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Layla Obaseki is a newcomer to Riverview girls track and field, and already has two district titles under her belt.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • April 21, 2026
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Layla Obaseki

The Riverview freshman won two events at the FHSAA Class 4A-District 12 track and field meet.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Noah Kumar spent the 2025 season on the PGA Tour Americas, but is poised to make his Korn Ferry Tour debut April 2 at the LECOM Suncoast Classic.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • March 26, 2026
Guided by a golf legend, young pro returns home

Noah Kumar, a Cardinal Mooney graduate, has channeled Arnold Palmer en route to the LECOM Suncoast Classic.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Man makes false battery claim to end an argument
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 11, 2026
Man makes false battery claim to end an argument

Police were called to an alleged battery only to learn a man called 911 to get his ex-girlfriend to leave him alone. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The Manatee Belle can carry more than 90 passengers.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 15, 2026
Larger, air-conditioned ferry added to Manatee beach fleet

The 92-seat Manatee Belle becomes the third Gulf Islands Ferry vessel operating between Bradenton and Anna Maria Island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Reported kidnapping debunked by video evidence
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 22, 2026
Reported kidnapping debunked by video evidence

A witness told officers she saw a child "thrown" into a car trunk, which video showed was "horse play." This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Former Boston Symphony Orchestra Ann Hobson Pilot plays the harp during Sarasota Contemporary Dance Company's tango-inspired program, "SCD + Piazzolla."
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • March 17, 2026
Put these two Sarasota dance companies on your radar

Sarasota Contemporary Dance is celebrating its 20th season while Azara Ballet is finishing its third.

  • Arts + Culture
The expansion of McCown Towers would surround the parking structure that would include 160 public parking spaces owned by the city.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 9, 2026
Senior public housing expansion remains $4 million short

With $8 million already pledged for public parking, the Sarasota City Commission declines adding $4 million for SHA's McCown Towers funding gap.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By JL Bainbridge |
  • March 26, 2026
Many High Earners Risk Overpaying Taxes Every Year - Are You One of Them?

It’s not just what you earn. It’s what you keep.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Morning commuters take Osprey Avenue in Laurel Park into downtown Sarasota.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 9, 2025
Citywide speed limit of 20 mph proposed

As part of a developing traffic calming plan, Sarasota neighborhood street speed limits will be set at a slower pace by 2055.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River High girls weightlifting coach Jordan Borges (right) shares a hug with senior Payton Mangay-Ayam (left). Borges said he has seen multiple Florida high school coaches leave their positions because of financial strain.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • March 31, 2026
SB 538 will improve pay for some coaches but leave many behind

The bill, which has already passed the Florida Legislature, is poised to benefit booster-friendly programs.

  • East County
  • Sports
Declan Waters (left) of the Sarasota Paradise celebrates a goal against New York City FC II on Feb. 13 at Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 18, 2026
Will local soccer fans embrace Paradise in Lakewood Ranch?

The local team tests the professional level in 2026 at Premier Sports Campus.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Tasha Robinson has played the harp for 35 years. On St. Patrick's Day, she performed with two of her instruments at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church before attendees enjoyed an Irish-themed holiday dinner.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 23, 2026
Tunes of the highlands come to Longboat Key

All Angels welcomes harp player Tasha Robinson for St. Patrick's Day celebration.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"La bohème," which runs through March 28 at Sarasota Opera House, is the first of four productions in the Sarasota Opera's 2026 Winter Festival.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • February 18, 2026
For Sarasota Opera, it's a season to remember

The 2026 Winter Opera Festival will be filled with emotion, on and off the stage.

  • Arts + Culture
Scott Osborne is president of Through Women's Eyes, which is presenting the 27th annual Reel Equals Film Festival.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • March 3, 2026
Motherhood gets a starring role at the 2026 Reel Equals Film Festival

The fest was previously known as Through Women's Eyes.

  • Arts + Culture
Work by Janet Echelman in “Radical Softness” at Sarasota Art Museum through April 26.
  • By Su Byron |
  • February 6, 2026
New creations, global voices, celebrations light up our cultural horizon

Whether it's contemporary art from America, folk music from the Nordics or greatest hits from the radio, there's something for everyone this season.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2026
2026 general summer camps in Sarasota, Manatee

Check out the general camps available in Sarasota and Manatee counties this summer.

  • Summer Fun Guide
The home at 1356 Harbor Drive includes more than 100 feet of bayfront.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 4, 2026
Harbor Acres home sells for $14.75 million

The property on Sarasota Bay offers more than 6,700 square feet and five bedrooms.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Elite Sports Recovery Center |
  • January 22, 2026
Not Just for Athletes: A New Approach to Back Pain Relief

Low back pain doesn’t just hurt—it dominates your day. Getting out of a chair, tying your shoes, or even rolling over in bed can feel like a battle you brace for every time. For many, the pain is joined by numbness, weakness, or loss of strength in the legs, quietly stealing independence and turning once-simple daily tasks into exhausting challenges.

  • Health
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“I felt genuinely cared for during all phases of pregnancy, delivery and
postpartum.” Aubrey Robertson, Maternity Patient
  • By Lakewood Ranch Medical Center |
  • April 9, 2026
Women’s Center “Felt Like Home” for Maternity Patient

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center became a second home during one woman's pregnancy.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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Blake Roulund was a defensive end/middle linebacker for Cardinal Mooney football as a junior. He committed to wrestling full-time for his senior year, forfeiting a chance to be part of a football state championship.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • March 12, 2026
Cardinal Mooney senior succeeds in changing sports

Blake Roulund left football behind and promptly became a state finalist in wrestling.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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