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By Ian Swaby |
July 2, 2024

11 nonprofits come together under one roof for new collaboration

The Resilience Incubator at SunCoast Blood Centers in Sarasota brings together several major environmental organizations.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
July 4, 2024

638 homes slated for Manatee County's controversial 2020 land purchase

Manatee County's intended uses for the Lena Road property have been moved to other sites.

East County
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
June 5, 2024

New elections supervisor secures 26% budget hike mid-year

The office received an $841,340 increase for the last four months of the fiscal year.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
October 2, 2023

Smoking ban begins in Sarasota County parks and beaches

The ordinance approved in July by county commissioners took effect Oct. 1.

Sarasota
News

By Petra Rivera |
July 18, 2024

Longboat Island Chapel hosts Stillpoint Mission’s new president

The chapel collected toilet paper to donate to the nonprofit.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Elizabeth King |
July 27, 2024

Shuttered Sarasota window and door company faces complaints, investigations

"There was never intent to defraud or steal money," the owner of Sash & Sill says.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
February 24, 2024

Longboat faces rate hike for residential trash collection

Due to increases in labor costs and truck maintenance, Waste Management proposes a 28% residential rate increase.

Longboat Key
News

In Memoriam |
January 2, 2024

Phillip J. Kreis, Jr.

Phillip J. Kreis, Jr. of Sarasota, FL and formerly of Pittsburgh, PA and Longboat Key, FL passed away on December 18, 2023.

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

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

By Andrew Warfield |
August 1, 2024

Sarasota drops six spots on best cities to live list

Affordability appears to be a factor in the city being ranked 11th by U.S. News & World Report — but at least it beat Green Bay this year.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
December 15, 2023

Concerns over 'factory appeal' of Tamiami apartments give way to approval

By a 3-2 vote, the 224-unit Calypso Sarasota on Tamiami Trail and 42nd Street can be built with conditions that include raising the foundation above street level.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
June 21, 2024

Sarasota Opera names Melissa Voigt development director

Voigt previously held the position from 2002-09, when she led fundraising efforts for the opera house's renovation.

Arts + Culture

By Liz Ramos |
July 10, 2024

Observer editor spends a day exploring the Lakewood Ranch Library

The new facility offers opportunities for people of all ages to gather and participate in a variety of activities.

East County
Neighbors

By Janet Combs |
March 10, 2024

Feline fine at the 20th Anniversary Gala for Cat Depot

The nonprofit celebrated by spotlighting several of its residents looking for their fur-ever homes.

Black Tie

By Ryan Kohn |
January 15, 2020

New national junior golf tour has events in East County

The Junior Tour, sponsored by Under Armour, will have three coed age divisions.

East County
Sports

By Petra Rivera |
August 19, 2024

Longboat cheesecake parlor becomes donut shop

Gary Hagen plans to shift the focus of Elegant Lady Cheesecake Parlor to serve up unique donut flavors on the island.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Jay Heater |
April 4, 2024

Toll Brothers joins Lakewood Ranch to market new Monterey village

Lakewood Ranch continues to expand its holdings as builders want to capitalize on the brand.

East County
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
September 8, 2022

East County weather page photo: September 8

Gordon Silver captured these two Sandhill crane colts getting to know each other just hours after emerging from their shells off State Road 70 near Lorraine Road.