• Alternate Text

  • Loading

  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App
  • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Things to Do
  • Galleries
  • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Elections
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Longboat
    • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Things to Do
  • Galleries
  • More
    • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Elections
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

Photo Galleries

Second graders Jordan Davis, Dominic Michalo and Sloan Middleton wave flags of Puerto Rico, which was the country they were assigned for the Tara Elementary School Olympics.
  • By Madison Bierl
  • February 7, 2026
Tara Elementary hosts its own Winter Olympics
Candace Copeland, Julie Rania and America Jones
  • By Lori Sax
  • February 6, 2026
Taste of Thunder rolls into Lakewood Ranch
Thomas Modly adjusts the flagpoles as the sun sets.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • February 5, 2026
Patriots Pier in Siesta Key receives new flagpoles
Jeff and Lisa Silvershein with Natasha and Colin Reisner
  • By Janet Combs
  • February 2, 2026
Elon Gold headlines premiere of Catskills After Dark
Ann-Marie Thompson and Cheryl Mulherin, attendees at the St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church Women's Guild new members luncheon on Jan. 29, applaud the soon-to-be-outgoing board members.
  • By Dana Kampa
  • February 2, 2026
New Women's Guild members share stories of togetherness
Ethan Freeman, 14, Skate Segal, 14, Jett Segal, 12, Florey Miller and her husband TJ Miller were among those serving foods baked by members.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • February 1, 2026
Temple Sinai hosts Sarasota Jewish Food Festival
Circus Arts Conservatory CEO and President Jennifer Mitchell and Terri Klauber with Sherry and Tom Koski
  • By Janet Combs
  • February 1, 2026
Circus Arts Gala sings through the rain
Lori Jaress, Dave Scott and Sarasota Police Foundation President Jeff Birnbach
  • By Lori Sax
  • February 1, 2026
SRQ Blue and White Gala honors those who serve
Myakka City Elementary first graders Delanee Verly and Emma Kelly check out the wide variety of books for sale during the CommUNITY Night.
  • By Madison Bierl
  • February 1, 2026
Myakka City Elementary hosts Community Night
Ethan Kuhn of Suncoast United Pipes and Drums performs in the ceremony.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • January 31, 2026
Scottish Highland Games & Celtic Festival showcases a wee bit of Scotland
Barb Archbold, Matthew Glover and co-Chair Carla Koeffler
  • By Lori Sax
  • January 31, 2026
Sarasota Opera Gala entertains with Winter in Paris
Dillon Desiderato and daughter Nora Desiderato share a smile during the Miles for the Miles Family Cozy Cocoa Dash fundraiser at All God's Children Preschool on Jan. 31.
  • By Madison Bierl
  • January 31, 2026
All God's Children Preschool raises $7,000 to support family after loss to cancer
Commander David Siesel; Assistant Administrative Officer, 1st Lt. Perry Page; Assistant Administrative Officer, 1st Lt. Lois McKenzie; Secretary, Lt. Commander Domini Wood; Executive Officer; Lt. Commander Samuel Doak; and District 22 Comander Ron Jones.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • January 27, 2026
Sarasota Power and Sail Squadron completes 74th Change of Watch
Jay Poon holds a container of takoyaki, with his wife, Sadie Poon.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • January 26, 2026
Saigon Night Market brings a taste of Asia to Sarasota
Erica Cristea, Monica Palmer, Patricia Cullen and Morgana Robson
  • By Janet Combs
  • January 26, 2026
Good times uncorked at annual Forks & Corks Grand Tasting
Xavier Koffman and Margot Andrich
  • By Lori Sax
  • January 26, 2026
Inspiring Hope Dinner shines a light on mental wellness
Bella Grace, a 3-year-old Weimaraner, is a German hunting dog who works for Manatee County Search & Rescue. Kevin Vreeland, her owner and K-9 handler, described her as a "scent monster."
  • By Madison Bierl
  • January 25, 2026
Search and rescue dogs attract a crowd at free Lakewood Ranch presentation
Navigator Gary Yeager balances the cart as driver Kami Landy goes into a turn during the Combined Driving at TerraNova marathon event Jan. 24.
  • By Jay Heater
  • January 25, 2026
World champ among competitors at TerraNova's Combined Driving event
Reed Medical Group and Longboat Key Fitness both celebrated their grand reopenings on Jan. 22 at the Shoppes of Bay Isles complex, introducing visitors to their expanded facilities. Dr. James Reed, owner of the concierge medical service, wields the big scissors.
  • By Dana Kampa
  • January 25, 2026
Longboat Publix plaza celebrates grand openings
Lakewood Ranch's Douglas Grierson said he is amazed by how talented the artists, including painter Thomas Legault, are at the Lakewood Ranch Fine Art Festival.
  • By Madison Bierl
  • January 24, 2026
Artists showcase their talent during Lakewood Ranch Fine Arts Festival
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe singer Michael Mejia-Mendez belts the opening note of Harry Belafonte's iconic "Day-O" during a tribute performance on Jan. 21 at Christ Church of Longboat Key.
  • By Dana Kampa
  • January 24, 2026
'King of Calypso' tribute singer gets Christ Church grooving
Dennis Rees and Felice Schulaner
  • By Janet Combs
  • January 23, 2026
Excitement grows at Sarasota Orchestra Gala for new music center
Keith Monda and Veronica Brady with Monica Guggisberg and Philip Baldwin
  • By Janet Combs
  • January 22, 2026
SAM explores glass in Fresh Perspectives Lunch
Alaina Loyal and Gia Sammelman demonstrate concepts including push, pull, kinetic energy, friction.
  • By Ian Swaby
  • January 22, 2026
STEAM education and circus arts combine with Marvelous, Miraculous Circus Machine
« 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 »
The best of Your Observer, delivered directly to your inbox

Get the latest in news, sports, schools, arts and things to do in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and East County.

Sign Up

Latest News Photo Galleries

1
Second graders Jordan Davis, Dominic Michalo and Sloan Middleton wave flags of Puerto Rico, which was the country they were assigned for the Tara Elementary School Olympics.
  • February 7, 2026
Tara Elementary hosts its own Winter Olympics
2
Candace Copeland, Julie Rania and America Jones
  • February 6, 2026
Taste of Thunder rolls into Lakewood Ranch
3
Thomas Modly adjusts the flagpoles as the sun sets.
  • February 5, 2026
Patriots Pier in Siesta Key receives new flagpoles
4
Jeff and Lisa Silvershein with Natasha and Colin Reisner
  • February 2, 2026
Elon Gold headlines premiere of Catskills After Dark
5
Ann-Marie Thompson and Cheryl Mulherin, attendees at the St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church Women's Guild new members luncheon on Jan. 29, applaud the soon-to-be-outgoing board members.
  • February 2, 2026
New Women's Guild members share stories of togetherness

App

Download the Your Observer app

Stay in the know with the latest local news. Any device, anytime, anywhere.

DOWNLOAD NOW

Contact

  • 1970 Main St.
  • Third Floor
  • Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Phone: 941-366-3468
  • FPN Verified

Extra, Extra!

  • Newsletters
  • App
  • Crossword
  • Contests

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Classifieds
  • Advertise
  • Rack Locations
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Options

sister sites

  • Business Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Orange Observer
  • Accessibility Options
  • Copyright © 2026 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved
Sign Up for Daily Headlines

A daily dose of news from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Sign Up for In Case You Missed It

A Saturday dose of the week's top stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County.

Anytime. Anywhere. Observer.

From in-depth local reporting to real-time breaking news, stay connected to the stories shaping our community with the Your Observer app.

Download Now for Free