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Sarasota County Chief Deputy Tax Collector Sherri Smith and County Commissioner Mike Moran listen to a question along with moderator Morgan Bentley at the Sarasota Tiger Bay Club candidate forum.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 9, 2024
Surprise debate erupts at Tiger Bay Club candidate forum

Barbara Ford-Coates' chief lieutenant steps up to go toe-to-toe with Sarasota Tax Collector opponent Mike Moran.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Construction of the Ritz-Carlton Residences South Tower in The Quay is expected to begin this summer.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 27, 2024
Construction on waterfront Ritz-Carlton tower begins this summer

Developer Kolter Urban has revealed plans for the first part of a three-tower Ritz-Carlton Residences campus overlooking Sarasota Bay and downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Riverview High junior Rachel Paule scored with six minutes remaining against North Port High to help the Rams to their first district title in 18 years.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 8, 2024
Riverview High girls soccer charges into regionals

After securing its first district title in 18 years, the Rams are five games away from a state championship.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Visit Sarasota County names three board members
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 19, 2024
Visit Sarasota County names three board members

Stacey Corley, Jason Samson and Heather Van Wie join the VSC board for two-year terms.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Randy and Martha Wells
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 2, 2023
Husband and wife dolphin researchers balance each other's strengths

Randy and Martha Wells met through the Sarasota Dolphin Research Program and have complemented each other’s strengths ever since.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Scott Gutschewski holds up the 2023 LECOM Suncoast Classic trophy.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 29, 2024
Director gears up for 2024 LECOM Suncoast Classic

Justin Kristich says increasing the seating is a priority for the Lakewood Ranch event.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Mark and Brenda Coates have been helping run Beds for Kids for several years from their east Manatee County home.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • November 20, 2024
Lakewood Ranch charity provides beds for children — and a message of love

Behind a stubborn surge in demand, a local nonprofit focuses on fulfilling a surprisingly large, yet essential, need: building beds for kids.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 2, 2024
Behind the Name of Whitney Beach

Whitney Beach started as a touristy fishing spot and has grown to the perfect place for families and learning about the roots of the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jake and Connor Krug have mainly played doubles matches with other teammates in 2023.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 11, 2023
Lakewood Ranch brothers grow as tennis players, individuals at Duke

Sophomore twins Connor and Jake Krug say their time playing tennis at Duke University has given them opportunities off the tennis court.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sara Esty, Daniel Plimpton and the follies dancers in "Crazy For You."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 21, 2023
Asolo Rep's 'Crazy For You' sweeps the audience off its feet

Director Denis Jones takes a more-is-more approach to this madcap musical.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
River Strand's Patty Horak and Gayle Mutechnik look forward to seeing their friends model the latest fashion.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 23, 2024
River Strand residents hit the runway for the first time

River Strand's fifth annual fashion show benefits the Food Bank of Manatee.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Gene Tischer, Gary Scott, Sandra Johnson and the Rev. Jeffrey Nunes
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 18, 2024
Longboat Island Chapel hosts Stillpoint Mission’s new president

The chapel collected toilet paper to donate to the nonprofit.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 5, 2020
Longboat plans test of new alert system

Code Red system being replaced by Alert Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • April 2, 2024
Winston Monroe Register

Winston Monroe Register was born in Bismarck, ND to parents Clare E. and Elizabeth R. Register August 21, 1935.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Cardinal Mooney High football celebrates its first state championship since 1972.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 20, 2024
The top 10 moments of the 2023-2024 Sarasota high school sports year

Six teams or individuals won state titles this school year, and plenty more came close.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Rick Walker swims the 100 breaststroke at the 2022 USMS Summer Nationals 2022. Walker is the head coach of the Sarasota Sharks Masters.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 3, 2023
US Masters Swimming Nationals come to Sarasota

For local swimmers, the event is a celebration of the sport and what it allows them to feel.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Bella, a 14-week-old puppy, seems excited about making new friends at the Suncoast Walkathon. "She's having a great time," says her owner, Palmetto's Robert Wildt."
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 3, 2024
Suncoast Walkathon a paws-itive fundraiser

More than 100 people and their dogs walk around Nathan Benderson Park to support Southeastern Guide Dogs.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Deborah Miller with her book "One Little Pill"
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • June 17, 2024
Longboat resident shares her road to recovery from opioid addiction

Deborah Miller's memoir challenges the stigma of addiction stereotypes and gives hope to those struggling.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Dick Vitale says he's grateful for the staff at Sarasota Memorial Radiation Oncology Center.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 23, 2024
Lakewood Ranch's Dick Vitale finishes final cancer treatment

Vitale's belief in staying positive and having faith keeps him strong during his latest battle with cancer.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Brain Health Initiative founder Stephanie Peabody
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 27, 2023
Brain health gets a boost with Vital Signs screener

Brain health experts say Vital Signs signals an important step in national awareness.

  • East County
  • News
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