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By Andrew Warfield |
October 12, 2023

Request to demolish historic Sarasota house tabled by City Commission

Developer Orange Pineapple LLC wants a permit to take down the historic McAlpin House if it can't find a place to move it.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
December 26, 2023

Longboat Key Cops Corner: The Best of 2023

Dogs on the beach, snakes indoors, tracking devices and an engagement announcement — these are just some of the calls that Longboat Police responded to in 2023.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Carter Weinhofer |
August 15, 2023

Longboat Police officer helps citizen locked in public restroom

An officer responded to a call about someone locked in a public restroom. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Lesley Dwyer |
June 21, 2023

DUI charges dropped against Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse

The state attorney's office cites "insufficiency of evidence" in a memorandum to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

East County
News

By Adam Hughes |
July 16, 2024

Top residential real estate sales for July 1-5 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Clearlake Avenue tops the week's sales at $3.7 million.

East County
Real Estate

By Liz Ramos |
July 13, 2022

Construction on charter school's first phase nears completion

With an Aug. 10 opening day approaching, construction crews have the coming Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy on schedule.

East County
Schools

By Liz Ramos |
August 10, 2022

Bishop Animal Shelter reopens with added capacity, upgraded facility

A donation from the Bishop Parker Foundation has kept the county from building an animal shelter in the Lakewood Ranch area.

East County
News

By Robin Roy |
May 11, 2011

Circle to see stricter code enforcement

The city will send a code enforcement officer to St. Armands Circle once a month to catch violations of the city code, such as cafe tables on the sidewalk and excessive business signs.

Longboat Key
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
July 6, 2022

The most wonderful time of the year

Back to school season often comes just in time for parents, but it can be fraught with chores, lists and bigger-picture reflection.

Sarasota
Schools

By Observer Staff |
January 29, 2024

More Too Life’s Masquerade Ball takes the mask off sex trafficking

The event worked to expose the issue in the community and raise funds to help those affected by it.

Black Tie

By Marty Fugate |
February 23, 2023

'Chicken & Biscuits' dives into comedy, complexities of Black culture

Asolo Rep's latest farce, "Chicken & Biscuits," takes a look on the bright side of life and death.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Petra Rivera |
October 18, 2023

Longboat restaurants usher in fall with seasonal dining specials

The autumn-themed menu items include pumpkin soup, lots of squash and, of course, pumpkin spice lattes.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Andrew Warfield |
August 1, 2023

Benderson shares plans for reclassifying Crossings at Siesta Key property

At a community workshop, Benderson Development announced plans for zoning changes to permit a mixed-use development at the former mall.

Sarasota
News

By Lauren Tronstad |
January 31, 2023

Short-term rental program could start this fall on Longboat

If passed, the program to register properties rented for under six months would kick-off Oct. 1.

Longboat Key
News

By Spencer Fordin |
May 30, 2022

Theatre Odyssey spurs playwright's metamorphosis

Connie Schindewolf gained courage to show her art to the world by participating in the Ten-Minute Play Festival.

Arts + Culture

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
April 25, 2023

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for April 27 to May 3

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Ryan Kohn |
November 8, 2023

10 overlooked Sarasota athletes who posted big numbers and strong finishes

Team success or not, these athletes made the most of their 2023 seasons.

Sarasota
Sports

By Ryan Kohn |
March 12, 2024

Premier Sports Campus of Lakewood Ranch focuses on economic impact

Youth events are easier to land than professional ones and bring a sizable impact to the area, Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Executive Director Bureau Elliott Falcione says.