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By Varone Orthodontics |
February 27, 2025

Think you’re not a candidate for Invisalign treatment? Experience matters!

If you’ve been told you’re not a candidate for Invisalign — the leading-edge clear aligner system for straightening teeth — the issue may lie with the practitioner’s experience rather than your teeth or gums.

Health

Sarasota crime rate drops 40% in two years

Police Chief Rex Troche attributes the downward trend in overall crime — a reduction of 22.2% in 2024, not including the homicides — to continued advancements in using technology.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
April 9, 2025

Helene and Milton Six Months Later: Back to normal, except people aren't here

Longboat Key, St. Armands Key, Siesta Key and Sarasota are climbing out of the hurricanes hole as residents continue to rebuild.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
April 1, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for April 3-9

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Petra Rivera |
December 10, 2024

National tennis tournament hosted titleholders from around the country

In its 21st year, the Masters Clay Courts National Tennis Tournament hosted players from ages 50 to 90 years old.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Su Byron |
March 27, 2025

These Key artists take inspiration from their surroundings

Local creators share how their home bases on Sarasota's barrier islands give them an artistic boost.

Arts + Culture

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
April 2, 2025

La Musica Chamber Festival gets a lift from new leadership

The Sarasota chamber music festival nearly ended after its co-founder died of COVID.

Arts + Culture

By Madison Bierl |
March 25, 2025

VFW Post 12055 donates $10,000 to Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee

Lee Waters, a VFW Post 12055 member, wanted to help Meals on Wheels continue to feed the hungry.

East County
News

By Ian Swaby |
March 18, 2025

'Remarkably Bright Creatures' author shares process of writing debut novel

Shelby Van Pelt's lecture at Selby Library was part of the One Book, One Community program, for which the bestselling novel was this year's selection.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Jay Heater |
March 13, 2025

Lakewood Ranch High teen arrested for making shooting threats

A 14-year-old student made social media posts about carrying out a shooting Friday.

East County
News

By Dana Kampa |
March 1, 2025

Author and bodyworker to lead physical therapy workshops

Karen Gabler, a physical therapy expert, author and licensed massage therapist, leads two workshops in March at The Paradise Center on Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Marty Fugate |
March 28, 2025

With 6 restaurants to helm, St. Regis chef shares his favorites

Culinary mastermind Damian Manfré keeps one eye on the traditions of the past and another eye on the innovations of the future.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
March 26, 2025

27th Sarasota Film Festival offers fresh flicks, communal screenings

"Marcella" will open the 2025 Sarasota Film Festival on April 4.

Arts + Culture

In Memoriam |
November 18, 2024

Ivo F. Waerlop

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ivo F. Waerlop, who left us peacefully on July 28, 2024, at the age of 86 after a long battle with cancer and kidney disease.

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

By Eric Snider |
February 21, 2025

Fire chief prepares to pass the torch of public safety

Lee Whitehurst's passion to become a firefighter was kindled as a teenager. Five decades later, with retirement looming, he remains devoted to the craft.

East County
Neighbors

By Adrian Moore, Ari Cohn |
March 12, 2025

Florida’s lawsuit against Target: hypocrisy

In February Florida’s attorney general filed a federal lawsuit against the Target Corp. on behalf of the State Board of Administration.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Lori Sax |
November 22, 2024

Guests gather pearls of wisdom at Pines' annual Wit and Wisdom luncheon

The panel at the event featured Rick Piccolo, Rae Dowling and Dan Bailey to share their life lessons and experiences with attendees.

Black Tie

By Dana Kampa |
February 24, 2025

Elementary school teachers share trials and triumphs at fundraiser

Longboat Island Chapel filled several tables with school supplies to donate to Daughtrey Elementary School.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
March 5, 2025

Neighborhood watchman rams pickup truck with golf cart

A resident accuses a repairman of speeding through his neighborhood and, to make a point, strikes his vehicle with a golf cart. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Observer Staff |
January 24, 2025

Bradenton man gets 13 years for 2020 fatal crash

The car was traveling 126 mph moments before the crash, prosecutors said.

East County
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