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By Andrew Warfield |
July 15, 2023

Neighbors erupt as Tamiami apartment project is approved

The Sarasota Planning Board approved apartments in the North Trail Overlay District, which prompted an unruly response from some Central Cocoanut residents.

Sarasota
News

By Ryan Kohn |
February 5, 2024

East County Athlete of the Week: Grace Shaw-Rockey

The Lakewood Ranch High senior will be a leader on the school’s softball team.

East County
Sports

By Observer Staff |
June 12, 2024

So how much rain did Sarasota get Tuesday?

The Arlington Park neighborhood in Sarasota received more than 8 inches of rain in 24 hours.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
March 6, 2024

Manatee County commemorates Crooked River Ranch preservation

Crooked River Ranch is the first purchase through the Environmental Lands Management and Acquisitions Committee and will serve as a public preserve.

East County
News

By Spencer Fordin |
June 11, 2022

Bradenton native takes center stage at Sarasota Music Festival

Graeme Sugden attended these halls as a youngster, and now he's playing them as a professional musician.

Arts + Culture

By Petra Rivera |
November 17, 2023

Women's entrepreneur group throws disco party

Longboat Key's Femcity held its second annual fashion show, dancing to disco, making new friends and supporting local nonprofits.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Liz Ramos |
July 17, 2023

East Manatee food pantries see consistent, growing demand

A Woodland Community Church food bank representative says that more grandparents raising children have been relying on the donations.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
December 8, 2023

Denied Siesta Key hotel proposals could be reconsidered by Sarasota County

The Sarasota County Commission approved moving forward on a study of a comprehensive plan change that would allow high-intensity hotels on the island.

Siesta Key
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
June 12, 2024

Local politicians switch seats in search of a winning election spot

Candidates in Manatee County attempt to find their right election fit.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
June 28, 2024

GCCF makes two C-suite moves to bolster philanthropic services

Joe Carter and Sasha Pyatte will execute the Gulf Coast Community Foundation's strategy to deepen donors' philanthropic impact.

Sarasota
Business

By Observer Staff |
July 24, 2024

Charter Review Board District 1: William Van Allen Jr.

Meet the candidate.

Elections

By Observer Staff |
May 1, 2024

Man claims he was served spiked drinks

A regular patron says a bartender siding with his estranged wife served drinks that made him sick. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Mark Bergin |
April 26, 2021

Firehouse Subs grant provides Longboat Key extrication equipment

Municipal Emergency Services trained Longboat Key Fire Rescue personnel how to use the new equipment.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
August 1, 2024

Sarasota drops six spots on best cities to live list

Affordability appears to be a factor in the city being ranked 11th by U.S. News & World Report — but at least it beat Green Bay this year.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
November 9, 2023

Whose parking space is it anyway at Sarasota County public boat ramps?

With limited parking at Sarasota County parks' public boat ramps, commercial charters come under scrutiny from the County Commission.

Sarasota
News

By Emily Walsh |
May 1, 2024

That’s one heckuva wrap!

Of course, there was fashion, food and fun, but the amount of money donated this year tops the charts as a season standout.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Liz Ramos |
November 22, 2023

School choice boosts enrollment at East County schools

Some East County schools that have dwindling enrollments due to aging neighborhoods depend on school choice to boost enrollment and offer more programs.