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Kim Fenwick and Susie Hettmansperger are this year's Trash to Treasure co-chairs.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • February 7, 2024
Trash to Treasure sale is a deal haven for Longboaters

The annual rummage sale is Feb. 16-17 at the Gulfshore of Longboat Key mobile home park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The price tag to put Sarasota County Sheriff’s officers on patrol
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 13, 2023
The price tag to put Sarasota County Sheriff’s officers on patrol

Population growth means a call for more sworn officers in Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nico Moschini and Wendy Mikula won silver medals at state championship.
  • By Sidra Wali |
  • May 15, 2023
Five Tennis For Fun Sarasota athletes head to state championship

The nonprofit, which offers free clinics for athletes with disabilities, wrapped up its third season with three gold and two silver medals.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Zara Barrie |
  • January 14, 2014
Factory Girl: G2H2

Factory Girl: G2H2

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Jason Wysong says he feels "as well prepared as anyone could be to come into a superintendent seat."
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 3, 2023
School superintendent Jason Wysong talks about his priorities in Manatee County

Jason Wysong shares his vision for the School District of Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Schools
Lakewood Ranch High junior boys runner Vicente Rivera.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 26, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Vicente Rivera

The Lakewood Ranch High boys junior won the 3,200-meter race (10:11.48) at the Lakewood Ranch Invitational.

  • East County
  • Sports
Before and after conceptuals of commercial vs. mixed-use developments.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 7, 2024
Suburban affordable housing incentives net first-round approval

The city ordinance would encourage affordable housing in mixed-use developments along commercial corridors and in commercial centers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sandra Frank
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 2, 2024
All Faiths Food Bank CEO leaves behind bigger, stronger nonprofit

Sandra Frank, who helped grow the food bank, will retire after 12 years with the organization.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Syndicated radio host Matt Bruce spoke to the audience at the 9/11 Remembrance ceremony held Sept. 11, 2023, at Sarasota National Cemetery. He told an incredible story of survival at the World Trade Center on 9/11, but how much of it is true?
  • By James Peter |
  • September 23, 2023
Radio host told Sarasota he's a 9/11 hero. Was he really there?

The Observer found inconsistencies throughout radio personality "the Captain" Matt Bruce's story of 9/11 heroism, military service and record as a firefighter.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Joey Leto (black jersey) gets air while racing on day one of the 2024 USA BMX Sunshine State Nationals at Sarasota BMX.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 11, 2024
Sarasota BMX rider makes his push for Paris Olympics

Joey Leto reflects on Sunshine Nationals and Sarasota BMX's 50th anniversary.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
"Never Records" is a pop-up recording studio by Ted Riederer that is part of the "Impact" exhibition at the Sarasota Art Museum. Riederer will conduct recording sessions for museum attendees from June 3-9.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 28, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for May 30 to June 5

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Dekyi Rongé with her canine companion in “Westminster.”
  • By Su Byron |
  • March 29, 2024
Productions and exhibits to catch before they’re gone

What’s happening in the arts this breezy season? Read on for a sneak peek at five cool bets.

  • Arts + Culture
Rick Hinkson keeps watch from a lifeguard tower.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 6, 2023
Sarasota beach lifeguards require special set of skills

Sarasota County lifeguards performed 100 rescues this year. A lifeguard shares what it takes to be an open-water first responder.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Town Hall
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 10, 2024
Longboat greenlights storm resiliency upgrades to Town Hall

A $250,000 investment from the town of Longboat Key will enable Town Hall to receive overdue upgrades after nearly seven years of project delays.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Susan Goldfarb, Sy Goldblatt, Corina Mintz, Rabbi Stephen Sniderman and Susan Landau
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • February 26, 2024
Temple Beth Israel member donates $500,000 for renovations

At 45th anniversary gala, TBI honored Harold Ronson for his years of dedication and donations to the congregation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 3, 2015
News Briefs

Half marathon creates temporary lane closures; Meet commission candidates at Observer debate; Voter registration deadline: Feb. 9; Wanted: Code Board member

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Biden’s fantasia vs. Florida’s fiscal responsibleness
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 13, 2024
Biden’s fantasia vs. Florida’s fiscal responsibleness

What a contrast — the Biden proposed budget and the historical federal deficits versus the Florida budget for 2024-2025.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Officer on patrol finds a man on the ground with his wheelchair on fire
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2023
Officer on patrol finds a man on the ground with his wheelchair on fire

Investigators determine the cause of a victim's wheelchair fire. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The Longboat Key Police Department.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 14, 2024
Longboat Police expansion stalls amid funding gap

The Longboat Key Police Department is looking for grants to fund a $1.3 million expansion that would add a 1,300-square-foot training facility onto the existing building.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
ODA senior defensive back Jack Taraska.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 7, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Jack Taraska

The ODA football senior has set a program record with five interceptions in his first year of the sport.

  • East County
  • Sports
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