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By Ian Swaby |
January 28, 2025

Impact100 awards $876,000 in grants to local nonprofits

The women's giving circle offered grants of $109,500 each to eight local nonprofits.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
August 10, 2024

Competition heats up at the Lakewood Ranch Library Toddler Olympics

About 15 area toddlers ran an obstacle course to earn medals.

East County
Neighbors

By Marty Fugate |
August 23, 2024

A theater critic tackles his hearing loss

For Observer contributor Marty Fugate, becoming hearing-impaired theatened his livelihood.

Arts + Culture

By Petra Rivera |
February 21, 2024

A day in the life with Sarasota's top Realtor

Roger Pettingell, Sarasota's best-selling Realtor for the 14th year, shares keys to his success in real estate and his efforts to humanize his work life.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
December 4, 2024

New space on the way for Sarasota County Sheriff's Office

The Sarasota County Commission approved $35 million for headquarters expansion and a new helicopter hangar.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
July 30, 2024

Humans likely caused abandonment of shorebird nests on Longboat Key

Sarasota Shorebird Steward Coordinator Emily Briner reminds the public that human disturbances can lead to abandoned nests.

Longboat Key
News

By Jay Heater |
December 24, 2024

Elks show their heart in Lakewood Ranch with toys for children in need

More than 7,500 toys were collected during the Elks Toy Drive with help from Walgreens.

East County
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
July 3, 2024

Man's dinner comes with a communications gap and a head slap

Dining al fresco on Main Street, a victim reported a racial slur followed by an assault. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
May 26, 2024

A former CEO combines fringe and philanthropy

Keith Alessi donates the proceeds from his fringe show, "Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me But Banjos Saved My Life," to charity.

Arts + Culture

By Ryan Kohn |
April 25, 2024

Booker High alum hopes to hear his name called in NFL Draft

Defensive lineman Jacques Bristol believes he can bring run-stopping and leadership to a franchise.

Sarasota
Sports

By Dani Hernandez |
July 31, 2024

Do high school athletes make the most of their summer?

Lakewood Ranch-area coaches say summer workouts key to improved performance.

East County
Sports

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
September 30, 2024

Soundbox Ventures gives musicians a new place to play

Violinist Max Tan's music think tank launches the first Suncoast Composer Festival Oct. 4-7.

Arts + Culture

By Carter Weinhofer |
November 12, 2024

Police try to locate illegal iguana on Longboat Key beach

A citizen called to report the invasive species taking a stroll on the beach. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Observer Staff |
December 19, 2024

Suspected Lakewood Ranch porch pirates arrested

The Bradenton suspects were seen on doorbell video, deputies say.

East County
News

By Liz Ramos |
July 22, 2024

The Original Wolfie's to open location in Lakewood Ranch

The new location will be a commissary and production facility that offers grab 'n' go items as well as delivery of its New York-style deli food.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Andrew Warfield |
September 28, 2024

Developer reveals proposal to save the Mira Mar building

To restore the 100-year-old structure will cost $29 million paid for with proceeds from the sale of 70 condos in twin 18-story towers built behind it.

Sarasota
News

By Lakewood Ranch Medical Center |
June 20, 2024

Young Circus Star Is Treated Like Family

“Finding the ER at Fruitville is like finding a gold mine.” -Nova Wallenda, a member of the Wallenda Circus Family and mother to a pediatric ER at Fruitville patient.