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By Observer Staff |
August 12, 2025

SMH expands plans for full-service North Port hospital

Before ground is broken on the new Sarasota Memorial Hospital in south county, the Sarasota County Public Hospital Board has approved plans for a four-floor expansion.

Sarasota
News

By Mark Gordon |
September 2, 2025

Sarasota lands on list of America's 'boomtowns'

Lending Tree places Sarasota region No. 3, behind Austin and Orlando.

Sarasota
News

By Adam Hughes |
October 7, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for Sept. 22-26 in Lakewood Ranch

A home in the Lake Club topped the week’s sales at $3.5 million.

East County
Real Estate

By Ian Swaby |
August 29, 2025

Business casual: Sarasota Chamber holds its grand expo

The eevent allowed the general public and business owners to browse Robarts Arena to see what the local area has to offer.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
June 28, 2025

City Commission faces hefty agenda after June break

The Bobby Jones clubhouse, city manager search, Mira Mar rezoning and formalizing its decision about Obsidian highlight the Sarasota City Commission's July 7 agenda.

Sarasota
News

By Eric Garwood |
June 30, 2025

Longboat budget settles in with familiar tax rate

Overall town values climb more than 5%, even with damaged properties.

Longboat Key
News

By RBB Communication for Florida Power and Light |
September 30, 2025

Creative team of engineers revolutionize how FPL responds to storms

For a century now, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) has been restoring power to its customers after hurricanes.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Resident denied aggrieved person status for Selby Gardens plan appeal

The Sarasota City Commission votes 4-1 to deny Laurel Park resident Kelly Franklin aggrieved party status in her attempt to appeal the Planning Board approval of Selby Gardens Master Plan Phase 2.

Sarasota
News

By Madison Bierl |
August 5, 2025

Stillpoint Mission distributes 810 backpacks for students in need

Each backpack includes school supplies and a $35 gift card to use at Bealls.

East County
Neighbors

By Emma Burke |
July 20, 2025

A Sarasota foodie bestows her birthday honors on National Culinarians Day

To celebrate her special day, Emma reveals her favorite dishes in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Carlin Gillen |
July 28, 2025

Longboat Turtle Walk hosts final walk of the summer

Mote's trained volunteer monitors led Longboat Key Turtle Walk's final education turtle walk for the summer.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
July 20, 2025

Longboat Island Chapel takes in The Paradise Center

After the community center found itself seeking new headquarters, the north-end church stepped in to offer space for its programs.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
June 19, 2025

Former Sarasota mayor laments some aspects of downtown master plan

Mollie Cardamone, who was among the city leaders when the current downtown master plan was developed, tells the update committee of the current plan's self-inflicted flaws.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
July 2, 2025

Historical sites tell Manatee County's story

Preserving history is a joint effort between government, nonprofits and residents.

East County
News

By Ian Swaby |
August 28, 2025

Remodeled and ready: St. Armands gallery hosts Longboat chamber

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce's Off the Clock Networking at Wyland Gallery allowed attendees to connect in a new space.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
January 28, 2025

Sarasota county jail expansion could cost upward of $700 million

Already well in excess of operational capacity, county commissioners learn an expansion of the county jail will likely cost a least a half billion dollars.

Sarasota
News

By Michael Harris |
April 1, 2025

APRIL FOOL: Longboat Key drivers will now pay toll to get on the island

Commissioners hope to curtail heavy traffic which has plagued Gulf of Mexico Drive for years.

April Fools

By Carter Weinhofer |
April 16, 2025

Permitting drastically increases as residents rebuild and repair

Six months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Longboat Key and Sarasota residents scurry for permits during remodels and rebuilds of damaged properties.