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By Madison Bierl |
November 18, 2025

More marching band championships for Braden River High School

The Pirates were named the FFCC Grand Champion overall, the 3A Class Champion and the Best in Class for color guard and percussion.

East County
Schools

By Observer Staff |
October 24, 2025

Sarasota Memorial Hospital ranked among best in Florida

SMH-Sarasota is ranked the No. 6 hospital in Florida among Newsweek's Best-in-State 2025 list.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
September 23, 2025

Community suggests alternatives to Wilkinson Elementary closure

During a Sept. 18 meeting with parents, staff and community members, the Sarasota school district collected alternative ideas to the possible closure of the school.

Sarasota
Schools

By Lesley Dwyer |
September 30, 2025

Urban Air Adventure Park opens in Lakewood Ranch

The 60,000-square-foot facility is the largest Urban Air in the country.

East County
Business

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
September 10, 2025

Dingbat Theatre Project leans into diversity

Luke Manual's troupe welcomes performers of all ages, sizes, colors, physical abilities and sexual orientation.

Arts + Culture

By Madison Bierl |
August 25, 2025

Aloha Ukulele spreads 'joyous noise' through 'instrument of joy'

Lakewood Ranch club Aloha Ukulele is made up of approximately 50 active members who gather and bond through music.

East County
Neighbors

By Marty Fugate |
November 3, 2025

FSU/Asolo Conservatory brings Jane Austen's 'Emma' to life

Kate Hamill's play features students in their second year of a three-year master's program.

Arts + Culture

By Andrew Warfield |
September 18, 2025

Sarasota 18-story condo project inches closer to reality

A handful of outstanding issues plus an administrative adjustment need to be taken care of before a Development Review Committee resubmittal for the 18-story Adagio.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
December 3, 2025

'Grandiose' Bobby Jones clubhouse design lands short of the green

More than a year after approving a two-story clubhouse at Bobby Jones Clubhouse, the Sarasota City Commission opts for a scaled-down version.

Sarasota
News

By Louis Llovio |
October 29, 2025

'Mighty' Siesta Key Kiwanis Club helps children, one community at a time

Poverty can happen anywhere. The Siesta Key Kiwanis Club is working to insulate Sarasota kids from its effects.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

By Jack Nelson |
November 26, 2025

Braden River High wrestling hopes to build on record-setting 2024-25 season

The Pirates sent eight wrestlers to the state tourney last year and are seeking their first-ever girls place-winner.

East County
Sports

By Jack Nelson |
October 27, 2025

Billy Horschel Invitational shows why The Concession is ready for a greater future

The Advocates Professional Golf Association Tour event was held Oct. 20-22 at the Lakewood Ranch-based golf club.

East County
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
August 23, 2025

Redevelopment of downtown building will create 18-story tower

Plans for the vacant Zenith office tower in Sarasota will include demolition and development of a 96-unit residence and 42,000 square feet of commercial space.

Sarasota
News

By Dana Kampa |
October 8, 2025

New donation program keeps birds engaged at Save Our Seabirds

With its new Beaks and Boxes program, Save Our Seabirds invites fans near and far to give enrichment toys to feathered friends.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Jay Heater |
December 2, 2025

This musical soul search leads to Lakewood Ranch

The Lakewood Ranch Blues Fest is back for its second edition with seven top bands at Waterside Park.

East County
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
October 16, 2025

Republican challenger files for County Commission District 2

Incumbent Mark Smith will face a primary race against attorney and former prosecutor Kristina Sargent for the Sarasota County Commission District 2 seat.

Sarasota
News

By S.T. Cardinal |
August 27, 2025

Design nearly complete for replacement of ruptured sewage line

Longboat Key needs to replace a 50-year-old metal sewage line with a plastic pipe that will travel under Sarasota Bay to a Manatee County treatment center.