• 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
  • Elections
  • Galleries
  • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • 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
  • Elections
  • Galleries
  • More
    • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

Your Observer | All

Gregg Vesta became the round one winner at the introduction of "singo" on June 29 at The Paradise Center. The game is a musical twist on bingo, prompting players to listen to a song snippet and mark its title on the card. The evening was a fundraiser to support the center's summer programs.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • July 1, 2026
A musical twist on classic bingo draws praise from Longboaters

The Paradise Center introduced "singo" this summer as part of a summer fundraising drive to support its community programming.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The pedestrian tunnel under State Road 789, locally known as Gulf of Mexico Drive, is illuminated by fluorescent lights.
    By
  • S.T. Cardinal
  • July 1, 2026
Longboat Key's only tunnel changes hands

The pedestrian tunnel that runs under Gulf of Mexico Drive will now be maintained by the town.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota's rich history and arts culture was one of the reasons CNN chose is as the top city to visit in the United States.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • July 1, 2026
Sarasota at top of CNN's list of cities to visit

The top 10 list aims to look past "American tourism's heaviest hitters."

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lucas Seng is a rising sophomore at Suncoast Polytechnical High. He competes for Booker High during the FHSAA swimming and diving season since Suncoast does not field varsity athletics.
    By
  • Jack Nelson
  • July 1, 2026
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Lucas Seng

The Sarasota Tsunami swimmer dominated his age group at the Gulf Coast Swim Team Mark McCaw Summer Invitational.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Travis and Martha Barfield took over what had been a small neighborhood fireworks show in Myakka City and turned it into something thousands could enjoy.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 1, 2026
This July 4 celebration pops in Myakka City

Myakka Skyworks' free show will include a 37-minute fireworks spectacular.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Julia Hill, an 11-year-old utility, was one of 12 players for Manatee Softball 12U All-Stars. The newly-minted Manatee Softball Little League will continue giving players like Hill an opportunity to compete beyond state lines.
    By
  • Jack Nelson
  • July 1, 2026
Manatee Softball 12U All-Stars make first Little League tournament run

An organizational switch from Miss Florida Softball to Little League Softball set the stage for the team to pursue the Little League World Series.

  • East County
  • Sports
Drs. Joel and Gail Morganroth could be often seen dotting on their dogs, Brandy and Bentley. The couple is seen here at the Siesta Key home in early 2025.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • July 1, 2026
Prominent Sarasota philanthropist, mentor dies at 80

Dr. Joel Morganroth is remembered for both his philanthropic gifts — at least $30 million — and his philosophical advice to multiple local leaders.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Greg Sander, the new principal at Freedom Elementary School, is ready to build on the existing culture and traditions of the school.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • July 1, 2026
Experienced Manatee County educator to lead Freedom Elementary School

Greg Sander has served in several roles in the School District of Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Schools
Barbara Joseph, Marylee Danahy, Kristin Sciuto, Andrea Burr and Barbara Thornton embrace the motto of fun, friendship and community service through the Lakewood Ranch Women's Club.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • July 1, 2026
Lakewood Ranch Women's Club provides friendship and community service

The Lakewood Ranch Women's Club hosts a variety of opportunities for local women including luncheons, meetings and special interest groups.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Director of Public Safety Jodie Fiske (in the front wearing black) stands with fire district staff from across Manatee County.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 1, 2026
Manatee County task force initiated to strengthen disaster response

Manatee County commissioners approved the reallocation of $500,000 to fund the task force.

  • East County
  • News
Hand balancer Yelitza Vivas wows the crowd at the Summer Circus Spectacular, which runs through Aug. 8 at The Ringling's Historic Asolo Theater.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • July 1, 2026
The Summer Circus Spectacular is a family affair

Husband and wife Davis Vassallo and Ashley Vargas star in a circus that thrills all generations.

  • Arts + Culture
Palmetto's Sari Lindroos-Valimaki is running to represent District 1 on the Manatee County Commission.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 1, 2026
Palmetto resident is lone Democrat in Manatee's race for District 1

Sari Lindroos-Valimaki wants Republican voters to give a Democrat a chance in the District 1 race.

  • East County
  • News
An American Airlines flight takes off from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport runway 32 Wednesday, June 24.
    By
  • S.T. Cardinal
  • July 1, 2026
Soot-like dust under SRQ departing jet route not from planes, study says

The town of Longboat Key spent $28,000 on a chemical analysis study after residents raised concern over a black residue found on patio furniture.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The home at 573 Spinnaker Lane sold for $2.7 million. Built in 1998, it has four bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 3,926 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 1, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for June 15-19 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A L’Ambiance at Longboat Key Club condominium on L’Ambiance Drive tops the week’s sales at $6.5 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The building at the corner of Boulevard of the Presidents and Madison Drive at St. Armands Circle has been gutted and infrastructure is being built to support plans for the new Shore restaurant, retail and residential project.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 1, 2026
Resilient Shore project plans to navigate city approval waters

Plans for a flood-resilient new Shore restaurant, retail, cafe and boutique have been submitted and could be the first building on St. Armands Circle incorporating pricey flood-proof glass.

  • Sarasota
  • News
« 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 »
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

1
The USF Sarasota-Manatee campus has steadily grown over the past 20 years on Tamiami Trail.
  • July 21, 2026
USF names new Sarasota-Manatee leader for New College transition
2
Multiple species of starfish have found a home on the "Living Wall" at Longboat Key's Bayfront Park. The innovative project uses 3D-printed concrete slabs modeled after mangrove roots to provide better habitat for aquatic animals.
  • July 21, 2026
Longboat's living seawall recognized for creativity
3
Tania Vergara Dance Theater will stage a free performance of "HuMangrove" on Saturday, July 25, at Selby LIbrary.
  • July 21, 2026
The best things to do this weekend in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat
4
Bob Bowling (left) chews out his son, Matt Bowling (right), while coaching football at Palmetto High. Before Braden River, he worked at Palmetto from 1993-2004.
  • July 21, 2026
Family, friends remember longtime coach, athletic director Bob Bowling
5
Melinda Zarzycki-Harris, founder and executive director of Bring on the Ministry, and Pastor Julia Wharff Piermont of Christ Church of Longboat Key are all smiles with their new ministry partnership.
  • July 21, 2026
Christ Church gets new charitable partner

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