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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 Marty Fugate |
May 8, 2024

Asolo Rep's 'Twelve Angry Men' adaptation sings a song of freedom

Asolo Repertory Theatre Producing Artistic Director Peter Rothstein directs the inventive production in its Sarasota premiere.

Arts + Culture

By Lesley Dwyer |
November 28, 2023

More luxury garage condos gear up for Lakewood Ranch

Luxe Flex Garage is a more budget-friendly version of the original Luxe Dream Garage, which held its groundbreaking in August 2022.

East County
News

By Katie Johns |
April 20, 2017

Longboat Harbour sends off snowbirds with cheesy farewell

About 150 residents gathered for an end-of-season party on April 20.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Matt Walsh |
August 2, 2023

Trump II? Think about it

Humpty Dumpty would be better than what we have. But for all of the diehard Trump supporters, here’s a thought: What makes you think a Trump II will be any different and better for the U.S. than Trump I?

Longboat Key
Opinion

By You Observed |
November 28, 2022

Longboat's Christ Church welcomes back members

The church celebrates those who have returned for the season.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

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 Ryan Kohn |
August 28, 2021

Lakewood Ranch football handles Seminole in season opener

The Mustangs won 38-16 at home

East County
Sports

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 Eddie Kirsch |
January 15, 2013

Sarasota unlicensed contractor investigation nets 20 criminal charges

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office reports 20 individuals criminally charged and another 23 citations issued in an effort to reduce unlicensed contracting in the county.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
June 30, 2023

Record condo listing sells for $11.15 million

The two-level penthouse in the Epoch building has more than 6,000 square feet of interior space and 1,700 square feet of outdoor space.

Sarasota
News

By Eric Garwood |
August 10, 2022

Gulf of Mexico Drive reopens after Longboat Key gas leak

The island's thoroughfare is ready to reopen less than an hour after the initial call.

Longboat Key
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 Andrew Warfield |
November 21, 2022

Planning Board rejects plan for Bahia Vista Apartments

The plans call for 42 affordable housing units.

Sarasota
News

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 Petra Rivera |
October 2, 2023

St. Armands Art Festival features accomplished artists from around the world

Tourists, visitors and locals admired the wide variety of art on display Sept. 30 and Oct. 1.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
October 17, 2023

Two women with a cat in a stroller raise police suspicions

An officer asked questions after seeing the group walking down a road in the middle of the night. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.