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By Observer Staff |
February 26, 2024

Man shot and killed by Sarasota Police on Monday identified

Officers had attempted to stop 54-year-old William Michael Pickett on a county warrant for bank robbery.

Sarasota
News

By Nat Kaemmerer |
March 8, 2022

Longboat Key golfers team up to Go For the Cure

The Key Niners and Women's Golf Association played a round to raise money for Breast Health Sarasota.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Petra Rivera |
August 27, 2023

Sarasota Bay Watch hosts first scallop search since COVID

Volunteers met on Aug. 26 at Sarasota Sailing Squadron to collect data on scallops, wildlife and seagrass in Sarasota Bay.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
September 30, 2023

Sarasota County breaks ground on new administration center

Staff is expected to vacate the current downtown headquarters and occupy the new building in late 2025.

Sarasota
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
June 12, 2014

Rey earns three-year contract and bonus

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey received unanimous support, a three-year contract extension and a $5,000 bonus Thursday at Town Hall.

East County
News

By Ryan Kohn |
September 15, 2023

High school football roundup: Week four

Only two area teams were victorious in a week filled with tough matchups.

Sarasota
Sports

By Jay Heater |
April 1, 2022

APRIL FOOL: Kingfisher Lake becomes top cremation depository in Florida

"You Urned It" finds a final resting spot at Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch.

April Fools

By Lesley Dwyer |
February 10, 2024

Summit offers residents chance to quiz Manatee representatives

The summit is scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Feb. 23 at the Lakewood Ranch Library.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
February 14, 2023

Breeze Airways adds new nonstop route from SRQ

Upstart low-fare Breeze Airways will offer a third nonstop route from the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, adding Providence, Rhode Island, starting July 13.

Sarasota
News

By Ryan Kohn |
February 15, 2024

Sailors boys basketball sets postseason tone with district title win

Sarasota High (24-2) won district title 63-36 over North Port High (17-9), avenging an earlier loss.

Sarasota
Sports

By Carter Weinhofer |
April 16, 2024

Man watching movie in swimming trunks asked to relocate

Police responded to a call of a man in his underwear reclining in public. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
January 15, 2024

'Embracing Our Differences' art exhibit returns to Bayfront Park

The global art show kicks off with a party featuring music and food trucks on Jan. 21.

Arts + Culture

By Liz Ramos |
November 29, 2023

Nativity tradition continues for East County family

Participating in the Tabernacle Church's annual living nativity is a tradition for the Walmsley family.

East County
Neighbors

By James Peter |
March 1, 2024

Sarasota students explore key moments in history for county contest

The winners and runners-up of the Sarasota County competition will advance to the Florida History Day Contest in May.

Sarasota
Schools

By Samantha Chaney |
April 25, 2019

Lack of ladder truck sparks fire concerns on Siesta Key

One of the county’s ladder trucks is just minutes away from Siesta Key, but remains flexible enough to serve a wider area.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
October 25, 2023

SRQ-to-downtown shuttle service to begin before year's end

Sarasota County sets the fares for a new trolley route that will serve the airport and five stops downtown.

Sarasota
News

By Jim Stinson |
February 9, 2024

Former Sarasota mayor, county commissioner dies at 79

Nora Patterson had lived in Sarasota County since 1970.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
November 4, 2023

Ice cream eating championship helps support Rise Up Cafe

The competition helped support Rise Up Cafe, a nonprofit-run coffee and ice cream shop in downtown Sarasota operated by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.