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By Jack Nelson |
January 6, 2026

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Bronwyn Leggett

The junior goalkeeper has been a stalwart in net for Riverview girls soccer.

Sarasota
Sports

By Dana Kampa |
November 10, 2025

Garden club springs forward into new season

Members of the Longboat Key Garden Club reconnected and started planning new beautification efforts at their first meeting of the season.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Jack Nelson |
January 22, 2026

Senior guard leaves his mark on Riverview boys basketball

Nearing the end of his high school career, Josh Harris ranks among the best scorers in the state.

Sarasota
Sports

By Ian Swaby |
January 25, 2026

Parents have 3 days to excuse kids with new Sarasota Schools policy

The new policy specifies a three-day window for Sarasota County parents to send in an attendance note following an excused absence, while outlining clearly what counts as an excused absence.

Sarasota
Schools

By Andrew Warfield |
August 4, 2025

City park hurricane repairs estimated at $12.45 million

In addition to $12.45 million in repairs to city parks and piers, Sarasota's Parks and Recreation Department budget also took a nearly $200,000 hit in lost revenues following the 2024 storms.

Sarasota
News

By S.T. Cardinal |
September 10, 2025

Town advances first vote in favor of 2026 budget

Staff pay raises and unchanged property taxes highlight the next fiscal year Longboat Key town budget.

Longboat Key
News

By Jack Nelson |
January 20, 2026

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Reagan Volkert

The seventh grade forward has been the leading goal-scorer for Sarasota Christian girls soccer this season.

Sarasota
Sports

By Lesley Dwyer |
October 15, 2025

Dick Vitale aims to surpass $120M for pediatric cancer research in 2026

In 20 years of hosting an annual gala, the Dick Vitale Pediatric Cancer Research Fund has raised $105.4 million.

East County
Neighbors

By Madison Bierl |
December 12, 2025

Lakewood Ranch High revives its science fair

Chemistry and Environmental Science Teacher Alexandra Wilcoxson put together an event that showcased the school's brightest minds.

East County
Schools

By Andrew Warfield |
November 5, 2025

New city manager may be named by March 2026

The search firm hired by the Sarasota City Commission lays out a schedule for advertising, applications and interviews for a new city manager.

Sarasota
News

By S.T. Cardinal |
November 26, 2025

AI assistant begins answering phone calls for LBK planning department

If you call the Planning, Zoning and Building Department, you will get an answering machine — kind of.

Longboat Key
News

By Mark Gordon |
January 13, 2026

Observer Media Group chairman dies at 95

David Beliles lived a life of grit and guts, and grace and generosity.

Longboat Key
News

By Eric Garwood |
November 6, 2025

Midnight Pass monitoring funded for another year

Sarasota County approves $500,000 to continue the program to watch for changes in waterway.

Siesta Key
News

By Jack Nelson |
January 21, 2026

Cardinal Mooney girls basketball learns troubles of title defense

The reigning FHSAA Class 3A state champion has struggled to stay in the win column but is starting to piece together the puzzle.

Sarasota
Sports

By Observer Staff |
September 28, 2025

Visit Sarasota County names three board members

The official tourism bureau of Sarasota County appoints three new leaders as three others rotate off the board of directors.

Sarasota
Business

By Mirabai Holland |
November 17, 2025

Avoid that sugar rush at your Thanksgiving dinner

Before dinner eat lightly, during dinner have moderate portions and save room for a small sample of dessert.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Lesley Dwyer |
January 14, 2026

Manatee County explores idea of adopting a charter

New Commission Chair Tal Siddique says a charter can give residents more control of their county.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
September 17, 2025

Sarasota approves budget for fiscal year 2026 with millage increase

The Sarasota City Commission has given final approval of the $303 million fiscal year 2026 spending plan that includes money earmarked to rebuild fund balance.