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By Madison Bierl |
April 2, 2025

New Braden River Middle teacher takes concert band to superior ratings

Ethan Hacker has his band finely tuned only a year after he took over the program.

East County
Schools

By Petra Rivera |
August 27, 2024

Longboat tennis player reminisces on his career

Ron Tirapelli shares about his long tennis career and his secrets to winning.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
December 10, 2024

John H. Marble Park prepares to reopen

The 27,000-square-foot recreation center is expected to be open by the end of February.

East County
News

By Ian Swaby |
February 27, 2025

Former Sarasota mayor recalls family's history of military service

Willie Shaw's father, Wade C. Shaw, was a World War II veteran, and the history goes back further.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
April 10, 2024

Men told to stop 'jumpscaring' downtown pedestrians

Leaping from the shadows in the darkness of night, two men tell police they were only frightening passersby for fun. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Observer Staff |
June 28, 2024

Fourth of July 2024 events in Sarasota, Longboat Key and Lakewood Ranch

From races to the classic fireworks, check out these events to help you celebrate Independence Day right.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Petra Rivera |
October 6, 2024

Volunteers clean up churches on Longboat after Hurricane Helene

Churches make do to clean and prepare for services after the hurricane surge hit Longboat Key on Sept. 26.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
October 3, 2024

Sarasota Sheriff's Office warns of storm debris scams

All water service in Sarasota County has been restored, officials say.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
January 8, 2025

Center Point at Waterside construction will finish in 2025

Brett Hutchens, president of commercial real estate firm CASTO, anticipates the development will have its final grand openings in March.

East County
News

By Dana Kampa |
January 27, 2025

Up-and-coming artists featured at showcase

This week's "Art on the Gulf" showcase highlighted the works of six local artists, ranging from jewelry design to poetry to painting.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Laura Lyon |
February 17, 2025

SMART joins forces with a similar nonprofit

Two nonprofits with a similar focus — helping people through horse therapy — have merged into one organization.

East County
News

By Petra Rivera |
October 2, 2024

Hurricanes historically miss Longboat Key

Hurricane Helene is the latest hurricane that didn't follow the trend of protection of the island from tropical storms.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
January 1, 2025

East County road projects to watch in 2025

The 44th Avenue East extension project will be wrapping up as work on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard begins.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
September 21, 2024

City ready to receive Downtown Master Plan Committee applications

The Sarasota City Commission has set the criteria for the seven- to nine-member panel that will advise on shaping the downtown area for the future generations.

Sarasota
News

By Robert Plunket |
November 7, 2024

This Florida cottage brings the past into a modern take on beach living

The Mermaid Cottage, which dates to 1933 and is considered one of the very first homes built on the key, couples a charming past with a modern present.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Gayle Williams |
November 9, 2024

A triumphant debut for a new maestro at Sarasota Orchestra

Giancarlo Guerrero was greeted with warmth and gratitude at Masterworks 1.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Ryan Kohn |
September 12, 2019

Prose and Kohn: Riverview cross country star is coached by his dad

Rams freshman Brendan Roper is posting impressive times while on a limited mileage plan.

Sarasota
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
January 15, 2025

Concourse A officially opens at SRQ

With a gala reception and ribbon-cutting, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport opened its new five-gate, ground-level facility serving Allegiant Air's growing local presence.