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Manatee County EMS charges citizens for services.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 20, 2024
Manatee County property taxes don't completely cover EMS services

If you receive care from Manatee EMS, it is likely you will receive a bill.

  • East County
  • News
Midnight Pass before it closed in 1983.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 2, 2024
Helene reopened Midnight Pass, but for how long?

Volunteers with shovels are trying to reshape the inlet that closed 40 years ago in an effort to continue the tidal exchange of water, which was restored by the hurricane.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The traditional turkey dinner at the Lazy Lobster
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • June 2, 2024
Lazy Lobster celebrates Thanksgiving in June with food drive

With every turkey dinner, the restaurant will be collecting non-perishable foods to donate to area pantries.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
High school football roundup.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 31, 2024
High school football roundup: Aug. 30

Six area program took home wins Friday night.

  • East County
  • Sports
Eddie Alarcon and 8-year-old Leyla Alarcon head out on a free kayaking trip April 22, 2023, at Earth Day at The Bay.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 16, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for April 18-24

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Lewis Carroll-inspired "Tea & Armageddon" plays June 6 and 9 at the Squeaky Wheel Fringe festival.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • June 4, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 6-12

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Registration open for SPD Citizens Academy
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 1, 2024
Registration open for SPD Citizens Academy

The eight-week Sarasota Police Department program begins Aug. 7 with Wednesday sessions from 6 to 9 p.m.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city needs to simplify zoning for bars and restaurants
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • January 11, 2024
The city needs to simplify zoning for bars and restaurants

An Observer reader attempts to streamline the city's zoning language for bars and restaurants.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Cardinal Mooney High's Bo O'Daniel (7) celebrates as teammate Marcus Galloway jogs into the end zone for a touchdown.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 16, 2024
Cardinal Mooney High football beats Booker High in preseason clash

Both teams made showstopping plays in a 45-32 Cougars home win.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The proposed site of a city-owned attainable housing development across First Street from City Hall. The red X marks the location of the city's credit union office, which is now being considered for purchase by the city.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 1, 2024
Trailblazing city housing plan enters uncharted legal waters

Sarasota Deputy City Attorney Michael Connelly warns of potential legal hurdles as no Florida city has yet to build its own workforce housing development.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A car drives through floodwaters on Longboat Key on Sunday.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2024
Hurricane Debby floods areas of Longboat Key

More rain is forecast for Monday and a storm surge of 2 to 4 feet.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Thierry Raynal, owner of Bonjour French Cafe, fastens a covering to a window at Bonjour French Cafe.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 8, 2024
Siesta businesses prepare for Hurricane Milton as they recover from Helene

Just two weeks after the previous devastating storm surge, business owners braced for a hurricane impact once again.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Local high school volunteers helped lead the 2024 Youth Ocean Conservation Summit at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • September 17, 2024
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium inspires youth leaders

The annual Youth Ocean Conservation Summit hosted students from around the country.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A wedding at the Longboat Island Chapel in its outside garden.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 3, 2024
Longboat Key venues promote private beach and unique weddings

Longboat Key Club and Longboat Island Chapel planners explain how they make destination weddings memorable for couples from around the country.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Two teens arrested in connection with May 16 fatal shooting
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2024
Two teens arrested in connection with May 16 fatal shooting

Two juveniles are charged with the murder of a 28-year-old man in north Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Petar Sibinkic remembers his love for the sport after kayaking for the first time in months.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 4, 2024
Former Olympian helps Longboaters reach peak fitness

Personal Trainer Petar Sibinkic was a two-time Olympian and explains how he uses his experience to better clients’ health.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cliff Kaplan is proposing this bridge in Greenbrook Adventure Park be transformed into a "rainbow bridge," a place where pet owners can pay tribute to their dogs, cats and birds after they die.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 22, 2024
Rainbow bridge for pets proposed in Greenbrook Adventure Park

The footbridge would be a place of comfort for grieving pet owners.

  • East County
  • News
From left, Renzo Piano Building Workshop's Kerry Joyce, Todd Sweet, RPBW's Ronan Dunphy and Jerry Sparkman during the July 16 "Meet the Architects" workshop.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 30, 2024
Architects to reveal first look at Sarasota's new performing arts center Sept. 18

Renzo Piano Building Workshop and theater design group will hold two community workshops to show an initial concept and receive public input.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Title IX rules: tyrannical fiat
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 29, 2024
Title IX rules: tyrannical fiat

When Washington bureaucrats shove their views on us by imposing new rules and new laws, blame Congress for giving the unelected wonks so much power.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Booker junior wide receiver Tyren Wortham celebrates catching a 60-yard touchdown pass from junior quarterback Joel Morris against Carrollwood Day.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 18, 2024
Booker High football's offense lights its fuse

The Tornadoes have showcased explosive talent in the first half of the 2024 season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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