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By Observer Staff |
November 26, 2025

Downtown fights highlight post-Halloween night

A man channels Chuck Norris and a woman as Velma keep officers busy. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Lesley Dwyer |
December 1, 2025

Arriving at the punchline can be a difficult journey

Lakewood Ranch comedian Harris Pierce can laugh at the tough road to success in his business.

East County
Neighbors

By Marty Fugate |
November 6, 2025

Urbanite Theatre delivers a thrilling monster mash with cinematic timing

In "Monsters of the American Cinema," the scary creatures aren't only on the screen.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

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 Madison Bierl |
September 24, 2025

Waxing Bye Felicia opens in Lakewood Ranch

Felicia Michaels, owner of Waxing Bye Felicia, said it is her priority to make her clients feel comfortable and satisfied with her services.

East County
Business

By Madison Bierl |
October 9, 2025

Manatee educators plan to capitalize on new Mote aquarium

Educators say they will arrange field trips and virtual tours and will take advantage of Mote's outreach teams.

East County
Schools

By Dana Kampa |
August 23, 2025

Longboat Key church helps students start the year on the right foot

Longboat Island Chapel is gathering athletic shoes, socks and shoelaces for Stillpoint Mission as this month's fundraising focus.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Madison Bierl |
October 24, 2025

Gourmet sandwich shop to open in Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch

Owned and operated by Mark and Carrie Botros, Carved Crafted Sandwiches makes its debut early in November.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Marty Fugate |
October 30, 2025

Enjoy a quintessential Florida al fresco experience with tips from top planners

Creating the perfect picnic isn’t rocket science. But it is an art.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
August 26, 2025

Van Wezel is already getting ready for Christmas

Executive Director Mary Bensel is doubling down on the holidays after last year's hurricane disruption.

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

Outgoing estuary program director proud of work on waterways

Sarasota Bay Estuary Program Executive Director Dave Tomasko is proud of how he's helped improve local waterways and now looks to make broader systemic changes.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
July 7, 2025

Bird Key Yacht Club holds annual potato car races

Bird Key Yacht Club hosted its annual Fourth of July festivities, including the highly anticipated potato car races.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Jack Nelson |
October 21, 2025

Premier aquatics complex construction stirs excitement among local swim clubs

The Lakewood Ranch Swim Association Lightning and Sarasota Tsunami are hoping to find a home at the new competition pool.

East County
Sports

By Jack Nelson |
November 18, 2025

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Madison Muller

The sophomore placed first for Riverview girls' cross country at the FHSAA Class 4A-Region 3 championship.

Sarasota
Sports

By Dana Kampa |
October 1, 2025

Lifelong Longboat runner shares motivation for staying on the move

Harold Cullison, who owns the Sandpiper Inn with his wife, Christine, has much to celebrate this fall as he took first place in his category for a 10K race and recently reopened the inn.