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By Observer Staff |
January 10, 2024

The Bay wins $1 million matching grant

The Patterson Foundation awards a third grant as the Bay Park Conservancy raises another $5 million in a $20 million fundraising challenge.

Sarasota
News

By Eric Snider |
February 1, 2024

Plymouth Harbor’s remarkable residents reflect the community's long legacy

Plymouth Harbor is home to people who have enjoyed distinguished careers in business, medicine, law, academia and, especially, the arts.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Jay Heater |
February 21, 2024

Invasive grass species threatens Braden River ecosystem

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission uses liquid copper to rid the Braden River of tape grass, an aquatic plant that could dominate native vegetation and damage wildlife.

East County
News

By Matt Walsh |
August 14, 2024

Final Observer recommendations

Here is why U.S. elections should revert to occurring only on election day: Things happen up to the last day that can change voters’ minds. Such is the case this cycle.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Lesley Dwyer |
October 23, 2023

New fire station rated for major hurricane approved for Myakka City

Willis Smith will start construction on the new station in November.

East County
News

By Jay Heater |
May 15, 2024

East County woman tells those with disabilities to set their goals sky high

Emily Rowley was born without arms due to phocomelia, a rare condition that causes limb malformations. At 22, she puts herself outside of her comfort zone to chase her goals.

East County
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
July 25, 2024

City residents will see no millage rate increase next year

The owner of a Sarasota home with an assessed value of $300,000 will pay $900 in property taxes to the city next year.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
January 30, 2024

Sleepy Lagoon residents urge higher priority for drainage improvement

Longboat Key drainage projects are on the way, but the first won't begin construction until 2025.

Longboat Key
News

By Ryan Kohn |
January 17, 2024

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Madi Mignery

The Cardinal Mooney High freshman had 12 points and 14 rebounds in a Jan. 15 win against Booker High.

Sarasota
Sports

By Ryan Kohn |
January 30, 2024

East County Athlete of the Week: Josey Rubinstein

The ODA boys soccer junior has 12 goals and 32 points this season.

East County
Sports

By Observer Staff |
May 1, 2024

Man claims he was served spiked drinks

A regular patron says a bartender siding with his estranged wife served drinks that made him sick. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.