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By Harry Sayer |
October 4, 2021

Hurricane pets find their way to local homes

Humane Society of Sarasota County has been taking in pets from damaged shelters in Louisiana.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Nat Kaemmerer |
August 31, 2020

Lord's Warehouse reopening on Longboat Key

The reopening of the Lord's Warehouse and the Longboat Island Chapel mark the near-full awakening of church life on Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Mark Gordon |
August 14, 2022

Communities focus on building homes for multigenerational living

Lakewood Ranch is at the heart of a nationwide trend of multiple generations living in one home.

East County
News

By David Conway |
October 20, 2021

Sarasota leaders endorse legalizing hosted rentals

A majority of the City Commission spoke favorably about permitting short-term rentals of a portion of a home as long as a resident remains on-site.

Sarasota
News

By David Conway |
November 3, 2021

Free trolley aims to attract downtown, island riders

Although some commissioners were concerned about the price, the city is investing millions into a three-year transportation service.

Sarasota
News

By Matt Walsh |
October 20, 2022

Observer recommends . . .

City and county charter questions in Manatee and Sarasota.

Sarasota
Opinion

By David Conway |
September 16, 2021

City holds off on changes to tree protection rules

A series of recommended revisions to the city’s tree regulations are years in the making, but officials are still not ready to adopt new rules.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
May 7, 2014

Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Lesley Dwyer |
October 31, 2022

Operation Oktoberfest is a success for St. Armand's church

More than 150 people attended the seasonal event on Saturday.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Lauren Tronstad |
December 5, 2022

Former NYPD detective moves up to sergeant with Longboat Police

Sean Butler joined barrier island's department in May.

Longboat Key
News

By Sten Spinella |
September 12, 2019

Settlement accepted in Longboat Key's short-term rental lawsuit

The defendants admitted to violating town code.

Longboat Key
News

By Pam Eubanks |
January 2, 2019

New perspectives for Manatee County Planning Commission

Three new members carry a variety of occupational backgrounds.

East County
News

By Ian Swaby |
August 4, 2022

FPL upgrades power lines to withstand severe storms

Daily equipment assessments and automated feeder switches directing power flow are expected to help Florida Power & Light prevent outages during natural disasters.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
October 5, 2022

Longboat pushes through better-than-expected Hurricane Ian

Town Manager Tom Harmer and Fire Chief Paul Dezzi both touted how fortunate the town was in experiencing minimal damage.

Longboat Key
News

By Scott Lockwood |
January 4, 2022

At-home COVID-19 testing kits available at Manatee County libraries

Manatee County will be distributing 7,500 at-home COVID-19 tests at all county libraries on Jan. 5.

East County
News

By Ryan Kohn |
November 7, 2019

Cougars advance to volleyball semi-finals

Cardinal Mooney advances past Calvary Christian in straight sets.

Sarasota
Sports

By Dariela Delgado |
November 9, 2022

Sarasota's youth poet laureate named

An 11th grader from Pine View School was selected from a field of six.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Loren Mayo |
December 16, 2010

As two parents in Georgia contemplated a way to break the news to their 9-year-old son that they couldn't afford Christmas presents this year, a Sarasota resident was already making calls to obtain the boy's Christmas wish list.