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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 21, 2021
Cops Corner: Sarasota 1.21.21

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Branding on the new shuttle is meant to intrigue shoppers and generate ridership.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 21, 2018
Trolley services launches at UTC

Electric shuttle charges up convenience for UTC shoppers.

  • East County
  • News
Lisa Genova speaks to the audience for an hour followed by an Q&A.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 1, 2021
Neuroscientist Lisa Genova resumes RCLA Town Hall Lecture Series

The speaker event was held on Nov. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Northern mockingbirds are fiercely territorial,  and will attack intruders many times their size, including hawks, domestic pets, and people. (Photo by Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • March 5, 2021
Bird of the Week: Northern mockingbird

This state bird of Florida can mimic the songs of more than 50 Southern birds.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • February 10, 2020
Friends of the Sarasota Ballet celebrate Graziano, Webb

Friends of the Sarasota Ballet gathered on Feb. 10 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 4, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Too slow, not furious

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Palm View K-8 School Principal Kaththea Johnson gives a tablet to a student alongside Assistant Principal James Dougherty. Dougherty says it's important for schools to celebrate student successes. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 18, 2021
Learning Bashaw first priority for new east Bradenton principal

James Dougherty now meeting with teachers, staff and families to prepare for new school year in east Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
In September, representatives from the town and IPOC met in a Sarasota courtroom to present their cases for a challenge to the town’s code changes.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 15, 2012
Judge rules in IPOC's favor

A Sarasota County Clerk of Court Judge issued an order this week that will mandate a referendum for additional tourism uses within Islandside.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Gregg Weiner, Glenn Obrero and Greg Watanabe star in The Great Leap. (Courtesy photo: Cliff Roles)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 24, 2022
Sports and politics intersect in Asolo Rep's 'The Great Leap'

The tragedy of history collides with the game of basketball during China’s Tiananmen Square uprising in 1989. There are no winners, just survivors.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 19, 2014
University corridor has own identity

Businesses along the Manatee County side of University Parkway struggle to explain their whereabouts.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • April 26, 2018
Sarasota Memorial Health Foundation tees up for golf tournament

SMHF held a pre-reception cocktail party on April 26 at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Black Tie
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 15, 2020
Air Force flyover thrills Sarasota Memorial Hospital staff

MacDill-based aerial tanker banks low over Sarasota to honor medical professionals and first-responders.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Beachgoers head to the shore in Longboat Key.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 2, 2022
Sarasota County approves higher tourist tax

After a record year in 2021, county qualified as a state-certified High Impact Tourism County.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The town has set aside about 11,000 square feet of the town Center Green adjacent to the roundabout, generally on the site of the demolished Amore restaurant.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 1, 2022
County leaders suggest paths forward for Longboat Key library

Cooperation between the town, Sarasota County and possibly Manatee County could be considered.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chief George Turner shakes officer Brett Miklos' hand after Miklos was sworn in. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 25, 2022
Longboat Key Police Department seeks state accreditation

The accreditation process requires the department to meet strict guidelines set by Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
While 551 Broadway Street has paid utility bills in 2021, water usage rates show July 2018 was the last time anyone lived in one of the six apartments. File photo
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 1, 2021
Longboat commission denies proposal to build four homes in Longbeach Village

Town Commission rejects proposal to replace six apartments with four standalone homes under the town's Conformance Overlay Redevelopment District provisions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Debra Otey starts as the new head of school at Out-of-Door Academy. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 8, 2022
ODA welcomes new head of school

Debra Otey says she looks forward to her 30th year in education at ODA.

  • East County
  • Schools
Chiles Group CEO and Gulf Shellfish Institute Board Member Ed Chiles (far right) spoke before a crowd Saturday morning to announce the launch of the All Clams on Deck initiative.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 15, 2022
Initiative announced to improve health of Sarasota Bay, other estuaries

The Gulf Shellfish Institute seeks to raise $22.5 million through its All Clams on Deck initiative.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The event will feature approximately 1,500 athletes.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 21, 2017
Eighth-annual Sarasota Invitational Regatta sets sail this weekend

The event will feature approximately 1,500 athletes.

  • East County
  • Sports
John Fernandez is lead operator for the Manatee County Wastewater Plant on Lena Road. The county now will maintain CDD6's wastewater system. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 20, 2022
CDD6 in Lakewood Ranch hits milestone with transfer of wastewater system to Manatee County

Next step will be for Manatee County to take over maintenance of CDD6's potable water system.

  • East County
  • News
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