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By Matt Walsh |
May 18, 2022

Biggest economic crisis in Florida history

Florida’s $3.6 trillion property insurance market is in collapse. Whether Florida’s economy will be rescued will be a political duel: Gov. Ron DeSantis vs. Speaker Chris Sprowls and the state’s plaintiff attorneys.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Andrew Warfield |
June 13, 2023

Planned downtown tower, Tamiami apartments propose big design changes

North Tamiami Trail apartments will combine three buildings into one, and a planned mixed-use downtown tower will be a hotel only.

Sarasota
News

By Jay Heater |
January 4, 2024

Commissioner says communication with Manatee constituents must improve

District 5's Ray Turner says his constituents "will know what he stands for."

East County
Opinion

By Robin Roy |
February 22, 2010

Gun exchange yields more than 100 weapons

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office exchanges gift cards for guns to get firearms out of homes and off the streets.

Sarasota
News

By Jay Heater |
October 31, 2023

Willis Smith CEO receives major economic award

David Sessions was honored with the Rick Fawley Economic Development Award of Distinction.

East County
News

By Petra Rivera |
May 15, 2024

Longboat Key Garden Club plans member cookbook

Next fall, a Garden Club cookbook will be available for purchase with members' favorite nature-themed recipes.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Jay Heater |
August 30, 2023

Lakewood Ranch man retires after 41-year career in law enforcement

Army veteran Eric Onstad, a Country Club resident, worked in Customs and Immigration, U.S. Marshals Service, and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

East County
Neighbors

By Liz Ramos |
June 14, 2023

FDOT kicks off campaign to discourage aggressive driving

Rollover simulator is used at Bradenton Motorsports Park to demonstrate the result of poor driving decisions.

East County
News

By Roger Drouin |
December 4, 2012

Commissioners ease downtown parking restrictions

At their Monday meeting, Commissioners also postponed a decision on Laurel Park buffer zone.

Sarasota
News

By James Peter |
February 24, 2024

Farmers Market fills downtown with artisanal goods and produce

Pepós Shoes brings handmade shoes from Colombia to Sarasota shoppers.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
January 17, 2024

Man threatens store clerk after being asked for ID

A customer attempting to buy cigars at a convenience store threatened to return later and beat up the clerk. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Ryan Kohn |
May 28, 2024

East County Athlete of the Week: CJ McRae II

The Lakewood Ranch High senior running back is set for a big 2024.

East County
Sports

By Liz Ramos |
January 31, 2024

Providing more food options is a recipe for success in Manatee schools

The School District of Manatee County offers increased variety to meet students' needs for a nutritious lunch.

East County
Schools

By Jay Heater |
August 30, 2023

Lakewood Ranch only dealt a glancing blow from Hurricane Idalia

Those on the Manatee River were threatened with flooding, but most of East County escaped unscathed.

East County
News

By Lauren Tronstad |
May 24, 2023

Longboat police seek additional patrol vehicles

The seven additional vehicles will each be assigned to an officer, increasing department morale and vehicle lifespan.

Longboat Key
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
March 27, 2024

Timeline for utilities undergrounding project remains far from concrete

Phase 2 of Longboat Key’s underground utilities project is close to completion, but the rest of the project’s timeline is still to be determined.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
May 16, 2023

City to consider solid waste rate hikes

Rising costs of collection and disposal and lower recycling revenues have resulted in a request to raise sanitation monthly rates for the first time since 2018.