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Sarasota County Communications operator Ashley Patrick and Lt. Michelle DiCapua got a tour of Longboat Fire Station's 91 fitness facility in November 2021.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 30, 2023
New county dispatch system will enhance response times

Upgrades at the Sarasota County Public Safety Communications Center will provide more accurate data with location-based routing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hurricane Milton's strong winds added many downed trees to the debris that was left behind by Hurricane Helene.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 21, 2024
Sarasota faces months of debris collection

The volume of debris left in the wake of Hurricane Milton is estimated at up to four times that of Hurricane Ian in 2022.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nov. 5: Road to serfdom or the road to liberty?
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 2, 2024
Nov. 5: Road to serfdom or the road to liberty?

Democracy leads to the lousy getting on top; subsidizing and producing more bad behavior; and economic fascism. The November election won’t stop all that, but the right choice can be a start.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Art Center Sarasota Executive Director Kinsey Robb stands in front George Zebot's "Healing Democracy," the first-prize winner in the 2023 Annual Juried Regional Show.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • September 9, 2024
Art Center Sarasota executive director is stepping down

Kinsey Robb is leaving to pursue a nonprofit visual arts role in New York City.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • April 19, 2023
Read print, digitally!

I’m happy to introduce a way to read our printed papers each week without getting ink on your fingers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Public Works Director Isaac Brownman will officially take over as Assistant Town Manager in January 2025.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 3, 2024
Public Works Director Isaac Brownman accepts assistant town manager job

Brownman is looking forward to taking the next step in his career and, along with it, a larger role in the town of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cindy Noble and Susan Gilmore-Clarke at the St. Marys Women's Guild welcome back lunch.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 17, 2024
St. Mary Star of the Sea Women's Guild welcomes back members

Members look forward to the season as snowbirds arrive back on Longboat Key just in time for holiday festivities.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Brian Finnerty and Amanda Heisey spent more than a decade on stage with each other at area theaters before getting married in January.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • June 19, 2024
Newlyweds found love and theater in Sarasota

Brian Finnerty and Amanda Heisey have been sharing stages in the area for nearly a decade.

  • Arts + Culture
Benjamin Aguilar, who trains with EVO Athletics, is now in his final year of junior gymnastics.
  • 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
A rendering of the reception area of the St. Regis Longboat Key, featuring the mural and bar.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 16, 2024
St. Regis hiring event draws large turnout as resort nears completion

More than 500 people attended the event on June 12, which was intended to help fill some 400 open positions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Savanna at Lakewood Ranch can be seen from the proposed future site of Lorraine Crossings.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 17, 2024
Affordable housing proposed for Lakewood Ranch area

If approved, the 66-unit rental townhome project will be located on Lorraine Road next to Savanna at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
The balcony of Congressman Vern Buchanan's former penthouse in The Plaza at Five Points offers views of downtown and Sarasota Bay.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2024
US Rep. Vern Buchanan's former Sarasota penthouse listed at $6M

Previously owned by U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, the Plaza at Five Points penthouse has been fully renovated.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota City Hall.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 25, 2024
City residents will see no millage rate increase next year

The owner of a Sarasota home with an assessed value of $300,000 will pay $900 in property taxes to the city next year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A Key location could have a small book store, like this Goodwill Manasota book store on 55th Avenue East, but would not have a major retail component. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 22, 2015
Goodwill still shopping for Longboat Key location

The nonprofit’s interest in the Key hasn’t dropped off. Now, it’s seeking goodwill from the town in hopes of building a donation center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
An aerial view of Quick Point Nature Preserve.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 9, 2024
Residents give Longboat Key high marks in citizen survey

Traffic was the primary concern for residents, but they were satisfied with town services and overall quality of life.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The historic McAlpin House at 1530 Cross Street occupies a key parcel in the redevelopment plans of Orange Pineapple LLC for a 3.1-acre site in downtown.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 4, 2024
Historic McAlpin House's destiny remains undetermined

The Sarasota City Commission again continues a public hearing over a request to demolish the McAlpin House to make way for a 3.1-acre downtown development.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 6, 2023
Public input sought for Fruitville Road roundabout art

The three finalists for the latest roundabout sculpture will meet with the Public Art Committee, and the public, on April 18.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Patricia Heffner, the head custodian at Freedom Elementary School, has been with the School District of Manatee County for 26 years.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 18, 2024
Freedom Elementary custodian takes pride in 26 years with Manatee schools

Patricia Heffner's love for cleanliness shows in her work.

  • East County
  • Schools
Cardinal Mooney High junior girls track and field runner Mishyah Rumph.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 7, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Mishyah Rumph

The Cardinal Mooney High track and field athlete is a school record-setter.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Grand Living at Lakewood Ranch resident Bea Gardner celebrates her second place victory with her horse Charlie.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 2, 2024
Grand Living hosts first charity event with a Kentucky Derby

Residents raised $3,195 for Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation for the neonatal intensive care unit.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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