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By Lesley Dwyer |
July 16, 2025

Manatee receives threat of litigation over increased impact fees

Freedom Housing Alliance Inc. maintains the impact fee increase violates state statute.

East County
News

By Dana Kampa |
January 19, 2026

Differences celebrated at MLK Jr. memorial Shabbat

Representatives from Embracing Our Differences spoke to the importance of inclusion during Temple Beth Israel's special Shabbat service memorializing Martin Luther King Jr.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
August 11, 2025

Mound Street condo project sailing through staff review

On its second submittal to the city's Development Review Committee, the 66-unit 777 Palm Avenue Condos project, with few staff comments remaining, has received partial sign-off.

Sarasota
News

By Jack Nelson |
December 11, 2025

Cardinal Mooney is state football champ again

The Cougars roar past Jacksonville Bolles to win their third title.

Sarasota
Sports

By Observer Staff |
January 1, 2026

Sarasota's top moments of the year, in pictures

There were plenty of ups and downs in the past 12 months, and the Sarasota/Siesta Key Observer was there to capture it all. Here are some of our favorite moments of 2025.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
January 12, 2026

Police department debuts mobile Sarasota Learning Center

Sarasota Police Department's new tech-rich trailer will be deployed by the Community Relations Division to take technology to many who don't have access.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
October 15, 2025

Manatee County inches toward initiating stormwater fees

Despite public pushback in 2019, Manatee County is taking another shot at implementing a stormwater program.

East County
News

By Dana Kampa |
December 18, 2025

Ospreys get a home renovation

The city of Sarasota recently straightened out an osprey perch on City Island that was damaged by Hurricane Milton.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Matt Walsh |
January 7, 2026

That two-word phrase is a reminder — a reminder to politicians and officeholders to let us live our lives the way we want to live, and a reminder that we must teach the next generations of the virtues of capitalism.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Lesley Dwyer |
January 6, 2026

Website, technology updated to help Manatee run smooth 2026 elections

Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Scott Farrington says the new website will be easier for the residents to navigate.

East County
News

By Jack Nelson |
December 2, 2025

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Samuel Shamsey

The senior leads Cardinal Mooney boys soccer in goals scored entering December.

Sarasota
Sports

By Observer Staff |
January 20, 2026

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Jan. 22-28

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Jay Heater |
January 14, 2026

Top Lakewood Ranch equestrian athlete changes her competition focus

Misdee Wrigley Miller has decided not to defend her "four-in-hand" title at the upcoming Combined Driving at TerraNova event.

East County
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
January 8, 2026

Parrish resident writes musical about a spiritual awakening on Siesta Key

Inspired by the beauty of Siesta Key, musician Cynthia Jordan has penned a musical set on the island.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

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 Jack Nelson |
January 8, 2026

Sarasota Suncoast Academy guard completes one-of-a-kind legacy

Eighth grader Eva Lopes wrapped her middle school career as the Bulls' all-time leading scorer in basketball.

Sarasota
Sports

By Jay Heater |
December 24, 2025

After five decades, this Lakewood Ranch Santa continues to spread joy and more

Rich Vannucci, who still wears the Santa suit his mother made for him 50 years ago, isn't ready to put a wrap on his career.

East County
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
December 10, 2025

Clogged toilet plunges landlord and tenant into eviction

A renter threatens to zip-tie a property owner over a plumbing issue in an ongoing whirlpool of discontent. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.