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Police called after disturbance over bad haircut
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 1, 2023
Police called after disturbance over bad haircut

A mother causes a disturbance at a barber shop over an alleged bad child's haircut. This and other reports from the Sarasota Police Department in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Sarasota swimmer Emma Weyant will swim the women's 400-meter individual medley at the 2024 Paris Olympics. She earned a silver medal in the event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 24, 2024
A Sarasota watch guide to the 2024 Paris Olympics

The games, which feature several Sarasota-affiliated athletes, start July 26 and run through Aug. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Lily Ward, Olivia Kawcak and McKenzie Kawcak share how "peace" is said in Mexico, India and France. The students held up the signs to greet their classmates as students arrived on campus.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 21, 2024
McNeal Elementary School cultivates peace

The school's annual Peace Day brings students together to demonstrate their commitment to peace.

  • East County
  • Schools
Enough of the smearing
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 7, 2024
Enough of the smearing

Dishonest tactics and dirty falsehoods disgust voters. One Manatee candidate decided not to take it anymore.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Rick Piccolo speaks to the attendees at the 2024 Economic Development Corp. of Sarasota County meeting.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 18, 2024
EDC awards SRQ chief its highest honor

The Economic Development Corp. of Sarasota County surprised Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport's Rick Piccolo with the Clyde Nixon Leadership Award at its annual meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Hermitage Artist Retreat in Manasota Key brings world-class artists to Sarasota to develop their work and to interact with local audiences.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 29, 2024
Hermitage Artist Retreat receives $238,000 in grants

The awards will help support a variety of programs and initiatives, including residencies for Hermitage Fellows, arts education and program accessibility.

  • Arts + Culture
The mezzanine is designed to be used as an event space.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 9, 2024
Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi to open Lakewood Ranch restaurant Jan. 20

After years of delays, the Japanese restaurant is opening the State Road 70 location on Jan. 20.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Department breakdowns include details like expenditures by type, like these for Public Works.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 6, 2024
Town launches first digital platform for in-depth budget exploration

The Digital Budget Book allows citizens to see more details about the town’s budget, departments and demographics.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brock Patterson, senior pastor at Longboat Island Chapel, and his dog Pippa
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 12, 2024
Longboaters find optimistic situation as they return home

Structures on the island remained intact, while the significant flooding of Hurricane Helene did not reoccur.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dr. Marty Reichgut
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 3, 2024
Sarasota tai chi instructor spurs others to find their potential

Instructor Marty Reichgut, 85, says that thanks to the form of martial arts, he's more agile now than he was as a teenager.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
General Harris Street by Christ Church of Longboat Key after Hurricane Debby at high tide around 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 5.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 5, 2024
Hurricane Debby brings flooding, travel disruptions to Longboat Key

After expecting a normal rainy weekend in Florida, residents were taken aback by the aftermath of the tropical storm-turned-hurricane.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Freya Robbins, Supreme Court Certified Mediator & Certified Divorce Financial Analyst ® |
  • March 18, 2021
When Business Gets Personal

When Business Gets Personal

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
  • In Memoriam |
  • October 18, 2024
Jack Franklin Richardson, D.M.D.

Jack Franklin Richardson, D.M.D., a husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024, at the age of 84.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Hagen Brody leans out the Bay Runner trolley during its inaugural run in February. His City Commission colleagues credited his advocacy for the program. (File photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 18, 2022
Hagen Brody looks back on his time on City Commission

As the Sarasota native steps away from the dais, he discusses progress the city made during his five-plus year as a city commissioner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Susan Lowther. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 30, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Susan Lowther

The sophomore leads the Rams girls lacrosse team in goals and assists.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Phyllis Black and Sandra Smith
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 25, 2021
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key gets insurance update from Sandra Smith

Smith, who runs Secur-All Insurance on the island, stopped by for an update on the industry.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Braden River High sophomore Benecio Claudino and junior Grant Hicks are undefeated as a doubles pair in 2024. This is their first season together as a full-time pair.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 30, 2024
Braden River High boys tennis duo is a pair of aces

Sophomore Benecio Claudino and junior Grant Hicks complement each other's strengths.

  • East County
  • Sports
Boaters anchor near Jewfish Key.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 26, 2024
If Jewfish Key separated from Longboat Key, what then?

A feasibility study details the challenges that de-annexation of Jewfish Key would present ahead of Town Commission meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Caleb Lee and Harry Shaull sing and play guitar in "Off the Charts!" which features 20 songs spanning from the 1950s to now. Photo courtesy of Florida Studio Theatre.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 1, 2022
Florida Studio Theatre presents "Off the Charts!" in Lakewood Ranch

Florida Studio Theatre show at Waterside Place features songs from the 1950s to now.

  • East County
  • News
An animated "365" was projected underneath the bridge.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 30, 2024
Coalition of LGBTQ+ groups lights underside of Ringling Bridge

The organizations adapted a planned event to weather conditions on July 28 by lighting a section underneath the bridge.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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