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By Observer Staff |
May 14, 2025

Fired workers threaten damage at construction site

Three men fired for not showing up for work were accused of threatening to shoot their former boss and make holes in drywall. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Jay Heater |
July 2, 2025

Nathan Benderson Park expands July 3 fireworks show

This year, the Fourth of July fireworks show has been stretched from 15 minutes to 18 minutes.

East County
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
August 7, 2025

Former Sarasota deputy goes global in providing wheelchairs to animals

When John Cox founded Ruck9, he was hoping to help a few dogs to walk again, but his mission has encompassed animals around the world, from geese to skunks.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Vinnie Portell |
April 19, 2025

Shipley wins 2025 LECOM Suncoast Classic in five-hole playoff

The 2024 Masters and U.S. Open Low Amateur notched his first pro win in Lakewood Ranch.

East County
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
July 10, 2025

City manager search firm list narrowed to three

The Sarasota City Commission instructs staff to pursue further communications with three executive recruiting firms in its search for a new city manager.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
June 28, 2025

Gulf Coast Community Foundation elects new board leaders

DreamLarge Founder and CEO Anand Pallegar has been elected chair and Williams Parker Attorneys at Law partner Rose-Anne Frano has been named vice chair.

Sarasota
Business

By Elizabeth King |
June 11, 2025

Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce names CEO

Sarah Firstenberger has been named CEO of the nonprofit that promotes businesses and organizations on Siesta Key.

Siesta Key
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
May 20, 2025

Suspicious box of rotten fruit delivered to resident

No motive was discovered during the police investigation into the suspicious incident. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Vinnie Portell |
August 14, 2025

Kickoff Classic games will reveal where area teams stand

Questions abound heading into this high school football season.

Sarasota
Sports

By Madison Bierl |
August 20, 2025

Superintendent finalists share their goals for Manatee County School District

Laurie Breslin and Misty Mathis spent Aug. 18 being interviewed by the school board and meeting with community members.

East County
Schools

By Jay Heater |
May 7, 2025

Manatee's proposed $23.5 million purchase raises transparency issues

While buying a Lakewood Ranch building appears to be positive for East County, residents had little chance to offer input.

East County
Opinion

By Eric Garwood |
June 4, 2025

Longboat library will be named for Buchanan

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan since 2007 has donated $1 million to the project.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
April 17, 2025

Ringling College president announces retirement plans

Larry Thompson will continue to serve through the 2025-26 academic year, planning to step down in May 2026.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
June 18, 2025

Myakka City couple on the road to all 50 states

Rich and Diane Bartoszek will have visited all 50 states together by September.

East County
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
July 29, 2025

Volunteers come from all over to help protect local shores

More than 400 signed up to help plant 12,000 sea oats on Anna Maria, giving the dunes both physical and regulatory protection.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Madison Bierl |
May 14, 2025

Willis Elementary fifth grader wins contest with essay on grandma

Mark Eubanks won the Florida Retired Educators Association contest for Manatee County with his essay "Chess with my grandma."

East County
Schools

By Jay Heater |
June 23, 2025

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center expansion hits key milestone

Brasfield and Gorrie complete the LWRMC tower's structural framework as the $120 million project heads into its homestretch.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
March 21, 2024

2024 education summer camps in Sarasota, Manatee

Check out the education camps available in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

Summer Fun Guide

By Observer Staff |
August 12, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Aug. 14-20

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Madison Bierl |
July 4, 2025

Nolan Middle student places third at international HOSA event

Peter Hotaling, 13, entered his speech in the Health Career Preparation category against students from around the world.

East County
Schools

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