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The most significant damage to city assets by Hurricane Ian appears to be a portion of the roof at Payne Park Auditorium. (Photo by Andrew Warfield)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 6, 2022
Emergency manager: City employees get credit for fast recovery

Sarasota Emergency Manager Todd Kerkering says employees, many of whom are also suffering from Hurricane Ian damage, are bringing the city back quickly.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Panther sightings in Manatee have increased.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 7, 2024
Local expert to lead presentation on Florida panthers, increased sightings

Florida Panther Project founder Bill Samuels will talk about the past and future of the Florida Panther.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 2, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 9, 2021
Pass the salt, pass the charity with Pure Florida Sea Salt

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium will get 20% of the proceeds of the special salt.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
After the final draft of the code was finished last fall, city staff quickly backed off the prospect of making any zoning changes in residential neighborhoods.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 24, 2019
Foregoing form-based code, city plots zoning changes

The city is abandoning its efforts to adopt a new zoning code, instead opting for a series of revisions to current regulations. How did staff identify planning priorities?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tiffany Mautino, the Lakewood Ranch Library supervising manager, Hayley Rigatti, a library staff member, and Faith Kibler, a Friends of the Lakewood Ranch Library volunteer, bring a button maker and 3D printed chicks for people to paint while supporting the nonprofit and Slim Chickens.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 17, 2024
East Bradenton nonprofits benefit from Giving Challenge

Nonprofits will use funds to launch new initiatives and continue and expand services and programs.

  • East County
  • News
The iconic Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota's "Purple Palace," kicked off its delayed season with "Menopause the Musical 2," on Jan. 4.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 30, 2024
Details in short supply for new Sarasota Performing Arts Center

The group studying the repurposing of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall hears from the new Sarasota Performing Arts Center CEO but is left with more questions than answers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Man goes 'Loko' outside a downtown Sarasota office building
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 3, 2024
Man goes 'Loko' outside a downtown Sarasota office building

A subject exposes himself to the world after being told not to loiter at the building's entrance. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Mustangs senior Cassidy McLellan will play for the University of Florida next season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 15, 2023
Lakewood Ranch powerhouse teams ousted early in playoffs

After making at least the Final Four two years in a row, Lakewood Ranch High's softball program and ODA's baseball program can't build upon their recent domination.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 10, 2020
Observer Challenge tennis tournament kicks off 20th year

Players and guests mingled at a celebration of the history of the tournament.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Christy James of the Longboat Key Flower Shop
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • April 7, 2024
New flower shop opens on Longboat Key

Owner Christy James shared her hopes and plans for the new flower shop on the island at her ribbon-cutting with the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Buttonwood Harbour and Sleepy Lagoon neighborhoods are among those most prone to flooding during high tide.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 29, 2023
Grants continue to be town priority moving into new fiscal year

Longboat Key Town Manager Howard Tipton says grant funding has been running smoothly under the new grants coordinator.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Co-chair of Taste and Tunes of the Key Lynn Hancock and Susan Phillips
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • February 5, 2024
Longboat Key Garden Club puts new spin on annual fundraiser

Tastes and Tunes of the Keys skipped the fashion show to highlight the delish dishes from local vendors and create casual atmosphere for mingling.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Gil Brady, Jean Tafler and Kraig Swartz star in "Pictures From Home," playing through Feb. 18 at FST's Keating Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 4, 2024
'Pictures From Home' reveals backstory of a best-selling photo memoir

Sharr White's gripping drama at Florida Studio Theatre explores the fallout of a salesman's pursuit of the American dream.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Mark Hiser believes in the healing power of horses.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 16, 2023
New executive director brings fresh ideas for SMART growth

As the new executive director of Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy, Mark Hiser has plans to make the organization even more visible.

  • East County
  • Business
The Healthy Wave
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 20, 2020
Alternate Greetings

Here's some ways to say hello without spreading germs.

  • Black Tie
False shoplifting accusation results in a 44-cent refund
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 17, 2023
False shoplifting accusation results in a 44-cent refund

A man was falsely accused by grocery store employees of stealing bananas. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 1, 2021
Cops Corner: Sarasota 7.1.21

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Key Niners Janet Hartman, Pam Crowe, Joyce Welch and Mary Taylor
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 21, 2022
Generosity of Longboat organizations put them on the Nice List

Longboat Key residents don't take the season of giving lightly.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
ODA baseball senior Jack Hobson.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 25, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Jack Hobson

The ODA baseball senior is hitting .457 with four home runs and 23 RBIs in 2023.

  • East County
  • Sports
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