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The proposed location of Obsidian at 1260 N. Palm Ave.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 14, 2025
Planning Board reluctantly rules in favor of Obsidian tower plan

Despite their stated dislike of the 342-foot condo tower, by a 4-1 vote the Sarasota Planning Board found no legal basis to deny the project moving forward.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Longboat Police Department, Sarasota County Sheriff and Manatee County Sheriff responded to the double homicide Aug. 4, 2017, at Zota Beach Resort.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 24, 2024
Six-year hunt for Longboat double-homicide suspects heats up

Police recently arrested a second suspect in connection with the 2017 murders at the Zota Beach Resort, but the case still isn't closed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"Creedence Clearwater Remixed" runs through Oct. 22 at FST's Goldstein Cabaret.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 22, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Aug. 24-30

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
James Satcher introduced a motion that could result in the right of Manatee County employees to carry while at work.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 17, 2022
Late addition of concealed carry meeting agenda item raises questions about transparency

Commissioner James Satcher adds concealed carry issue four days before commission meeting.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 14, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: A difference of opinion

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Harbourside Ballroom isn't as bustling as it normally is, but a few events are taking place, with the demanded safety precautions of the era.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 19, 2020
Season forecast optimistic despite uncertainty on Longboat Key

On Longboat Key, those in the know anticipate a slightly different season, but a good one nonetheless.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Patti Smith read from "Just Kids" and "The Coral Sea" and also sang a few songs from her canon. (Photo: Spencer Fordin)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • February 16, 2022
Patti Smith fondly walks down memory lane

It's been decades since Patti Smith last spoke with her late friend Robert Mapplethorpe, but the memories of their time together remain as indelible as any image in her celebrated life.

  • Arts + Culture
Ben Kloss celebrates following a solo home run in the Lakewood Ranch Little League 8-9-10 All-Star team's game against Buffalo Creek June 22. Lakewood Ranch defeated Buffalo Creek 13-3.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 25, 2022
All-Star baseball season in Lakewood Ranch off to triumphant start

Area baseball players dream of the Little League World Series as the tournaments begin.

  • East County
  • Sports
Connie Schindewolf is excited to be participating in Theatre Odyssey's Ten-Minute Play Festival. (Photo: Spencer Fordin)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • May 30, 2022
Theatre Odyssey spurs playwright's metamorphosis

Connie Schindewolf gained courage to show her art to the world by participating in the Ten-Minute Play Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
Booker senior running back Ahmad Hunter was the area's leading rusher in 2022.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 9, 2022
Prose and Kohn: It is now or never for Sarasota football teams

With the playoffs beginning this week, here's a look at each team's chances and the players who could decide the games.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Congressman Vern Buchanan presents the Congressional Veteran Commendation award to Richard Petrucci. (Photo  by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 11, 2022
Former Navy pilot reaches great heights

Lakewood Ranch resident Richard Petrucci continues to serve the military community long after his retirement and was honored with the Congressional Veteran Commendation award.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Mary Tucker transferred from Kentucky to West Virginia for her seniro season, as the former SMA student has continued her collegiate and international success in women's rifle.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 6, 2022
Sarasota winter sports college athletes take the stage

Plus, updates on a few non-football fall sports athletes from the area.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Rams quarterback Jeremiah Dawson through a touchdown pass against Venice High in the playoffs last season. He is the only QB listed on the team's roster as of Aug. 17. (File photo)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 18, 2022
Rams football hopes 2022 brings a deep postseason run

Riverview has another strong squad led by five-star defensive back Charles Lester III.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Members of Doctors Hospital staff reflect on the past year treating COVID-19 patients.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 26, 2021
Doctors Hospital staff reflects on one year with COVID-19

Doctors Hospital became the first in Florida to diagnose COVID-19 Feb. 29, 2020.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 23, 2009
Community Golf Scores 09.01.09 to 09.22.09

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 13, 2010
Newcomers express frustration with town

Mayor Lee Rothenberg defended decisions made at Town Hall and said his opponents don't understand the workings of the island's government at Monday's debate.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 13, 2010
Newcomers express frustration with town

Mayor Lee Rothenberg defended decisions made at Town Hall and said his opponents don't understand the workings of the island's government at Monday's debate.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By George Rauch |
  • May 2, 2012
Market Watch: The givers and the takers

People can be divided into two groups: givers and takers. By nature, the takers are more interested in control and, hence, power, than the givers.Â

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 20, 2011
Cops Corner

'Extreme Couponing': The Longboat Key edition 3:40 p.m. - 6700 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive. Suspicious Circumstance. A man told police that two daily newspapers delivered to a box near his condominium no longer come with extra clip-out coupons and told police he believes that someone has been stealing the coupons and leaving the newspapers inside. The man credited the possible theft to a recent TV series glamorizing the use of coupons.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
This home at 1661 Bonita Lane has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms, a pool and 3,330 square feet of living area. It sold for $950,000. Photo by Loren Mayo.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 17, 2011
Four-bedroom Granada home sells for $950,000

James Arcara, Sarasota, sold his home at 1661 Bonita Lane to Steven Dixon and Peggy Allen, Sarasota, for $950,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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