Neighbors

Observer Staff
April 1, 2024

The Observer plays dirty for April Fools’ Day

Our annual April Fools’ Day edition was published on March 28.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Petra Rivera
March 31, 2024

Spanish Main residents caught 70 pounds of fish for annual fish fry

The anglers woke up before dawn throughout March to catch fish for the event on March 28.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Petra Rivera
March 31, 2024

Sand Cay Beach Resort Easter egg hunt challenges all ages

Families return to Longboat Key every year to spend Easter weekend with the Easter Bunny and hunt for eggs.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Carter Weinhofer
March 31, 2024

Sarasota gallery spotlights Ukraine portraits from local photographer

Now at the Lexow Gallery, Allan Mestel’s “Portrait Ukraine” project aims to create a connection between viewer and subject.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
March 30, 2024

Families find fun at Siesta Key Easter Egg Hunt

On the grounds of Siesta Key Chapel, participants enjoyed games and activities, live animals and photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Jay Heater
March 30, 2024

Thousands attend My Hometown Fest in Sarasota

Nathan Benderson Park hosted the annual fundraiser for the Sertoma Club of Greater Sarasota.

East County
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
March 30, 2024

Good Friday at Payne Park takes celebration to the skies

The free event featured circus entertainers, free food, inflatables and face painting.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jay Heater
March 29, 2024

Performance of note at Musicpalooza at Nathan Benderson Park

Five Music Compound bands took the stage at the Sarasota festival.

East County
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
March 29, 2024

Believers walk the Stations of the Cross along Main Street

The annual walk, a Good Friday tradition that recognizes Jesus’ crucifixion and death through 14 stations, once again drew hundreds to downtown Sarasota.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Eric Snider
March 28, 2024

In his retirement, Chris Sachs works on his new job: Building community

As president of the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key, Chris Sachs has found a deeply meaningful way to give back.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Robert Plunket
March 28, 2024

This Longboat Key home combines the charm of Old Florida living with modern-day comforts

This charming bungalow in Longboat Village is more than picturesque. It has all the prerequisites of an up-to-date vacation home.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
March 28, 2024

Ringling Museum restores mysterious painting from 1700s

“Watermelon Regatta,” an 18th-century painting by the artist known only as the “Master of the Fertility of the Egg,” is on display at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.