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Archaeologist collect data at the site of a well-preserved 7,200-year-old Native American burial site about 250 yards off Manasota Key in Sarasota County.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • April 12, 2024
Sarasota County protects centuries-old Native American burial site

The location of the 7,200-year-old burial site off Manasota Key is off-limits to divers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In 2021, developer Gary Kompothecras proposed a seven-story hotel with up to 120 rooms at 1260 Old Stickney Point Road.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 14, 2023
Repealed ordinance clears the slate for Siesta Key hotels

Sarasota County commissioners repeal comprehensive plan changes that led to county approval of hotels later ruled illegal in court.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A rendering of One Park, which is planned to span across Quay Commons on blocks 1 and 9 in The Quay.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 5, 2023
Request to delay Planning Board appointments rejected

City Commission declines delay on naming two new Planning Board members until after One Park matter concludes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Art in the Dark co-chairs are Veronika and Dr. Philip Ames, with their daughters, Mila and Vivian
  • By Janet Combs |
  • March 24, 2024
Art in the Dark gala raises funds to bring solutions into sight

The Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center's annual gala benefits those who have vision loss.

  • Black Tie
Woman comes home to find surprise roofing job
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 18, 2024
Woman comes home to find surprise roofing job

Roofers were removing shingles from the wrong home as a language barrier prompts the woman to call law enforcement. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Jessica Rogers with co-chairs Georgia Anderson, Brenda Belsito and Emma Kate Silvestri
  • By Janet Combs |
  • November 1, 2024
Flip Flops & Fashion packs a day of fun at Venice beach

The annual fundraiser for Children First was a welcome reprieve from dealing with the aftermath of three hurricanes.

  • Black Tie
Danielle Dosne says learning about the muscles can help prevent injuries.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 3, 2024
Lakewood Ranch bodybuilder gives tips to those making fitness resolutions

Danielle Dosne began bodybuilding after a scoliosis diagnosis, and it turned into a lifetime of fitness.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Carley Ramsden is a junior libero on the Sarasota High volleyball team.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 12, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Carley Ramsden

The Sarasota High junior volleyball libero and team captain has 12 assists and 34 digs through Sept. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 14, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Maddox Marchbank

The Sarasota High grad has received football scholarship offers from several NCAA DI schools.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
New Pilates club opens in Lakewood Ranch
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 12, 2024
New Pilates club opens in Lakewood Ranch

Club Pilates opened on Aug. 12 in the Center Point Plaza at the corner of University Parkway and Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.

  • East County
  • Business
Andrew and Carie Schoenfeld see their forum as a resource for longtime and new residents, as well as a way for neighbors to connect. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 12, 2014
Website creates forum for discussion

Andrew and Carie Schoenfeld started a resource they wanted when they moved to the Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Will affordable housing policy encourage 'concrete canyons'?
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 15, 2024
Will affordable housing policy encourage 'concrete canyons'?

Sarasota Vice Mayor Jen Ahearn-Koch worries that the city's proposed incentives might bring about unintended consequences.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jerome Saganowich, known as Jerry Sags, is the Nasty Boys wrestling tag team with Brian Knobbs.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 20, 2023
Former WWF wrestler Jerry Sags reflects on his winding career

Lakewood Ranch's Jerry Sags, one half of the Nasty Boys tag team, paid his dues before his big break.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch resident Andy Weidenbach helped run unofficial practices for the Detroit Red Wings for seven years. Weidenbach said youth talent in Florida is comparable to talent in Michigan, but with less depth. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 20, 2022
Lakewood Ranch resident earned coaching wings in Michigan ice hockey

Andy Weidenbach says new rinks are the key to producing more hockey talent in Florida.

  • East County
  • 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
The Cardinal Mooney beach volleyball program reached the FHSAA Final Four despite missing three key seniors.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 18, 2023
Despite loss, Cardinal Mooney beach volleyball ends season with 'miracle'

The Cougars reached the FHSAA Final Four while missing three seniors who were at graduation.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Ryan Chase
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 19, 2023
New Sarasota High School principal living his dream in education

Ryan Chase brings loads of experience in both Sarasota and Manatee counties to his new job.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Livy Scanlon stars in "Judith."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 20, 2024
Urbanite Theatre's 'Judith' is a Shakespearean shapeshifter

The play's star, Livy Scanlon, changes voices, accents and posture in the blink of an eye.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Mort Skirboll Jewish Film Festival gets a new venue
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • February 28, 2024
Mort Skirboll Jewish Film Festival gets a new venue

Films will be screened at the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee's new event space, The Ora.

  • Arts + Culture
Colton Gordon had Tommy John surgery in 2021, two months before he was drafted by the Houston Astros.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 19, 2023
Former Lakewood Ranch baseball pitcher a star in Houston Astros' system

Colton Gordon is the Astros' No. 8 overall prospect and the No. 1 pitching prospect, according to MLB.com.

  • East County
  • Sports
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