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By Lesley Dwyer |
August 13, 2024

Swollen Sand Branch Creek batters east Bradenton residents

The water surge from Hurricane Debby caused over $125,000 in damages and left sinkholes in its path.

East County
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
September 25, 2024

Manatee County settles public records lawsuit for $75,000

The county acknowledged that it was not in compliance with the law.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
April 5, 2024

More affordable housing is coming to Newtown

The City Commission approved zoning text amendments to clear the way for Sarasota Housing Authority to build up to 770 units.

Sarasota
News

By Marty Fugate |
January 6, 2025

Urbanite's 'Spaceman' is out of this world

Summer Dawn Wallace directs a human story in a science-fiction universe.

Arts + Culture

By Jay Heater |
April 10, 2024

Mote aquarium hopes to lead students to marine science, biology careers

The Science Education Aquarium is working with Manatee and Sarasota school districts to provide access to every K-12 student.

East County
News

By Matt Walsh |
July 31, 2024

Observer recommends

Republican voters have solid choices to replace Rep. Tommy Gregory for House District 72. One candidate’s qualifications stand above the others.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
August 31, 2024

Piccolo wins statewide aviation leadership award

The president and CEO of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport has been honored by the Florida Airports Council.

Sarasota
News

By Florida Power & Light Company |
January 9, 2025

FPL’s storm-resilient power grid prevents more than 800,000 outages during active 2024 hurricane season

2024 was a historic hurricane season. In fact, it was the sixth year since 1871 that Florida experienced three landfalling hurricanes in the same year.

Sarasota
Neighbors

A theater critic's top five picks of the season

From dramas to comedies, don't miss these extraordinary plays and musicals about ordinary lives. They're coming soon to a theater near you.

Arts + Culture

By Elizabeth King |
February 18, 2025

Big projects to keep an eye on in Parrish

With bulldozers and (lots of) building permits in tow, a pair of communities a short car ride away from Lakewood Ranch are in boom mode. "Coming soon" signs dot the landscape.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
November 11, 2023

Barancik Foundation awards more than $5 million in grants

In addition to several nonprofits, the foundation is investing in its own workforce housing initiative.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
January 13, 2025

Jaguar Festival d’Elegance brings luxury vehicles to St. Armands Circle

The free-to-the-public event showcased Jaguar sports cars from across Florida.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Liz Ramos |
July 9, 2024

Resident wants to give back to the community through school board seat

Mark Stanoch says serving on the Manatee County School Board will be an opportunity to make the district better for his grandchildren and all children.

East County
Schools

By Andrew Warfield |
February 11, 2025

More multifamily coming to Sarasota's Main Street

A 142-unit mix of condos and apartments is planned for the site of the former Michael Saunders offices at Main Street and Osprey Avenue.

Sarasota
News

By Eric Garwood |
April 1, 2025

Three-car crash on Longboat slows traffic

One lane of Gulf of Mexico Drive initially closed on the south end of the island.

Longboat Key
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
January 7, 2025

Longboat Fire Department adds two accessible beach wheelchairs

In honor of Jean Flanigan, her family donated the accessible beach wheelchairs to the Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department for the public to use.

Longboat Key
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
June 26, 2024

‘Something big’ needed to fix Longboat's Gulfside Road beach problem

Coastal engineers say a multimillion-dollar interim beach nourishment and protection project is necessary to save the Gulfside Road beach from further erosion.