Neighbors

Dana Kampa
April 30, 2025

Longboat actor reflects on films and future goals

Courtney Warner has acted in films ranging from romance to thriller, and now she looks forward to a new challenge.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Dana Kampa
April 29, 2025

Garden club focuses on youth education with grants

The Longboat Key Garden Club spent Arbor Day awarding $35,750 in grants.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
April 29, 2025

Families celebrate Earth Day outdoors at The Bay

The event brought together various community organizations, and was hosted alongside a city tree giveaway.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Madison Bierl
April 29, 2025

Local mural artist volunteers his talent to beautify McNeal Elementary

Alex Benson has painted three murals at the Lakewood Ranch school.

East County
Neighbors

Dana Kampa
April 29, 2025

Rising from ruin, St. Armands church celebrates rededication

Last year's hurricanes swept through St. Armands Key Lutheran Church, but nothing could keep this congregation down.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Dana Kampa
April 29, 2025

Open house aims to open minds to biophoton energy healing

Medge Jaspan promotes biophoton energy healing practices at Longboat Key open house.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Dana Kampa
April 28, 2025

Bird Key Yacht Club hosts a party 'like it's Y2K'

The club unveiled a 25-year-old time capsule at its party looking forward to building a new clubhouse.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
April 28, 2025

Car enthusiasts gather for Devereaux-Kaiser Collector Car Show

The annual show, which drew about 400 cars, is held by the Sarasota Firefighters Benevolent Fund.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
April 28, 2025

Education Foundation Ringling Bridge Run returns for second year

The run over the John Ringling Causeway supported student and teacher programming in Sarasota.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Madison Bierl
April 28, 2025

Free acting class series coming to Lakewood Ranch Library

Florida Studio Theatre employees will lead classes on Improv for All, Acting Foundations, Reader’s Circle and Intro to Playwriting.

East County
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
April 27, 2025

City of Sarasota celebrates Take Your Child to Work Day

The city's Bring Your Kids to Work Day offered a glimpse into the workings of the local government and its police department.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Lesley Dwyer
April 27, 2025

Lakewood Ranch accountant's creativity adds up to fiction

W. Kenneth Tyler Jr. is an accountant by day and author by night.

East County
Neighbors

Dana Kampa
April 25, 2025

Longboat Island Chapel builds resilience against future storms

From replacing flood-damaged pews to installing a new metal roof, the church that sustained damage from Hurricane Helene is guarding against future challenges.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Madison Bierl
April 25, 2025

New cafe brings pure juices, superfoods to Lakewood Ranch

Andy and Anna Mignery share their health journey by providing clean eating choices at The Thrivery in Center Point.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

Observer Staff
April 24, 2025

Sarasota County Beach cleanup days set for six sites in May

Three beaches in south Sarasota and three in north Sarasota form the basis for the fifth annual Beach Blast Trifecta.

Sarasota
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