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By Observer Staff |
April 23, 2025

Road rage incident continues for several miles

An aggressive driver tails a couple driving separate vehicles from South Tamiami Trail to St. Armands. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Robert Plunket |
November 17, 2023

Country Club home proves renovation can give aging homes a new life

Katina and Ken Shanahan’s home in The Country Club shows how a simple remodel can turn a tired residence into a showplace.

East County
Real Estate

By Ryan Kohn |
March 26, 2024

Siesta Key gymnast sets his sights on a national championship

Eighteen-year-old Benjamin Aguilar will compete for the U.S. Military Academy next season. Before he goes, he wants one more crack at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships in May.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
July 18, 2023

Gulf Islands water ferries arrive, service expected in late summer

Coast Guard trial will help finalize ports and run times, with potential to expand port locations in the future.

Longboat Key
News

By Marty Fugate |
March 6, 2025

Dreams go up in smoke in Asolo Rep's 'Anna in the Tropics'

Life imitates art in Nilo Cruz’ elegiac play set in 1920s-era Ybor City.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Adrian Moore |
April 18, 2024

The city is not a developer

The city manager wants Sarasota to develop an $80M affordable housing project. Good intentions, but this approach always fails. A voucher program would be better.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
April 29, 2024

Lee Gundersheimer grabs spotlight with wide range of productions

The former artistic director of The Players is a commanding presence in Sarasota theater.

Arts + Culture

By Andrew Warfield |
February 10, 2025

City hosts traffic calming plan town hall

A town hall meeting is the first phase of public input as the city of Sarasota develops a new plan to slow down traffic and improve safety.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
August 15, 2023

Two new officers join Longboat Key Police Department

The officers arrived from Indiana and New York and were drawn to the community's culture.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
March 9, 2025

City hosts free public document shredding event

Shred Stock will be held Saturday, March 15 at the Van Wezel parking lot.

Sarasota
News

By Marty Fugate |
January 29, 2025

Columbia Restaurant preserves family tradition while evolving with the times

A staple for visitors and locals alike, the Columbia Restaurant shares the legacy behind its tasty traditions.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Lesley Dwyer |
March 4, 2025

Speed cameras turned off in Manatee County school zones

Commissioners voted 5-2 to terminate the program that issued over 55,000 citations since August.

East County
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
July 31, 2024

Residents say Beer Can Island needs more definitive boundaries, enforcement

Exclusionary zones meant to protect swimmers, kayakers and wildlife are often ignored, according to some Longboat residents.

Longboat Key
News

By Ian Swaby |
July 18, 2024

Agricultural scene emerges in Sarasota’s school district

New programs are being implemented, while the district prepares to open The Farm, a revamped facility at McIntosh Middle School for raising livestock and other activities.

Sarasota
Schools

By Ian Swaby |
November 12, 2024

Siesta bar hosts Marine Corps birthday after overcoming hurricane damage

Gilligan's Island Bar & Grill hosted the celebration for the 11th year.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
December 11, 2024

Fort Hamer road, bridge widening to cost $190.5 million

Manatee County held a public hearing to share its plans for the corridor from Upper Manatee River Road to U.S. 301.

East County
News

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 Marty Fugate |
March 28, 2025

Defying cruel captivity with loving solidarity

Urbanite Theatre's "No One is Forgotten" puts the audience into a pressure-cooker environment.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Ryan Kohn |
September 5, 2024

Sarasota's nonfootball alums get their due

Watch for these area athletes on the national college sports scene.

Sarasota
Sports

By Adrian Moore |
January 15, 2025

Florida shines fiscally

Measured against all states, Florida’s total liabilities per capita are among the lowest, thanks to Gov. DeSantis and the Legislature paying down debt. But local governments’ debt is another story.

Sarasota
Opinion

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