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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.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Andrew Warfield |
September 25, 2025

School zone, red light cameras yield nearly 50,000 tickets in a year

Despite 49,320 citations in a year, Sarasota Police Department reports photo and video enforcement is resulting in a downward trend in citations.

Sarasota
News

By Madison Bierl |
September 5, 2025

The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch celebrates 20 years

Legend Senior Living community The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch celebrates its 20th anniversary through dance, food and more on Sept. 2.

East County
Neighbors

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 Carter Weinhofer |
April 1, 2025

APRIL FOOL: Town expedites permits for two-story parking garage

The decks will be at 3100 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive, across from Starbucks

April Fools

By Dana Kampa |
September 27, 2025

First responders dive into marine rescue training

Manatee County Beach Patrol Division rescuers led a training with Longboat Key Fire Rescue on Coquina Beach to prep them for water-based emergencies.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Madison Bierl |
September 23, 2025

Education Foundation chief steps aside after 18 years of making a difference

Over the course of Mary Glass' presidency at the Manatee Education Foundation, $12 million was given to the School District of Manatee County to fund programs and events.

East County
Schools

By Observer Staff |
July 18, 2025

One more suspect charged in 2017 Longboat Key homicide case

Damien Garvin is charged with first degree murder of Zota Beach hotel clerk and security guard eight years ago.

Longboat Key
News

By Dana Kampa |
September 30, 2025

Confectionary delights abound as Kilwins reopens on St. Armands

Families enjoy handmade fudge, ice cream and other sweet treats at the grand reopening of Kilwins a year after hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
August 7, 2025

Temple Beth Sholom apartment plan rejected

The Sarasota City Commission declined a Comprehensive Plan amendment that would allow the century-old synagogue to sell for development a portion of its 10-acre property.

Sarasota
News

By Danee Barnett Weight Loss & Wellness |
August 28, 2025

From Frustrated to Fit

How one holistic program is helping clients shed pounds and feel stronger than ever.

Health

City sale of Marian Anderson property inches closer

A developer plans to build a medical plaza and light industrial use on the former unlicensed landfill in Newtown.

Sarasota
News

By Mark Gordon |
September 20, 2025

Once-powerful Sarasota developer reshapes, reprioritizes his life

A go-star in local development and statewide politics, Henry Rodriguez laments the direction his life took. "I was young, influential and making a ton of money," he says, "but I was miserable."