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Ripped-up drywall in Carolyn Wedekind's house shows how high the water rose during Hurricane Helene's storm surge.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 4, 2025
Construction hours change for storm-related repairs on Longboat

Construction is allowed to commence between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Saturdays. No construction is allowed on Sundays or holidays.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Gulf Coast Community Foundation's Sarasota Philanthropy Center is on State Street in downtown.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 10, 2024
Community foundation opens scholarship applications for Sarasota sutdents

Students may apply for higher education financial aid through April 3.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Accidental drowning confirmed in Manatee disappearance
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 14, 2025
Accidental drowning confirmed in Manatee disappearance

A teenager ran from a car traveling along Interstate 75 in August.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eduardo Anaya |
  • May 30, 2012
PREEN & CHIC: Grooming confessions

PREEN & CHIC: Grooming confessions

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Gullett Elementary School students in Jennifer McGloin's class this week earned a special visit from the Chick-fil-A cow, after raising the most money during a recent Chick-fil-A Spirit Night.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 15, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: COW CRAZY

Gullett Elementary School students in Jennifer McGloin's class this week earned a special visit from the Chick-fil-A cow, after raising the most money during a recent Chick-fil-A Spirit Night.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Yostina Tadros
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 2, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Church of the Incarnation Easter Egg Hunt

Church of the Incarnation hosted its annual Easter Egg hunt Saturday, March 30. Children and their families enjoyed face painting, visiting with the Easter Bunny and searching for eggs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • January 8, 2020
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 9

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • March 17, 2010
Review: 'The Ghost Writer'

Whatever you may think about Roman Polanski, it cannot be denied that he is one of the greatest directors in filmmaking history. His new political thriller, 'The Ghost Writer,' stands as a testament to his genius.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 8, 2010
Business Observer 07.08.10

The luxury bath and beauty boutique Simply Spoiled Boutique announced it would be relocating its retail store operations July 1 to 1471 Main St.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 10, 2012
CDD 6 appoints IDA as manager

The Inter-District Authority will serve as Lakewood Ranch CDD 6's manager starting Jan. 1.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 26, 2016
Film review: 'Hunt for the Wilderpeople'

The hunt is on in this delightful action comedy.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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File photo. Rae Dowling and Kevin Cooper during the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Kick-Off Breakfast in Feb.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 8, 2016
Chamber announces Kevin Cooper as new leader

Kevin Cooper will replace outgoing President and CEO Steve Queior at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 25, 2013
The Good News: Rebecca Lockwood of Forty Carrots Family Center

Rebecca Lockwood is the preschool director of Forty Carrots Family Center. Read more about her and watch a video in this week's The Good News.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
“You can’t swing a dead cat in this town without hitting a small business that focuses on defense something,” Legion Systems Chief Operating Officer Dan Vanderheyden, Business Observer, Oct. 2
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 5, 2013
Quotes Observed: Sept. 30 - Oct. 6

Each weekend, we bring you a collection of quotes from the biggest (or quirkiest) Observer and national news stories of the week.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Traffic often backs up from the Cortez Bridge intersection onto Longboat Key during peak season.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • November 16, 2025
Cortez Bridge replacement work set to begin in 2026

Manatee County is busy moving infrastructure to prepare for construction of the $135 million fixed span bridge.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 25, 2010
Lender reveals plans for Colony

Colony Lender LLC partner David Siegal and his partner want to build a new resort and buy out the resort's owner for $12 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The tunes of jazz pianist and composer Fats Waller are performed by the cast of Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's "Big Sexy."
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Aug. 28-Sept. 3

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Eleven-year-old Henry Greenwell, 12-year-old Max Dinetz and Mike Donnerstag make banana bread together.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 28, 2023
Kids choose their own culinary adventures at Chef Mike’s Catering camp

The camp helped children prepare an entire buffet with a wide variety of dishes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Northern mockingbirds are fiercely territorial,  and will attack intruders many times their size, including hawks, domestic pets, and people. (Photo by Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • March 5, 2021
Bird of the Week: Northern mockingbird

This state bird of Florida can mimic the songs of more than 50 Southern birds.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Wendy Suarez joined Jessie P. Miller Elementary School in January 2011.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 18, 2013
Creekwood woman dies in traffic incident

Wendy Suarez, the assistant principal at Jessie P. Miller Elementary School, died in a traffic accident Friday night.

  • East County
  • Schools
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