconstructions, to 15 veterans.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Elizabeth King |
June 10, 2024

Holiday Inn on Lido Key undergoes major face-lift

Cirque St. Armands Beachside is expected to open this fall.

Sarasota
News

By Jay Heater |
December 20, 2023

Sarasota Polo Club season opens Dec. 31 in Lakewood Ranch

Construction slowdowns will keep James and Misdee Miller from building a new clubhouse until after the season.

East County
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
April 2, 2024

Vacationers worried about beds made in the night

After returning from the pool after midnight, the guests wondered how their beds were made. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Observer Staff |
October 4, 2024

Manatee issues new state of emergency ahead of heavy rain forecast

Rainfall totals could rival amount received during Hurricane Debby, officials say.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
September 20, 2024

City attorney replacement remains in limbo

Commissioner Debbie Trice forced a delay in the naming of successor so she can vet her colleague's top choice.

Sarasota
News

By Liz Ramos |
June 4, 2024

Braden River High to welcome new principal

Wendell Butler wants to create the opportunity for students to become the best version of themselves.

East County
Schools

By Liz Ramos |
June 27, 2023

Seven places to take in Manatee County's natural beauty this summer

From parks to preserves to farms, East County has plenty of spots to enjoy the outdoors.

East County
Neighbors

By Liz Ramos |
July 15, 2024

Tara Elementary partners with Beef 'O' Brady's for Christmas in July

Restaurant patrons fulfill teachers' wishes before a back-to-school luncheon at Beef 'O' Brady's.

East County
Schools

By Lesley Dwyer |
September 5, 2024

Bank of America celebrates Sarasota-Manatee nonprofits

The bank awarded over $450,000 in grants in the past year.

East County
Neighbors

By Eric Garwood |
August 30, 2022

Longboat Key Cops Corner: It came from the sky

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Matt Walsh |
July 17, 2024

Can Buchanan be beaten?

Vern Buchanan is 12-0 in elections. But Eddie Speir, another little-known challenger, believes Buchanan’s RINO-ish voting record makes him vulnerable.