• 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
    • 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
  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

News

Jim Eatrides discusses cellular coverage at Sunday’s meeting.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 17, 2011
Proposed cell tower gets mixed signals at meeting

Approximately 50 people attended a community meeting at Longboat Island Chapel to discuss a proposal for a 150-foot unipole cellular tower.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
City commissioners have the entire evening session of their regular meeting tonight at City Hall blocked off to make contract decisions for its police officers.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 17, 2011
Commission makes contract decision tonight

The Sarasota City Commission will make contract rulings tonight on points of contention between the city and its police officers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Louis and Lily Hinds enjoyed their special dinner.
  • By Lisa Ith
  • October 17, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Chick-fil-A Daddy Daughter Date Night

East County dads and their daughters headed to Chick-fil-A Oct. 15 for a special Daddy Daughter Date Night celebration.

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's roadwork updates.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • October 17, 2011
Roadwork updates for week of Oct.16

Construction and maintenance projects continue on Interstate 75, U.S. 301, U.S. 41, state Route 789, state Route 758, state Route 72 and state Route 681.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Taylor Garganta danced the night away with friends during the Homecoming Dance Oct. 15.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: BRHS Homecoming Dance

Students at Braden River High School tonight concluded Homecoming week festivities with a circus-themed Homecoming Dance.

  • East County
  • News
Adam Scalisi, Carson Jungers and Quinton Fitzgerald are all freshmen.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Candy Land Dance

Students at the Out-of-Door Academy tonight enjoyed a Candy Land-themed Homecoming Dance.

  • East County
  • News
The Pirates fought fiercely.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Homecoming Game

The Braden River High School Pirate family rallied Friday night during the school's Homecoming game against Bayshore High School.

  • East County
  • News
ODA's cheerleaders kept the mood lively.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Homecoming

Families at the Out-of-Door Academy gathered tonight at the school's Lakewood Ranch campus for an All-School Picnic and Homecoming game against Dade Christian School.

  • East County
  • News
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort has been closed since August 2010.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 14, 2011
Association appeals Colony ruling

The Colony Beach & Tennis Association Inc. has appealed to the 11th Circuit U.S. Appeals Court in the battle for the historic resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Town Hall is located at 501 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 14, 2011
P&Z Board to review Comp Plan amendments

A public hearing will take place at Tuesday's P&Z Board meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort has been closed since August 2010.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 14, 2011
Association appeals Colony ruling

The Colony Beach & Tennis Association Inc. has appealed to the 11th Circuit U.S. Appeals Court in the battle for the historic resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Members of the Braden River High School football team heard a message of encouragement from former professional baseball player Darryl Strawberry around 3 p.m. today.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 14, 2011
Darryl Strawberry visits East County

Former professional baseball player Darryl Strawberry spoke to Braden River High School's football team today. He will speak this weekend at The Source Church.

  • East County
  • News
Jim Brown served as mayor on Longboat Key for four years.
  • By Jessica Luck
  • October 14, 2011
Obituary: Jim Brown

Jim Brown, of Longboat Key, died Oct. 14. He was 90.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Key Club and Resort's $400 million Islandside redevelopment plan was approved in June 2010.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 14, 2011
Judge hears arguments in Key Club's motion to dismiss

Sarasota County Judge Charles Roberts didn't make a ruling yesterday in the Key Club's motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by IPOC and two condo associations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
City residents are urged to attend an 8-week session at City Hall to learn about how their city operates.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 14, 2011
Citizens Academy applications sought

The city of Sarasota is planning its annual Citizens Academy session for next year and seeking applications now.

  • Sarasota
  • News
« 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 »
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
Amanda Parrish is serving as the EDC's interim CEO, and Elizabeth Cordes is the director of business recruitment and expansion.
  • April 10, 2026
Manatee County Commission changes course on Bradenton EDC
2
Drugs, cash and a rifle bullet were among the items found by Sarasota Police in a search of a 31st Way home, resulting in the arrest of Demarius R. Jones, of Sarasota.
  • April 10, 2026
Sarasota man on probation arrested on drug, other charges
3
Rod Brogan and Rachel Moulton star in Florida Studio Theatre's "Birthday Candles."
  • April 10, 2026
Today and tomorrow take the stage in Florida Studio Theatre's 'Birthday Candles'
4
Hanami Sushi Cocktails & Grill is at 1525 Fourth St., Suite C, in Sarasota.
  • April 10, 2026
Sushi restaurant opens in Sarasota's Rosemary District
5
Helga Williams
  • April 9, 2026
Helga Williams

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