- November 2, 2024
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Daily Headlines
+Truck drives through mangroves on Longboat Key
A white pickup truck lost control on Gulf of Mexico Drive Thursday, putting two holes in a stretch of mangroves that sit across from the town's two mobile home parks.
+CONA opposes changes to Sarasota 2050 Plan
President Lourdes Ramirez says changes to the plan could increase taxes for Sarasota County residents.
+Bay Isles home sells for $4.75 million
The two-year-old home at 560 Harbor Point Road closed today.
+Willis students duct tape principal
Students Willis Elementary School, in Lakewood Ranch, duct taped their principal and physical education teacher to the wall Wednesday.
+Prom-A-Palooza Contest
Has it been 10 years since you went to prom? If so, we want to see your photos. Submit your photos from April 16 to May 9 and vote on your favorite May 10 to May 17. Each registrant may vote 10 times per day. Prize package includes gift cards or services from our Prom-A-Palooza sponsors.
+2013 It's Read Everywhere
Traveling somewhere? Don't forget to pack your Observer newspaper! Bring along the Sarasota Observer, Longboat Observer, East County Observer or Pelican Press; snap a photo of you with your newspaper on your vacation; submit to win!