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Eric Garwood is the digital news editor of Your Observer. Since graduating from University of South Florida in 1984, he's been a reporter and editor at newspapers in Florida and North Carolina.

Recent Stories

March 26, 2025

FEMA offers tips to prevent flooding

Experts will answer questions at Lowe's in Creekwood Crossing.

January 26, 2023

Sarasota driver killed in 17th Street crash

A collision between a sedan and a tractor-trailer took place at the intersection of Gun Club Road and 17th Street near the park.

January 24, 2023

One-of-a-kind Lido Shores home on the market at $10 million

The post-modern Sarasota school of architecture residence on Morningside Drive overlooks Pansy Bayou.

January 24, 2023

Shallow water and big boats don't mix

The operator of a boat outside the normal channel was just waiting for a tow. This and other police reports in this week's Longboat Key Cops Corner.

January 23, 2023

Officer bitten in scuffle leading to Sarasota man's arrest

Police say that another officer was spit on as officers worked to detain the suspect on a felony charge.

January 19, 2023

Sarasota Congressman recovering after 25-foot fall

U.S. Rep. Greg Steube is recovering after a night in the intensive care unit.

January 17, 2023

Longboat park saxophonist's Sinatra standard falls flat

A saxophonist who didn't have a Frank Sinatra standard down pat is just one of the complaints Longboat Key police responded to in this week's Cops Corner.

January 16, 2023

8-inch-wide pedestrian bridge in Sarasota? 'I'm no engineer, but…'

Twitter followers have some fun after a county government gaffe on social media.

January 13, 2023

SRQ's 2022 passenger traffic breaks record again

In the past five years, passenger traffic has tripled at the airport.

January 10, 2023

You don't have to go home, but you can't stay here

A loud party on a boat involved a lot of uninvited guests. This and more police reports in this week's edition of Longboat Key Cops Corner.