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By Observer Staff |
May 3, 2024

Newtown earns listing in National Register of Historic Places

The district is now the largest Black historic district in Florida, according to the city of Sarasota.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
October 3, 2024

Repurposed Bee Ridge Park building offers relaxing after-school spot for teens

The Ridge Teen Center recently reached the milestone of one year in operation, although staff hope more families will find out about the site.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
August 20, 2024

Sarasota approves property tax break for some homeowners

Seniors with qualifying household income can double their local homestead exemption from $25,000 to $50,000.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
December 31, 2024

Longboat Key Cops Corner: Best Animal Calls of 2024

Sometimes, the officers of Longboat Key find themselves acting as animal control for the island's residents.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Marty Fugate |
June 5, 2024

Urbanite Theatre's 'Oak' gets scary, Southern style

Terry Guest's premiere play summons the unquiet ghost of slavery.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Liz Ramos |
February 3, 2021

Passion rewarded for Lakewood Ranch resident

Country Club's Shelly Glenn is promoted to chief development and community partnership officer for Florida Cancer Specialists.

East County
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
March 29, 2024

Rep. Tommy Gregory applies for SCF president post

Gregory is among three finalists to take over when current State College of Florida President Carol Probstfeld retires in July.

East County
News

By David Conway |
June 18, 2015

Q&A with Jay Tallman

The developer of a major Rosemary District housing project discusses density, homelessness and the future of a burgeoning part of the city.

Sarasota
News

By Marty Fugate |
February 16, 2024

Peculiar Pub pushes boundaries of flavor with unique beers and bites

Reinvention is on tap and on the menu at Peculiar Pub in Lakewood Ranch.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Ian Swaby |
August 11, 2022

Shake-up of Manatee County department heads part of restructuring plan

Manatee County Administrator Scott Hopes says his reorganization process has reached its conclusion with the departure of two more department heads.

East County
News

By Petra Rivera |
October 2, 2024

Hurricanes historically miss Longboat Key

Hurricane Helene is the latest hurricane that didn't follow the trend of protection of the island from tropical storms.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
January 10, 2024

Flooding concerns rise amid intensifying impacts of rainstorms

Longboat Key residents and town officials say flood mitigation projects should be at the forefront as flooding issues grow.

Longboat Key
News

By Ian Swaby |
November 14, 2023

Dog the Bounty Hunter partners with local anti-sex trafficking nonprofit

Selah Freedom, a faith-based organization, hosted "Dog the Bounty Hunter" and his wife, Francie Chapman, at its Light the Path gala on Nov. 9.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
February 27, 2024

Resident starts dispute over private beach, turns out to be public

A civil dispute over what was assumed to be a private beach called for police intervention. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Jay Heater |
October 17, 2024

Lakewood Ranch collects supplies for those in need after Hurricane Milton

You can make donations to Hurricane victims on Sunday at the Farmers Market at Lakewood Ranch.

East County
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
July 9, 2024

To tackle urgent infrastructure projects, Longboat faces $27M debt

Due to rising project costs, two necessary utility projects come with a price tag of almost $40 million.

Longboat Key
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
December 22, 2024

Sarasota actress is making the most out of 'Menopause The Musical'

A veteran of community theater stages in Sarasota, Bradenton and Venice, Melanie Souza became a professional actress in mid-life.

Arts + Culture

By Jay Heater |
February 1, 2024

Lakewood Ranch couples bond to face Parkinson’s

Parkinson Place Center of Sarasota is key to their sustaining their quality of life.

East County
Opinion

By Lesley Dwyer |
September 1, 2024

Citizens' petition asks for removal of supervisor of elections

James Satcher fired four SOE employees following the primary and now 2,000 citizens want him fired.

East County
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
February 7, 2024

Circus Sarasota gets a new big top in time for its 2024 season

Circus Arts Conservatory’s new tent will make its public debut at Circus Sarasota 2024, held Feb. 16 through March 10 at Nathan Benderson Park.

Arts + Culture

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