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By Andrew Warfield |
February 22, 2026

Police officers rescue two from burning home

Sarasota Police Department officers braved flames and a sparking transformer to remove two from a North Osprey Avenue house fire.

Sarasota
News

By Dana Kampa |
January 21, 2026

Lifestyle, clothing brand officially opens on St. Armands Circle

The Sarasota Style, the latest addition to St. Armands Circle's business community, recently opened.

Sarasota
Business

By Marty Fugate |
February 19, 2026

A few of our favorite (Lakewood Ranch) things

Here is a short list of cool pleasures, delightful encounters and only-in-the-Ranch moments.

East County
Neighbors

By S.T. Cardinal |
February 24, 2026

Longboat Key hitchhiker gets visit from police

A man trying to catch a ride back to downtown Sarasota prompted a call to police. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Lesley Dwyer |
March 5, 2026

Manatee County commissioners deny 232 townhomes off Lorraine Road

During the same land use meeting, commissioners approved a freestanding ER on State Road 64.

East County
News

By Jack Nelson |
December 16, 2025

More reclassification won't help area football teams

Lakewood Ranch High and Braden River High might be facing an even tougher lineup of opponents in reworked districts.

East County
Sports

By Lesley Dwyer |
February 18, 2026

Manatee County seeks public input on 2027 budget

Commissioners want to cut the millage, and the state wants to cut property taxes. So what can residents live without?

East County
News

By Jack Nelson |
March 4, 2026

Braden River High wrestling qualifies eight for state championships

The Pirates matched their all-time program record, which was set last season.

East County
Sports

By Lesley Dwyer |
March 3, 2026

Manatee County mourns the death of its 'feisty' commissioner

Carol Ann Felts, a citizen activist who scored a stunning political victory in 2024, died Feb. 24.

East County
News

By Eric Garwood |
January 18, 2026

Details firm up for Sarasota schools plan

A K-8 and magnet school conversion begins next year at five Sarasota County campuses.

Sarasota
Schools

By Lesley Dwyer |
January 7, 2026

Manatee County Commission's power structure could be altered by 2026 election

Three seats are up for grabs with incumbents Mike Rahn and Amanda Ballard defending and Jason Bearden bowing out.

East County
News

By S.T. Cardinal |
December 10, 2025

Town of Longboat has questions after property valuations decrease

Drastic reductions in property appraisal evaluations for undamaged condo units have raised the alarm for Longboat leaders.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
February 26, 2026

Sarasota wraps up two-day city manager interview process

Five finalists for the job of Sarasota city manager undertook an intense 48 hours of education and scrutiny as the City Commission hones in on hiring its next chief executive.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
January 28, 2026

Newfound romance ends abruptly over jealousy

An officer drives a heartbroken woman back to her hotel after she was ditched for talking to another man in a hot tub on Lido Key. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.