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By Ian Swaby |
November 11, 2025

Bowls of Hope event helps fight hunger in the community

The Sarasota event brought around 50 area restaurants to offer samples of their meals to guests, while also raising funds for All Faiths Food Bank.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Jack Nelson |
December 24, 2025

Holiday hoops make for a merry time

The area's high school basketball teams will travel across the state and beyond for tournament play.

Sarasota
Sports

By Jay Heater |
November 14, 2025

Lakewood Ranch's 'visionary' honored by the Community Foundation

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch CEO and President Rex Jensen receives the 2025 C. John A. Clarke Humanitarian Award at The Soirée at the Ranch.

East County
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
November 25, 2025

Seven honored for contributions to Sarasota's tourism industry

Visit Sarasota County's Haley Hall of Fame adds inductees from field of 40 nominees.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
September 13, 2025

Manatee County moves to cut millage rate as reserves rise

Following three hurricanes in 2024, Manatee County has nearly $1 billion set aside for reserves in fiscal year 2026.

East County
News

By Eric Garwood |
December 28, 2025

YourObserver.com's most-read stories of 2025 typically connected with deeper issues

Big-picture issues, such as new trash cans and disappearing art, strike a chord with readers. But there were exceptions in this year's top headlines.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
November 10, 2025

New mayor calls hiring city manager the first order of business

After two years at the helm of the city, Sarasota Mayor Liz Alpert has passed the gavel to Debbie Trice.

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.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Dana Kampa |
November 19, 2025

Bird Key leaders break ground on new yacht club facilities

During early fall, the old building came down, and on Nov. 13, the first shovels of dirt were turned over on the site of the future clubhouse.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
November 13, 2025

New airport CEO finds 'paradise' in first month in Sarasota

New Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport President and CEO Paul Hoback equates SRQ and the region to living and working in paradise.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
November 19, 2025

Grant funding flows to Lakewood Ranch community ponds

Central Park has 29 ponds, five of which are being supplied with plants thanks to the Healthy Pond Collaborative.

East County
News

By Dana Kampa |
October 27, 2025

Lord's Warehouse prepares for incoming Goodwill

Organizers of the Longboat thrift shop hope they'll be able to maintain usual operations when the new Goodwill donation center opens.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

In Memoriam |
December 3, 2025

Paul Emil Geck

Paul Emil Geck, age 81, passed away peacefully at his home in Longboat Key, Florida, on November 18, 2025.

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

By Observer Staff |
September 5, 2025

Classic sounds headline 2026 Thunder by the Bay

Night Ranger and .38 Special top the music acts for the February fundraiser at Sarasota County Fairgrounds.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Jack Nelson |
December 16, 2025

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Bo O'Daniel

The wide receiver concluded his Cardinal Mooney football career as a two-time state champion.

Sarasota
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
October 16, 2025

Storm-weary businesses anticipate return to normal season

Sarasota's tourism destinations are polished up, opened up and ready for snowbirds and visitors one year after hurricanes cost businesses the 2024-25 season.

Sarasota
Business

By Jack Nelson |
November 20, 2025

Riverview girls swimming wins another state title

The Rams collected 12 medals en route to their fifth straight FHSAA Class 4A state championship.

Sarasota
Sports

By S.T. Cardinal |
October 22, 2025

Recycling facility may be sued for allegedly polluting Sarasota Bay

Suncoast Waterkeeper alleges that U.S. Recycling is violating the Clean Water Act by not abiding by Florida Department of Environmental Protection requirements.