• Alternate Text

  • Loading

  • Holiday Gift Guide
  • 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
    • Red Tide Map
    • 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
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Holiday Gift Guide
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

News

Police and firefighters were at the crash scenes in the 4400 and 4600 blocks of Gulf of Mexico Drive this afternoon.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 17, 2015
Police officer, fire chief involved in separate crashes

Police Officer Dennis Silverio sustained minor injuries. Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi and two other drivers were not injured.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Melissa Surane, the Florida representative for TripAdvisor, presented the award this morning at Siesta Key Pavilion.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 17, 2015
Siesta Key wins No. 1 beach award

Based on user reviews and ratings, Siesta Key Beach won TripAdvisor's 2015 Travelers' Choice Award for the best U.S. beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Moore's Stonecrab Restaurant co-owner Alan Moore and other partners will file a site plan soon for a new restaurant. Rendering courtesy of the town of Longboat Key
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 17, 2015
Moore's nets P&Z support

Co-owner Alan Moore is two steps closer to rebuilding his family's historic restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cedars Tennis Resort is an example of a community that already has underground utilities. Commissioners are struggling with how much owners at properties with buried utilities should pay. File photo
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 17, 2015
Commission delays flipping undergrounding switch

There's no undergrounding decision yet, but there's still time to surge ahead to a November vote.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
New Pass Bridge openings occur up to three times an hour during peak traffic hours. File photo
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 17, 2015
Gridlock

There's a good chance you're reading this while stuck in traffic. When it comes to congestion, there's no easy way out of this jam.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 17, 2015
News Briefs

Mote, Jacksonville University partner; Town Center committee to meet; Wanted: Code Board volunteers; ULI study of AMI begins next week

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Runners approach Gulfstream Avenue from the John Ringling Bridge during the Sarasota Music Half Marathon. Photo by Amanda Morales
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 17, 2015
Music Half Marathon hits sour note for some

The inaugural event was a hit with runners, but some city leaders and businesses feel it was off-track.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 17, 2015
Challengers make waves for dredging project

The town faces objections to its plans to dredge Longboat Pass and New Pass from two familiar opponents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sean Thompson and other Longboat Key kids got to ride a Longboat Key Police Department all-terrain vehicle in 1998, at Bayfront Park Recreation Center's summer camp. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 17, 2015
Rotary Club seeks kids for new monthly club

If you're a Longboater between the ages of 6 and 12, you're invited to get to know your fellow Longboat Key kids.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Meals on Wheels PLUS CEO Maribeth Phillips hopes the new center will raise awareness about the organization. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 17, 2015
Adult day center opens in East County

Meals on Wheels PLUS hopes the new location also will raise awareness about the nonprofit and its other programs.

  • East County
  • News
The restaurant makes a variety of seasonal soups fresh daily.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 17, 2015
Say 'grilled cheese!'

Tom + Chee, a Cincinnati-based chain, plans to introduce East County to its comfort food.

  • East County
  • News
Fanny, formerly known as Fendi, was the last animal from the Napier raid to find a forever home. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 17, 2015
Honor finds home for Napier pets

Fanny, a Siamese cat, was the last Napier's raid animal to find a forever home Jan. 23.

  • East County
  • News
Mike and Makayla Harrison love the history and horsemanship involved in riding the Florida Cracker Trail. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 17, 2015
On the trail

Riders embarked Feb. 14 on a 110-mile cross-state ride on the Florida Cracker Trail.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 17, 2015
Winterfest returns for second year encore

Whether you're a Woolf Pack member or WAR fan, this Ranch festival will appeal to your tastes.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 17, 2015
Your candidate: Gene Jaleski

Gene Jaleski campaign materials won't be seen this election, but his voice will be heard.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
« 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 »
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
Longboat Key Police Department.
  • December 26, 2025
Show off your cars, enjoy coffee at LKPD community event
2
The pool in Taylor Morrison's Esplanade at Azario development in Sarasota's Lakewood Ranch community.
  • December 26, 2025
Builder to bring 1,200-home community to Lakewood Ranch
3
Riverview High baseball player-mentors pose for a photo on Dec. 9 with their kindergarten mentees at Southside Elementary School. Danielle Sobolewski, a kindergarten teacher at Southside, asked for some silly faces.
  • December 25, 2025
Riverview High baseball mentors next generation
4
Selby Gardens Master Plan Phase 2 Learning Pavilion Interior rendering.
  • December 25, 2025
Selby Gardens' renovations add to appeal while keeping mission in mind
5
The Unit 111 condominium at 1301 Tamiami Trail was built in 2000 and has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,186 square feet of living area.
  • December 25, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for Dec. 8-12 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

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 © 2025 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.

The Your Observer App is Here!

Get local news you can trust — now on your phone, tablet or laptop. Fast. Free. Easy to Use.
Stay informed, wherever you are.

Download Now