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By Lesley Dwyer |
December 15, 2025

Planning commission reviews three projects in east Manatee County

The combined projects would add nearly 400 housing units to the area.

East County
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
November 5, 2025

Lakewood Ranch-area residents protest possible gas station

A pre-application was submitted for a 24-hour convenience store and gas station on 44th Avenue and White Eagle Boulevard.

East County
News

By Janet Combs |
November 15, 2025

Wine, Women & Shoes steps up in support of Forty Carrots Family Center

The annual fundraiser welcomed more than 400 partygoers to The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Nov. 14 to raise money for parent and children services.

Black Tie

By Dana Kampa |
October 14, 2025

Meet the morning crew at Bayfront Dog Park

The early morning crew at Bayfront Dog Park welcomes new visitors.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Jack Nelson |
October 8, 2025

Columnist reflects on Sarasota-area girls volleyball as playoffs near

The Observer's sports columnist shares his thoughts on the volleyball teams at Cardinal Mooney, Riverview, Sarasota Christian, Sarasota and Booker high schools following the regular season.

Sarasota
Sports

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
December 3, 2025

At the Wonderland circus, it's a Wallenda-ful life

Nik Wallenda brings his family and friends back to the UTC mall in a new theater-style tent.

Arts + Culture

By Ian Swaby |
November 12, 2025

It's Read Everywhere winner finds high ground in Swiss Alps

This year's winner of the Observer's It's Read Everywhere contest enjoyed the "trip of a lifetime" and showed that the Sarasota/Siesta Key Observer is as well traveled as Agent 007.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
November 21, 2025

Curfew in effect for Manatee kids under 16

County Commission approves nighttime limits, though some parents question the potential effects.

East County
News

By Dana Kampa |
November 7, 2025

Check out free St. Armands art fest this weekend

Admission is free to this annual art show, which will feature mixed-media artists, painters and more.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
July 20, 2025

Sarasota celebrates reopening of beloved dog bar

Dog Bar Sarasota, originally Boo’s Ice House and Dog Bar, had closed in January but now has reopened as a sister location to Dog Bar St. Pete.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Dana Kampa |
October 22, 2025

Trinidadian cuisine on the menu at new St. Armands spot

A new family-run Caribbean restaurant called Flambo quietly opened on St. Armands Circle and looks forward to bringing energy to its new home.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By S.T. Cardinal |
November 12, 2025

'Whew! Back on Longboat Key, what did I miss?'

Street signs, Mote's City Island exodus and business shake-ups dominated headlines over the summer.

Longboat Key
News

By Marty Fugate |
November 18, 2025

John Ringling's Cypriot treasures get a permanent gallery for the first time

Consulting curator Joanna Smith discusses a decadelong journey to open Gallery 12 at The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art.

Arts + Culture

By Manatee Memorial Hospital |
November 27, 2025

A Christmas Miracle

On Christmas Eve 2023, newlyweds Lauren and Kahler Cox were headed home from an extended family vacation on Florida’s Gulf Coast when their lives changed forever.

Health

Former MLB pitcher and local pizzeria owner is an author

Shane Rawley, the owner of Shaner's Pizzeria since 1991, has published three fiction novels in his "Peter Cobb" series.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Jack Nelson |
December 6, 2025

Cardinal Mooney football headed to state championship

In a feat of vengeance, the Cougars shut out the Tigers, continuing their hunt for a third state title.

Sarasota
Sports

By Observer Staff |
October 14, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Oct. 16-22

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Eric Garwood |
July 22, 2025

Boorish boater orders acquaintances to the beach

Two women find themselves suddenly ashore on Longboat Key, miles from their cars. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.