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Suncoast Waterkeeper monitors bacteria levels at 11 sites throughout Manatee and Sarasota counties.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 18, 2024
Is it safe to swim? What water quality results mean for recreation

Suncoast Waterkeeper's executive director explains how weekly monitoring helps inform swimmers about potential health hazards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Former Riverview Rams softball player Devyn Flaherty is a star shortstop at FSU.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 20, 2023
What I've learned from 300 Sarasota athletes of the week

Sports Editor Ryan Kohn still hasn't forgotten to "be a goldfish" or to watch out for the geese.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
After heart surgery, David Paliotta completely changed his diet and exercise patterns.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 13, 2024
Lakewood Ranch senior gives peak performance

After a quadruple bypass surgery, Summerfield's David Paliotta works toward an unlikely goal: climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee has received a cornerstone gift from Larry Greenspon that will be used for the redevelopment of its 32-acre campus on McIntosh Road in Sarasota.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 4, 2024
Philanthropist donates $3.5M to Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee

Larry Greenspon's second major donation will help complete a recreational sports complex.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Barbara Ford-Coates
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2024
Sarasota County Tax Collector: Barbara Ford-Coates

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
Hotel guest upset with unexpected turndown service
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 24, 2024
Hotel guest upset with unexpected turndown service

Police were called to mediate a situation when a guest was angry after hotel staff entered his room for turndown service. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Monterey at Lakewood Ranch has two models available, including the Centennial.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 4, 2024
Toll Brothers joins Lakewood Ranch to market new Monterey village

Lakewood Ranch continues to expand its holdings as builders want to capitalize on the brand.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Observer recommends
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 10, 2024
Observer recommends

The common refrain and complaint you here about all county commission candidates is this: “The greedy developers control them.”

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Gus Mollasis loves to display different items relating to cinema in Sarasota Estate Auction.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • June 19, 2024
Gus Mollasis teaches the magic of movies on Longboat Key

"At The Movies with Gus Mollasis" at the Education Center takes film students back to the golden age of cinema.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Manatee Admirals hockey team combines players from Lakewood Ranch High and Parrish Community High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 28, 2023
High school ice hockey in Florida still on ice

However, the Manatee Admirals team gives students the chance to experience similar opportunities.

  • East County
  • Sports
Bruno Wu serves hamburgers.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 17, 2024
Businesses step up to offer meals to those in need

Amid the power outages and aftermath of Hurricane Milton, free hamburgers and hot dogs were on offer.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Jan Wallace, the new president of the Rotary Club of Longboat Key
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • June 29, 2024
New Longboat Rotary Club president continues legacy of founder

Former club Secretary Jan Wallace stepped up to be the president and save the club from merging with another.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Catara Brae played a woman accused of murdering a doctor in Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's original musical "Ruby."
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 12, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 14-20

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Parents wait in their cars for dismissal at Braden River Elementary School.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 18, 2024
How to have a successful car line

The car line doesn't have to be something you dread. Check out these tips on how to get through the car line safely while having fun.

  • East County
  • Schools
Washbaer performs at Fogartyville's 2016 New Year's Eve Celebration.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • November 1, 2023
Folksy Fogartyville offers an eclectic mix of music, art and film

The Rosemary District arts venue Fogartyville is a grassroots operation with a mission to be the center of community engagement.

  • Arts + Culture
Events of a Lifetime Productions planned a donor season kickoff party for the Van Wezel Foundation.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • January 3, 2024
Event planner to bring extravagant experiences to Longboat Key

New resident Gillian Marto brings her award-winning event-planning business to the island to provide unforgettable events for Longboaters.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
City commissioners approved on second reading rate increases for residential and commercial solid waste collections.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 8, 2023
City customers to pay more for utility connections and waste collection

Commissioners approve rate hikes that staff say will help cover the cost of providing services.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dan Sidler is the Greater Sarasota Chamber’s vice president of CareerEdge and economic development.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 28, 2024
CareerEdge awards nine upskilling work grants to local companies

The grants will provide funding to enhance the skill sets of workers to help foster a stronger workforce and higher wages.

  • Sarasota
  • News
See Hurricane Debby's impacts around Sarasota
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2024
See Hurricane Debby's impacts around Sarasota

Severe flooding conditions exist on roads in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cliff Kaplan is proposing this bridge in Greenbrook Adventure Park be transformed into a "rainbow bridge," a place where pet owners can pay tribute to their dogs, cats and birds after they die.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 22, 2024
Rainbow bridge for pets proposed in Greenbrook Adventure Park

The footbridge would be a place of comfort for grieving pet owners.

  • East County
  • News
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