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LaMichael Leonard Jr.'s dance career has taken him to New York and Paris and back to Sarasota.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • February 10, 2026
International dance star comes home to Sarasota

Booker High alum LaMichael Leonard Jr. debuts his "Hot, New Dance" at The Ringling.

  • Arts + Culture
The decoupling of the fire hose to celebrate the new administration building.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 1, 2025
Sarasota County dedicates new Emergency Services headquarters

Sarasota County has opened the doors to its new $16 million headquarters for fire, rescue and emergency services.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota's Samaya Leger, who is 7 years old, feeds a miniature Sicilian donkey.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 26, 2022
Hunsader Farms hosts Strawberry Fields Shabbat in east Bradenton

Sarasota's Temple Emanu-El members hold Strawberry Fields Shabbat at Hunsader Farms in east Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Dora Walters |
  • November 23, 2010
Longboat Lookback

A peek into the past, compiled by senior editor, Dora Walters.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch quarterback Justin Curtis runs over a defender.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 18, 2017
East County football roundup: 08.18.17

Braden River was the only area team to win its preseason game.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 11, 2016
County prepares Comp Plan draft

Sarasota County will release a draft of the document that guides development within the county Jan. 19.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office 22-year-old Christian Theodore with second-degree murder and armed home invasion robbery after detectives questioned him Monday.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 6, 2015
Sheriff's Office makes arrests in homicide case

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested three suspects in connection with a fatal home invasion in a Sarasota neighborhood last month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A new fence was installed at the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort to keep out unwanted visitors.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 2, 2013
Trespassing reported at Colony units

Police don't know who entered the former Michael Saunders & Co. office and Vagabond, Castaways and Beachcombers units this week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County code enforcement officer John Lally (left) is currently on extended leave from his duties on Siesta Key.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 27, 2014
Siesta vacant lot becomes nuisance to neighbors

Siesta Key residents report partying and the sale of parking spaces at 645 Beach Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Artists Court apartments at South Washington Boulevard and Adams Lane will include 26 attainable units thanks to the city's bonus density and other incentives.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 3, 2024
Sarasota wins Local Action Award from Florida League of Cities

The award recognizes the city's effort to bring about affordable and attainable housing through bonus density incentives.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The green line marks the preliminary route of the Circus Trail Extension through Bobby Jones Golf Club and into the county-owned 17th Street Park.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2025
City to provide update on Circus Trail Extension

At the open house, the public can view an update and provide input on the Circus Trail route through Bobby Jones Golf Club to 17th Street Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Turtle Watch group all walks together to learn more about turtles and their nesting habits.
  • By Carlin Gillen |
  • July 28, 2025
Longboat Turtle Walk hosts final walk of the summer

Mote's trained volunteer monitors led Longboat Key Turtle Walk's final education turtle walk for the summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chris and Georgia Meredith with their sons John, 9, and Matthew, 4, Saturday, May 26. Meredith is in the air force.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • May 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Big Cat Habitat Salute to the Troops

Servicemen, women and their families were able to visit Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary for free during Memorial Day weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Annie Twitty shows off the perfect little sanddollar she found along the shore while searching for shells at the beach.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • September 20, 2011
Photo of the Day: Seashell by the seashore

She sells seashells by the seashore. Not really, but Annie Twitty, from Chicago, Ill., did find a small sanddollar on the shore while at the beach. Twitty is visiting Siesta Key with her family.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • December 5, 2019
What is the best way for diners to know if a restaurant is clean?

Posted letter grades provide a simple way to show diners if a restaurant is safe, but they are just a snapshot.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Cliff Kaplan is proposing this bridge in Greenbrook Adventure Park be transformed into a "rainbow bridge," a place where pet owners can pay tribute to their dogs, cats and birds after they die.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 22, 2024
Rainbow bridge for pets proposed in Greenbrook Adventure Park

The footbridge would be a place of comfort for grieving pet owners.

  • East County
  • News
Valorant team member Ana "POWER" Payro, Super Smash Bros. team super captain Hanz “RawSauce” Ago, Recreation & Wellness Coordinator E Ramey, Super Smash Bros team member Jaehee “AsianShack” Kim, Overwatch team member Bennett “BlitzStorm” Hanus, and Super Smash Bros. team member Viktor “Tachio” Niksdorf.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 23, 2023
Ringling College embraces growth of esports

The Ringling Rollers esports team will receive a dedicated gaming arena.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 2, 2010
Cork Restaurant suspends its operations for summer

Despite uncertainties, the owners of the St. Armands eatery are optimistic about the location's future.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Eddie Kirsch
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 1, 2011
Sarasota Observer announces staff additions

Taking over as Sarasota Observer City Editor is someone extremely familiar with the position - former Longboat Observer City Editor Kurt Schultheis.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Capt. Robert Mealy accepts an award for Det. Rebecca Angel, who couldn't be in attendance and who was being honored by the Lakewood Ranch Elks during Law Enforcement Appreciation Night.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 9, 2019
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