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Some houses along Gulfside Road were completely destroyed.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 2, 2024
How can the Sarasota area change course for future hurricane adaptation?

Local climate expert Bob Bunting, CEO of the Climate Adaptation Center, weighs in on what the Sarasota region could do to be more proactive about more frequent storms.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A team from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission releases a female Florida panther that had been rescued as a kitten in 2011 at the Picayune Strand State Forest in Collier County.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • May 16, 2024
Florida panthers, still a rare sight, are seeking suitable territories to survive

Bill Samuels, founder of the Florida Panther Project, has devoted much of his adult life to the preservation of the endangered feline.

  • East County
  • News
Construction takes place on the farmland beside McIntosh Middle.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 26, 2023
Renovation of McIntosh Middle School's farmland underway

The $6 million project is designed to reimagine the farmland at the Sarasota County school and enhance its educational mission.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Hayleigh Vuong, Sriya Ashok, Marguerite Barnett, Imelda Pallen Berry, Francis and Malloy McCaffrey, Romal Boldadora and Aegean McCAffrey perform at the Asian Talent and Fashion Show in 2023.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 13, 2023
Education, philanthropy key goals of the American Asian Women's Association

Women from any ethnicity with an interest to learn about Asian cultures and traditions are welcome to join the Lakewood Ranch nonprofit.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
American Airlines is adding new daily nonstop service to LaGuardia Airport in New York City.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • June 25, 2024
SRQ to add new daily flight to New York City

American Airlines will now offer six destinations out of the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hurricane Helene's strong storm surge wiped out the first floor of many beachfront homes.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 29, 2024
County offers instructions for applying for FEMA assistance

Guidelines include applying for specific hurricane relief and damage from multiple storms.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High boys lacrosse senior Lucas Anthony leads the Mustangs with 62 points.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 25, 2024
Lakewood Ranch boys lacrosse takes a leap forward

The Mustangs are off to their best start since 2019 and believe more is to come.

  • East County
  • Sports
David Fink served as president of the board for the Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation and board chair for the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 7, 2024
Lakewood Ranch loses an altruistic force

David Fink says he feels he has left the area in a better place.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Fireworks are the highlight of Fireworks on the Lake at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 11, 2024
Lowering the boom on my love of fireworks

The fuse is lit every year on social media regarding the love/hate of fireworks.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Sarasota County Assistant Fire Chief Tom Dorsey speaks at a news conference on Siesta Key on Friday, Sept. 27, while County Commissioner Mark Smith and Sarasota County Emergency Management Chief Sandra Tapfumaneyi look on.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • September 27, 2024
Siesta Key Village businesses 'wiped out' by Hurricane Helene

Sarasota rescue officials say work is just beginning to recover from the storm.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Mind these businesses
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • November 6, 2024
Mind these businesses

Sarasotans always get behind a good cause. Now it’s time to support the 941.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Greer Island Spit Management Project began with clearing necessary vegetation the week of July 24.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 29, 2023
Beer Can Island dredging to be finished by end of August

After slight delays caused by wildlife, the town began clearing vegetation on-site to prepare for a quick dredging.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota Orchestra plans to build a new music center on the 32-acre parcel at 5701 Fruitville Road.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 10, 2024
Sarasota Orchestra completes design ensemble for new Music Center

The orchestra has selected Houston-based OJB Landscape Architects to work with the design firm to create the Music Center's "sense of place."

  • Sarasota
  • News
In 2021, Joseph Sena sold her home at 5965 Gulf of Mexico Drive to James and Amanda Holanda, of Montgomery, New Jersey, for $10.15 million. Submitted
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 31, 2022
Longboat's 2021 real estate prices were top of the market

34228 ZIP code had the highest median sales price for single-family homes in Sarasota County.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tom Lopes, Julie Swanger, Sharon Austin and Tony Berube unloaded supplies collected by Milton High School on Oct. 22.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 27, 2024
Georgia high school students collect hurricane relief supplies for Longboat

Hurricane relief supplies collected by students from Milton High School will be available for all Longboaters at Twin Shores Moblie Home Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Neathan Gibson is the director of coaching for the new Premier Soccer FC SWFL in East County.
  • By Dani Hernandez |
  • July 10, 2024
Soccer leagues merge to strengthen opportunities

League officials say unified goals will help the Lakewood Ranch area's youth soccer players.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Florida Lakes Vein Center |
  • October 11, 2023
Lymphedema and Vein Disease

Mention the Observer to reserve your FREE vein screening.

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President Christine Johnson with Rhonda Deems, Sherry Davis and Polly Giuffrida
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 4, 2022
Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast brings a feast to the fields

Cats, cattle, goats and more were the name of the game at the latest fundraiser hosted by the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast.

  • Black Tie
The 25,000-square-foot Lakewood Ranch Library is the only project that has been completed at Premier Park.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 22, 2024
No money, but Manatee County plans for new Palmetto park?

Premier project drags, but $30 million will be spent on a veterans' memorial park.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Members of Longboat Key Turtle Watch met Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium staff to present this year's donations to the facility.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 8, 2024
LBK Turtle Watch donates $10,500 to Mote for education, research

The local organization raises money throughout the year through various programs to help its partners at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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