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By Observer Staff |
July 15, 2024

Two SPD K9 units now qualified for explosives detection

A pair of K9 teams complete training to enhance the Sarasota Police Department's explosive ordnance detection capabilities.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
December 12, 2023

New College agrees to purchase 31 acres from SRQ airport

New College of Florida's East Campus sits on land it leases from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. The lease is set to expire in 2056.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
January 1, 2025

Man's immigration papers disappear while working out of town

Thinking it was abandoned, a man's roommate sent his suitcase allegedly containing important documents to his mother in Texas. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Robert Plunket |
November 21, 2024

State-of-the-art model home offers a master class in contemporary design

John Cannon's farmhouse modern Wild Blue model home, Pindari, blends the latest in styles, mixing farmhouse elements with contemporary design.

East County
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
June 12, 2024

Longboat Key property valuations rise nearly 10%

The preliminary taxable values rose from $8.34 billion in 2023 to $9.14 billion in 2024. That could mean an additional $1.5 million in revenue for fiscal year 2025.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
September 26, 2022

Town Commission passes new and reduced building fees

The new fees for required permits will take effect Oct. 1.

Longboat Key
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
January 14, 2025

Former Manatee commissioner sues another commissioner for defamation

Kevin Van Ostenbridge, who was the District 3 commissioner in Manatee County, is suing former at-large Commissioner Betsy Benac.

East County
News

By Ian Swaby |
April 25, 2024

Avenue of Art expands mission of bringing color to the city

The project in Burns Square now enters its third phase, with 100 sidewalk paintings set to be added to the existing 210 by the end of the month.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
January 11, 2025

2 luxury condo towers to replace Pier 550 on Golden Gate Point

The Sarasota Planning Board has approved Amara, a two-tower, 54-unit luxury condominium project.

Sarasota
News

By Ryan Kohn |
August 8, 2024

Sarasota Christian makes transition to 11-man football

The Blazers played eight-man football for two seasons before the jump.

Sarasota
Sports

By Lesley Dwyer |
February 20, 2024

Manatee County property taxes don't completely cover EMS services

If you receive care from Manatee EMS, it is likely you will receive a bill.

East County
News

By Ryan Kohn |
August 23, 2024

Cardinal Mooney High football seeks repeat title

The Cougars are in a new classification in 2024, but carry the same physicality and passion.

Sarasota
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
August 13, 2024

Commissioners mull how to replace city attorney

Sarasota City Attorney Robert Fournier and Deputy City Attorney Michael Connolly are retiring next spring; likely replacements are current law firm partners.

Sarasota
News

By David Conway |
June 24, 2015

Q&A with Jay Tallman

One of the first builders to reinvest in Longboat Key post-recession discusses, Jay Tallman discusses his new condo project, the town code and the environment for development in the area.