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By Andrew Warfield |
October 1, 2025

Sheriff: Law enforcement is expensive but worth the price

Sarasota County Sheriff Kurt Hoffman tells the Chamber of Commerce its $221 million budget is reducing crime and among the lowest cost per capita in the region.

Sarasota
News

By Dana Kampa |
September 4, 2025

Rev your engines for exotic cars on St. Armands

The Exotic Car Show On The Circle takes place Saturday on St. Armands Circle.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
May 12, 2025

Manatee County's efforts to reinstate wetland buffers challenged

Commissioners take stance that they eventually will reinstate the buffers no matter the opposition.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
July 9, 2025

Mira Mar restoration project wins rezoning approval

The historic Mira Mar property along South Palm Avenue will be restored with the addition of twin condominium towers in a multi-use redevelopment.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
September 3, 2025

Volunteers, mangrove health, tech lead to better Sarasota Bay water quality

Mangroves have an array of benefits, from increasing water quality to reducing wave strength to providing habitat for small fish and seabirds.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
August 27, 2025

Sarasota County sounds early warning of coming budget deficits

The County Commission alters future budget season schedules to begin planning for future general fund shortfalls.

Sarasota
News

By Jay Heater |
August 10, 2025

No positive ID on body found in SR 70 pond near I-75

Detectives believe the body to be 18-year-old Giovanni Pelletier, who was reported missing from Charlotte County last week.

East County
News

By Adam Hughes |
October 9, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for September 22-26 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Palmer Ranch home on Legacy Estates Boulevard tops the week's sales at $2 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Ian Swaby |
August 11, 2025

Church of the Redeemer prepares Alta Vista students with Back-to-School Bash

The event offered supplies and services before the start of school including shoes and clothing items, backpacks and vision and dental exams.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
August 6, 2025

44th Avenue East extension into Lakewood Ranch welcomes drivers Aug. 9

The project that took over $268 million and over 50 years to come to fruition is complete.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
August 5, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Aug. 7-13

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Observer Staff |
September 18, 2025

Live-work townhomes proposed for North Washington Boulevard

Eight townhomes with individual commercial space on the ground floor planned for a live-work infill project on North Washington Boulevard.

Sarasota
News

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 Madison Bierl |
August 27, 2025

Wellness Concepts offers Premier service in Lakewood Ranch

Wellness Concepts partners with Florida Premier FC SWFL to provide free injury prevention training and services to soccer players.

East County
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 Andrew Warfield |
July 31, 2025

Sarasota citywide max property millage rate is set at 3.3

Interim City Manager Dave Bullock told city commissioners an increase over the current fiscal year's property tax rate is necessary to rebuild the general fund balance.

Sarasota
News

By Jack Nelson |
October 6, 2025

Out-of-Door Academy football rolls forward with multiple offensive threats

The Lakewood Ranch high school has pummeled its opposition en route to a 6-1 record.

East County
Sports

By Observer Staff |
September 24, 2025

Man arrested for indecent exposure at Lido Beach Pavilion

After exposing himself to a family at Lido Beach Pavilion, a man returns to the scene of the crime the next day and is arrested. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.