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By Observer Staff |
October 2, 2023

Smoking ban begins in Sarasota County parks and beaches

The ordinance approved in July by county commissioners took effect Oct. 1.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
June 25, 2024

Nude swimmer trying to forget a difficult day met by police

An anonymous caller reported a man swimming naked. When police spoke to the swimmer, he said he was having a hard day. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Liz Ramos |
May 29, 2024

Salt Caves and Spa encourages healthy lifestyles with 'safe haven'

Owners Myra and Rafier Maldonado opened The Salt Caves and Spa after trying to find holistic treatments for their mothers, who died of cancer.

East County
Business

By Carter Weinhofer |
September 27, 2023

Firehouse Subs grant provides LBK Fire Rescue with ‘game-changing’ equipment

Roughly $39,000 in grant money from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation went toward the purchase of gear for Longboat's firefighters.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
January 19, 2023

Fruitville Road condo plan meets metal roadblock

As the first condominium project under to the Rosemary District Overlay District, the developer and staff find themselves at odds over an exterior surface material restriction.

Sarasota
News

By Jay Heater |
February 21, 2024

Invasive grass species threatens Braden River ecosystem

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission uses liquid copper to rid the Braden River of tape grass, an aquatic plant that could dominate native vegetation and damage wildlife.

East County
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
November 15, 2023

Myakka City conservatory is for the birds and veterans

Greg Para started the Sarasota Parrot Conservatory after returning from Afghanistan in 2013.

East County
Neighbors

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
May 1, 2024

EnsembleNewSRQ makes its Historic Asolo Theater debut

The contemporary classical music group will present "Parisian Refraction" on May 9-11.

Arts + Culture

By Lesley Dwyer |
May 1, 2024

East Bradenton equine therapy program needs room to grow

Hooves with H.E.A.R.T. offers therapeutic horseback riding and trains athletes for the Special Olympics.

East County
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
September 21, 2023

Planning Board supports airport rezoning, approves downtown condo tower

Rezoning will permit the eventual commercial development of airport property while the Sarasota bayfront gets another condo tower.

Sarasota
News

By Liz Ramos |
April 10, 2024

Lakewood Ranch veteran honors father in Dream Flight

Loren Wanless re-created a 1937 photo of his father with a World War II-era open cockpit biplane.

East County
Neighbors

By Brynn Mechem |
March 17, 2021

Commission moves to eliminate citizen-initiated reviews

The current provision allows 20 or more registered voters to request a comprehensive plan amendment.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
April 17, 2024

Man receives threatening texts from alleged cartel henchmen

A man reported to police that his new cellphone number may be linked to threats of violence to its prior owner. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Ryan Kohn |
April 4, 2024

Riverview High softball wins with a smile

The Rams are 12-3 thanks to commanding pitching, timely hitting and a lot of joy.

Sarasota
Sports

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
October 4, 2023

At 50, FST is the beating heart of Sarasota theater

Richard and Rebecca Hopkins have shaped Florida Studio Theatre from a scrappy upstart into a cultural powerhouse.

Arts + Culture

By Ian Swaby |
August 20, 2024

Ringling College graduate harnesses Sarasota’s Black history for feature film

Wilderley Mauricette was granted the opportunity by the Mometu College Short Film Festival in Los Angeles to adapt his short film 'Spare Me' into a feature-length production.