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By Lesley Dwyer |
September 10, 2025

Roads take back seat to trails in Manatee transportation priorities

It costs four times more to build a road than a shared-use path.

East County
News

By S.T. Cardinal |
December 10, 2025

Longboat firefighter receives rare Medal of Honor award for action

Given only twice in the past 15 years, the medal was one of several awards given out at the Longboat Key Fire Department's annual program.

Longboat Key
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
December 2, 2025

Sarasota Concert Association names new board president

Charlie Berardesco succeeds Joy McIntyre, who remains on the board.

Arts + Culture

By Emma Burke |
November 30, 2025

Where to celebrate National Biscuits and Gravy Day

You don't have to wait until Dec. 14 to jump on board the gravy train and tuck into the best biscuits in town.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Andrew Warfield |
November 25, 2025

Zenith building redevelopment will carry Waldorf Astoria brand

Waldorf Astoria Residences is named as the redevelopment of the Zenith tower at Five Points. The mixed-use project will include seven attainable housing units.

Sarasota
News

By S.T. Cardinal |
November 12, 2025

For 70 years, Longboat has always been Longboat

Since its inception in 1955, Longboat Key has obviously grown, but there is always a sign that remains a single constant.

Longboat Key
News

By Madison Bierl |
June 25, 2025

Manatee County School District seeks public feedback on rezoning

School officials and board members ask the public to make comments on the district's website.

East County
Schools

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
October 29, 2025

Sarasota Opera revives a fall tradition with 'Così fan tutte'

The production of Mozart's playful look at infidelity ends a hiatus of two years for full-blown fall shows.

Arts + Culture

By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
November 20, 2025

RA Sarasota: Lifting Homes & Spirits

A couple’s response to flooding on LBK becomes a much-needed community solution.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Community Foundation of Sarasota County names new CEO

The new leader, Jessica Muroff, has held leadership roles with United Way Suncoast and Girl Scouts of West Central Florida.

Sarasota
Business

By Observer Staff |
December 10, 2025

Shop with a Cop event returns Saturday

The annual Shop with a Cop will pair 125 underprivileged kids with Sarasota Police Department officers for an early morning shopping spree on Saturday, Dec. 13.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
November 30, 2025

New county court records storage facility is on the way

The Sarasota County Commission approves a lease-to-purchase plan for a new, legal documents storage building closer to the downtown court complex.

Sarasota
News

By Emma Burke |
December 14, 2025

Eat, drink and be merry like you're in a 'Home Alone' movie

Here are local versions of the memorable food and beverages featured in the classic Hollywood holiday film franchise.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Eric Snider |
November 17, 2025

Blues Festival makes its return on the Ranch

The Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival, primed for its second year, has a varied and voluminous history in the region.

East County
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
September 24, 2025

Gopher tortoises pay to stay in Manatee County

The county just brokered a deal that will bring in over $725,000 to house 191 tortoises.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
September 9, 2025

Water main replacement will close lanes on North Tamiami Trail

The inside lanes of U.S. 41/Tamiami Trail between 14th and 22nd streets will be closed for first phase water main replacement until spring 2026.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
December 28, 2025

Longboat Key Cops Corner: The Best of 2025

From back-from-the-dead raccoons to mysterious knives in the ground and a near HOA coup, Longboat Key police had a memorable year responding to calls.