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There was a time when Megan Nugent played internationally for the Republic of Ireland. Now, she's taken to the high school sidelines as a girls soccer coach.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • February 3, 2026
New coach aims for lofty heights with ODA girls soccer

Dublin, Ireland native Megan Nugent has sustained success for the Thunder in her first year.

  • East County
  • Sports
Fourth candidate files to run for Sarasota City Commission
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 17, 2025
Fourth candidate files to run for Sarasota City Commission

Two at-large seats will be up for grabs in 2026.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
  • October 9, 2025
An Exciting New Season for PMP Suncoast

Experience the Magic at the PMP Winter Residency Celebration Concert & Gala: A Night of Music, Mastery, and Inspiration with Maestro Itzhak Perlman.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Spotlight Partners
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A rendering of the planned Pilatus Aircraft facilities at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 28, 2026
Global aircraft maker breaks ground at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport

Switzerland-based Pilatus Aircraft has begun construction of its $200 million investment at SRQ.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Conceptual rendering by Renzo Piano Building Workshop of the north elevation of a new performing arts center as viewed across the 10th Street boat basin.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 25, 2026
Performing Arts Center 'Concept 2.0' set for public debut

The Sarasota City Commission will receive the reimagined vision for a new performing arts center at its March 2 meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Urban Meyer takes in the Cardinal Mooney High/Booker High preseason football game in 2024.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 9, 2026
Urban Meyer named to New College trustee board

The national championship-winning football coach was appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis alongside two reappointed board members.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Dennis Brock works on a Magiscope in his workshop.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 15, 2026
Local creator of children's microscope works to make science more accessible

Since 1987, Sarasota's Dennis Brock has been producing the Brock Magiscope, which draws from ambient light and minimizes breakable components.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Longboaters share their treasured holiday traditions, large and small
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • December 23, 2025
Longboaters share their treasured holiday traditions, large and small

From faux sleigh bells to tacos for Christmas dinner, residents serve up a heaping of their memories and rituals.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sue Hobbs holds the iridescent shell of the green turban sea snail to the light.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 7, 2026
Sarasota Shell and Marine Life Festival showcases the science and art of seashells

Held at Robarts Arena this year, the event featured a larger space, with more room for artists and collectors to showcase their work.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cinthia Peña is the new managing director of CreArte Latino.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 2, 2026
CreArte Latino names new full-time managing director

The new role for Cinthia Peña is made possible by a Barancik Foundation grant.

  • Arts + Culture
Longboat police determine suspicious object washed ashore not human leg bone
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • February 10, 2026
Longboat police determine suspicious object washed ashore not human leg bone

A beachgoer and his wife stumbled upon what they believed was a human leg bone while searching for shells. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
A floating day dock has been built along the refurbished south seawall in the 10th Street boat basin as part of The Bay park Phase 2.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 4, 2025
Parking fees coming to new day dock slips at The Bay park

The Sarasota City Commission approves fees of $2 per hour and a five-hour maximum to tie off at the new floating day dock in The Bay park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Asolo Rep on Tour performs an adaptation of Alice in Wonderland at Waterside Place Oct. 17.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 18, 2025
Asolo Rep turns Waterside Place into a Wonderland

An adaptation of "Alice in Wonderland" was the latest offering from Lakewood Ranch's Sights and Sounds series.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Hurricanes Milton and Helene caused some $4 million in damage to the Sarasota Sailing Squadron facilities.
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 2, 2026
Sarasota Sailing Squadron continues its path of recovery

The Sarasota Sailing Squadron has come a long way since hurricanes Milton and Helene. More work remains.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ability to Include's Grace Murby and Chris Collins are thrilled with a $10,000 grant that was presented to them by Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation Executive Director Kate Mulligan to help build a universal soccer pitch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 18, 2026
Nonprofit makes its pitch for a new soccer field in Lakewood Ranch

Ability to Include raises funds for a TopSoccer universal soccer field.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Brooke Decillis will represent Lakewood Ranch at the FHSAA Class 3A girls weightlifting state championship Feb. 11 at RP Funding Center in Lakeland.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • February 2, 2026
East County Athlete of the Week: Brooke Decillis

On a big day at regionals, the senior brought home gold and bronze for Lakewood Ranch girls weightlifting.

  • East County
  • Sports
Taryn Nguyen gets ready to tee off at Heritage Isles Golf and Country Club on Nov. 5 in the regional tournament. She tied for 12th, which qualified her for a fourth-straight state tournament berth.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • November 12, 2025
Braden River High senior golfer etches a legacy of consistency

Taryn Nguyen heads to the state tournament again after winning her fourth consecutive district title.

  • East County
  • Sports
One of Intercoastal Medical Groups offices at 965 Beneva Road in Sarasota. Aetna is dropping Intercoastal Medical Group from its Medicare Advantage plan coverage.
  • By Michael Harris |
  • October 20, 2025
Intercoastal patients lose Aetna Medicare Advantage coverage

After Nov. 30, patients who have an Aetna plan and use Intercoastal Medical Group will have to change doctors or get new coverage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The dredging machine “Clearwater” digs a 13 foot, 180-foot-wide ditch on the bottom of New Pass, using pumps to carry the dredged sediment through miles-long pipes onto the northern end of Lido Key for a renourishment project.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • February 4, 2026
New Pass dredge clears way for more boat traffic

The Lido Key Beach renourishment project will have another beneficial effect: opening up New Pass to boaters, who will see navigational markers return for the first time in eight years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Neighbor’s dog business prompts Longboat police call
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • February 17, 2026
Neighbor’s dog business prompts Longboat police call

A Longboat woman called police after her neighbor's dog pooped in her yard again. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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