• Alternate Text

  • Loading

  • Valentine's Day 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
  • Valentine's Day Gift Guide
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

Neighbors

Nik Wallenda walks the tightrope in March 2021 at the Nik Wallenda's Daredevil Rally at Nathan Benderson Park.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • March 27, 2024
Nik Wallenda wants to inspire with Good Friday tightrope walk

Wallenda will perform for his hometown of Sarasota during Good Friday in Payne Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rabbis and members of Temple Emanu-El, including East County's Paula Hayden and Mike and Harriette Krasnoff, travel to Israel to volunteer.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 27, 2024
East Bradenton residents travel to Israel on volunteer mission

Temple Emanu-El congregants hear stories of tragedy as the Israel-Hamas war continues.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Felicia McDermott
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • March 27, 2024
New marketing manager steps up LBK chamber's social media

Felicia McDermott will help the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce recruit more members and grow its online presence.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Knights of Columbus council members march in the 2023 Tribute to Heroes Parade.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 27, 2024
Knights of Columbus sails forward with charitable giving in Lakewood Ranch

The Knights at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church have added an Armed Forces Day Charity Golf Tournament to their schedule.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
In a world of red lipsticks, artist Miriam Cassell chose blue.
    By
  • Eric Snider
  • March 27, 2024
Lido Shores activist has created art with purpose all her life

Artist Miriam Cassell doesn’t just dare to be different. She knows no other way.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Qigong instructor Sandi Love at The Paradise Center
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • March 26, 2024
Paradise Center qigong classes evolve with the seasons

Instructor Sandi Love explains the basis of the mind-body practice and how it can enhance your connection to nature.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chad Day loved fishing. He always was out around East County fishing and participating in tournaments.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 26, 2024
Memorial fishing tournament raises funds for Tidewell Hospice

Chad Day, who was an East County resident, was an avid fisherman. He died of brain cancer in 2015. His memory is now honored through the Chad Day Memorial Fishing Tournament.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Brewer's Nursery and Landscape Services is located on State Road 64 near Lorraine Road.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 26, 2024
Greenhouse provides window to rare plants

Brewer's Nursery and Landscape Services in East County created a greenhouse for plant collectors.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Benjamin Aguilar, who trains with EVO Athletics, is now in his final year of junior gymnastics.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 26, 2024
Siesta Key gymnast sets his sights on a national championship

Eighteen-year-old Benjamin Aguilar will compete for the U.S. Military Academy next season. Before he goes, he wants one more crack at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships in May.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Rob Hongen, Becky Jones, Joan Reploeg, Bob Appel and Suzanne Lakamp
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • March 25, 2024
Longbeach Condominiums marks 50th anniversary with party

Residents spent a weekend celebrating Longbeach's history, great access to nature and tight-knit community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rev. Brock Patterson, Rev. Jeffrey Nunes, Rev. Julia Piermont, Issac Azerad, Rev. David Marshall and Rabbi Stephen Sniderman
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • March 25, 2024
Where and when to worship during Easter and Passover on Longboat Key

Here are the dates and times to celebrate Easter and Passover with the six houses of worship on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Stuart Hales and Ava Lasseter greet guests at Tropical Nights on March 23.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 24, 2024
Meals on Wheels Plus hosts a swashbuckling Tropical Nights

"A Pirate's Life" was the theme of the 30th rendition of the annual fundraiser.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Palmetto 2-year-old Everleigh Flynn put her Easter basket down at Eggstravaganza March 23 at Waterside Place to concentrate on playing in the sand.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 24, 2024
Charge of the egg brigade in Lakewood Ranch

More than 500 children rushed through Waterside Park to collect Easter eggs during the annual Eggstravaganza.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
River Strand's Patty Horak and Gayle Mutechnik look forward to seeing their friends model the latest fashion.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 23, 2024
River Strand residents hit the runway for the first time

River Strand's fifth annual fashion show benefits the Food Bank of Manatee.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Keynote speaker Kyle McDowell, Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Heather Kasten and City Manager Marlon Brown
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • March 22, 2024
Sarasota chamber welcomes bestselling author at annual breakfast

As the community gathered for the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's annual breakfast, they heard from Kyle McDowell, a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
« 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 »
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
Jennifer Rominiecki brought the living museum concept to Marie Selby Botanical Gardens when she was named president and CEO in 2015.
  • February 5, 2026
Botanical gardens' potential lured Rominiecki family to Sarasota
2
Capt. A.J. Grande operates a "six pack" fishing charter business who often picks up and drops off customers at Nora Patterson Park.
  • February 5, 2026
Permits will be required for charter boat operators using county parks
3
The home at 3851 Tangier Terrace was built in 2024 and has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,379 square feet of living area.
  • February 5, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 19-23 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis
4
District 2 Commissioner Penny Gold walks in a parade in 2021.
  • February 5, 2026
Longboat commissioner appointed to National League of Cities committee
5
Sarasota residents Erma and Dave Miller were drawn into the world of bicycle motocross because of their son, Doug Miller, and have spent decades in the sport.
  • February 5, 2026
Sarasota couple stand side by side with BMX

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.

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