• 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

Your Observer

The Sarasota Orchestra's initial proposal, envisioned in this rendering, called for the use of seven acres in Payne Park. Some officials now think the project could be done using a smaller segment of the park.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 29, 2019
City makes overture to keep Sarasota Orchestra

City officials want to re-engage the orchestra to keep the arts organization in the city — which could mean reconsidering the use of land in Payne Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The arc-shapred pier and other features were adjusted in the latest version of Phase 1.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 29, 2019
The Bay Sarasota updates Phase 1 proposal

The bayfront planning group said public input contributed to a revised design concept for a forthcoming public park project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 29, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 8.29.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
University Park Recreation District Supervisor Michael Smith outlines details of the settlement to a crowd of more than 100 people Aug. 28.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 28, 2019
University Park Recreation District signs settlement agreement

Richard Garrett says he feels homeowners are adequately protected and he will dismiss his case against the UPRD.

  • East County
  • News
The Shore in Longbeach Village has posted signs announcing the beginning of staff training. The parking lot still requires work as do other finishing details. Photos by Sten Spinella.
    By
  • Sten Spinella
  • August 28, 2019
The Shore restaurant trains staff, inches toward opening

The establishment gained a temporary certificate of occupancy to conduct personnel activity.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch football game moved to Thursday.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 28, 2019
Lakewood Ranch football game moved to Thursday

The change was made because of expected inclement weather in Englewood.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Exchange features two paintings with ties to the 1960s.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • August 28, 2019
A canvas to the past

The Exchange recently took in two paintings with ties to the 1960's rock scene.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • August 28, 2019
Mote sends 'bitey' but rehabbed sea turtle back home into the gulf

Juvenile loggerhead was released from Lido Beach after his May rescue in Venice.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rain clouds began rolling in the morning of Aug. 28. By Nat Kaemmerer.
  • By Nathalie Kaemmerer and Sten Spinella
  • August 28, 2019
Longboat residents, leaders prepare for Dorian's gray weekend

Remain informed about storm's progress in Atlantic, fire chief and town manager say.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 28, 2019
Bugs squish fun into toddler playtime in Lakewood Ranch

Risen Savior Lutheran Church Mornings with Mommy event full of creepy crawlies.

  • East County
  • News
The home in question. Photo by Sten Spinella.
    By
  • Sten Spinella
  • August 28, 2019
Gulf of Mexico Drive home turns heads on Longboat Key

Architect Jerry Sparkman's "Boathouse II," on the north end of Longboat Key, takes a different approach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Braden River High School senior Jacob Sowards, 17, left, helps senior Ryan Stroup, 17, with a design for Captain's Cargo social media.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • August 28, 2019
Marketing students pick the right cargo

Braden River High School students see record-breaking sales with Captain's Cargo

  • East County
  • News
The Selby Gardens master plan, depicted in this rendering, has drawn criticism for elements proposed on the east side of the site. Marie Selby's relatives praised the preservation of gardens and bayfront access to the west.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 28, 2019
Marie Selby’s relatives endorse garden master plan

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens announced eight of Selby’s great-nephews and great-nieces support a controversial plan to redesign the campus on Sarasota's bayfront.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • August 28, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Hello? Hello?

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The cast and crew of Lakewood Ranch High School's "Adventures of a Comic Book Artist" take photos to commemorate their trip to Scotland for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • August 28, 2019
Students take their act to the Fringe

Lakewood Ranch High School drama students perform at Edinburgh Festival Fringe

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch coach Rashad West observes his team stretching during practice. The Mustangs have not had many full practices this summer thanks to rainfall.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 28, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Lakewood Ranch football's toughest opponent is inactivity

The Mustangs had their week one game against Ida Baker High canceled because of scheduling issues.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Pirates walk off the field following the 7-2 loss.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 28, 2019
Braden River football has early-season struggles

Pirates expect to bounce back after offensive futility in opener against Largo High.

  • East County
  • Sports
Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh, standing at Lena Road, where it terminates heading north from State Road 64, hopes the county can speed up plans for its construction. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 28, 2019
Manatee County takes road project detour on 44th Avenue extension

Manatee County delay Delay on 44th Avenue East extension may mean more dollars for East County transportation projects, commissioner hopes.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club Director of Agronomy took this photo of Hole No. 2 at the Cypress Links course. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 28, 2019
Lakewood Ranch area fairways have soggy summer

Heavy summer rains dampen play at Manatee County golf courses.

