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By Observer Staff |
October 1, 2025

Unruly patron puts on a strip show in a downtown bar

A man refused service because of intoxication retaliates by dropping his pants. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Jack Nelson |
September 23, 2025

Golf is forever flawed, but 12-hole courses mark positive movement

Calusa Country Club is a local advocate of the unconventional, emerging format.

East County
Sports

By Carter Weinhofer |
June 18, 2025

Sound issues persist on Jewfish Key sandbar and surrounding waters

Nearby residents say the sandbar has increased in popularity and the loud noises can be heard throughout north-end communities.

Longboat Key
News

By Michael Harris |
August 11, 2025

Buttonwood Harbour residents on Longboat remain mixed toward rebuild

Some homeowners have homes finished, some are starting from scratch, and others are getting out.

Longboat Key
News

By Vinnie Portell |
August 12, 2025

Senior-led Mustangs volleyball team expects to vie for regional title

It's now or never for Lakewood Ranch High's top senior players in the 2025 season.

East County
Sports

By Jay Heater |
July 23, 2025

Myakka animal sanctuary lands important grant

The Bishop-Parker Foundation has gifted Farmhouse Animal and Nature Sanctuary $50,000 to complete hurricane damage repairs.

East County
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
September 24, 2025

With one no, Manatee County approves $1.3 billion budget

Commissioner Bob McCann was the only commissioner to vote against the approval.

East County
News

By Adam Hughes |
October 2, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for September 15-19 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Oaks II home on Oriskany Court tops the week's sales at $2,625,000.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Ian Swaby |
September 17, 2025

The Farm at McIntosh Middle School fully opens

The 30,762-square-foot facility provides Sarasota students with a dedicated space for agricultural and horticultural projects.

Sarasota
Schools

By Jack Nelson |
September 3, 2025

Talented junior pivots to starring role for Braden River High's football team

David Louis, the Pirate defensive end-turned-running back, has taken up the offensive mantle in an uncommon way.

East County
Sports

By Lesley Dwyer |
October 1, 2025

Manasota BUDS creates lifelong friendships

The group supports individuals with Down syndrome and their families.

East County
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
July 9, 2025

Lakewood Ranch nonprofit offers a sound night's sleep

Beds for Kids delivers up to 50 beds a month throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties.

East County
Neighbors

By Letter to the Editor |
May 21, 2025

'Save the Mira Mar' is inappropriate form of horse trading

Seaward's development plan rests on two shaky pillars that lacks an economic need and historic preservation, a reader says.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Jeffrey Brandes, Adrian Moore, Edward Pinto |
July 9, 2025

Housing plan falls short

The affordability crisis is not a market failure. Sarasota needs to remove barriers. Other cities have done so and are seeing meaningful results.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Ian Swaby |
August 25, 2025

Removal of Avenue of Art sidewalk paintings has begun

The city of Sarasota initiated the removal, due to an FDOT mandate requiring the removal of public installations of pavement paintings on sidewalks and roadways.

Sarasota
News

By Jay Heater |
September 24, 2025

Business 'pioneers' talk about Lakewood Ranch's success

Their business fortunes skyrocketed with the Ranch, and they hope smart planning keeps it that way.

East County
Opinion

By Madison Bierl |
July 14, 2025

Manatee needs more testing on electric school buses

Cost and the ability to serve open areas are just some of the areas that need more exploration before the School District of Manatee County purchases additional electric buses.

East County
Schools

By Jack Nelson |
September 24, 2025

Devin Mignery, amid injuries, commits to Stanford football

The Cardinal Mooney senior quarterback has pushed onward despite multiple setbacks

Sarasota
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
August 5, 2025

Design and perhaps location changes affect 10th Street roundabout sculpture

For safety reasons, the small fish in the Seagrass sculpture selected for the roundabout at 10th Street and U.S. 41 have been removed while the location choice remains in flux.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
August 13, 2025

Florida Studio Theatre scores a marquee victory

The Sarasota theater organization secured multiple Planning Board adjustments for its McGillicuddy Arts Plaza, including additional signage to enhance its theater district ambience.

Sarasota
News

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