4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (346+ words) The never-ending sitcom of what to do about parking in the city of Sarasota is like watching the “Parks and Rec” TV satire that aired for six years on NBC. Except this reality show has been going on for decades....

4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (1042+ words) Since the dawn of the 21st century, population growth in Florida has vastly outpaced the rest of the country on its way to becoming the third most populous state in the nation. Perhaps just as consequential was the dawn of widespread…...

5+ day, 10+ hour ago   (560+ words) When Principal Katrina Courts starts each school day at Imagine Schools-Lakewood Ranch, she makes sure she is an example of the positive culture she wants to build. She goes out to the car line and greets as many students as…...

5+ day, 12+ hour ago   (522+ words) Your Observer Man who complained of lobster presentation has cops called on him A frustrated diner cussed at wait staff, prompting a visit from Longboat police. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner....

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (689+ words) The moon has gone through a full cycle since Aug. 1 passed. That date was the “hard deadline” set by the town of Longboat Key for permanent repairs to be made to the Half Moon house. But even though the work…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (87+ words) Your Observer Man drowns at Lido Beach Investigators are looking into the circumstances of a drowning on Lido Beach on Monday evening, Sarasota Police reported. Foul play was not suspected, the department said. In a news release, SPD reported that…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (1274+ words) Stadium lights are bright. Student sections are roaring. Teams are prepared to do battle. High school football has returned, and in Sarasota, four teams will embark on new seasons, as Booker High announced Aug. 12 it will not compete at the…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (1331+ words) Keith Pandeloglou, president and CEO of Lakewood Ranch Community Activities, says the clubs are one of the easiest ways for residents to turn shared interests into lasting friendships. Whether someone is new to the community or simply looking to try…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (1775+ words) A home in The Concession topped the week’s sales. John and Suzanne Pastorello, of Bradenton, sold their home at 19436 Newlane Place to MVG Capital Inc. for $3.4 million. Built in 2014, it has four bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 5,566 square feet…...