  • East County
  • News
Mote Ranch's Frank English talks about nature with Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast President Christine Johnson before the start of the Aug. 14 community workshop at the Courtyard by Marriott at University Town Center.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 28, 2019
Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast plans new vision

Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast plans new vision, Alexander Cherp murderer convicted

  • East County
  • News
K-9 Ron and his handler Deputy Jerod Wolfe ready to board the helicopter. Ron appears eager for the ride.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 28, 2019
Manatee Sheriff's Office finds new way to hound suspects

Sheriff's Office K-9 helicopter rides to improve East County response times in Manatee County

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Jennifer Tracy has put together a nonprofit aimed at helping those with thoughts of suicide or suffering from PTSD.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 28, 2019
Lakewood Ranch woman founds a nonprofit which aims to help those who contemplate suicide

Lakewood Ranch woman founds a nonprofit which aims to help those who contemplate suicide

  • East County
  • News
Bill Saba sold the land he stands in front of, between Palm Drive and Gulf of Mexico Drive, after his family owned it for decades. All photos by Sten Spinella.
    By
  • Sten Spinella
  • August 27, 2019
Land sale on Longboat could bring commercial use

The property had been in the Saba family since 1931.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • August 27, 2019
Sarasota County selects new director of Public Utilities

Mike Mylett has served as interim director since April.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The City Commission will finalize its plans for Bobby Jones at an undetermined point in the future.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 27, 2019
City Commission undecided on Bobby Jones renovation

Having previously endorsed a 45-hole project at the city-owned golf course, officials are now considering a reduction to 36, 27 or 18 holes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Father Frederick Robinson, the rector for Church of the Redeemer on Palm Avenue.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • August 27, 2019
Church of the Redeemer rector welcomes first grandchild

Ayla Kessel-Robinson was born on Aug. 19 and was 7 pound 8 ounces.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The event will be held at State College of Florida's Lakewood Ranch campus. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 27, 2019
State College of Florida offers leadership course in Lakewood Ranch

Leadership Boot Camp on agenda for State College of Florida, Leadership Simplified in Sarasota-Manatee area.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 27, 2019
Longboat Pass bridge schedule changes for boaters

Span openings are limited during three periods during the day, FDOT says.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Florida Highway Patrol responded to the crash around 11:25 a.m. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 26, 2019
Bradenton man critically injured in Myakka City accident

Bradenton man critically injured in Myakka City accident

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 26, 2019
Sarasota County to close most offices for Labor Day

All libraries and recreation centers will be closed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A car was left partially in a lake at the intersection of Natures Way and Lakewood Ranch Boulevard after a single-vehicle crash.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • August 26, 2019
Lakewood Ranch single-vehicle crash sends car into lake

Lakewood Ranch single-vehicle crash sends car into lake and two people to the hospital.

  • East County
  • News
Carol Roman looks back at her art.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • August 26, 2019
Carol Roman captures the best of life wherever she is

Artist featured at All Angels by the Sea until October looks for different ways to present her works.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The city plans to begin work on the golf course next year, but the scope of an improvement project is not yet finalized.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 26, 2019
Sarasota city manager recommends downsizing Bobby Jones

In a memo, Tom Barwin said keeping all 45 holes at the city-owned golf course would pose too much financial risk.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The KFC/Long John Silver's restaurant on State Road 64 in Bradenton was the target of an armed robber.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 26, 2019
Armed robber comes up empty at KFC/Long John Silver's in Bradenton

Bradenton robber comes up empty at Long John Silver's/Kentucky Fried Chicken.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Emily Walsh
  • August 26, 2019
Anti-semitism is on the rise

It’s not just in Europe. It’s rising in the U.S., too — thanks to social media. The Trump administration is making the fight against anti-Semitism a priority.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • August 26, 2019
Sarasota Bay Watch assesses scallop and clam situation

The question this year was, "How's the bay today?"

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
« 530 531 532 533 534 535 536 537 538 539 »
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