• Alternate Text

  • Loading

  • Holiday 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
  • LWR Life
  • 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
  • LWR Life
  • 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
  • Holiday Gift Guide
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

Your Observer

Panther Ridge resident Daniella Drillman spoke against the project.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 2, 2017
Helistop proposal passes

The exclusive golf course says the helistop will service members.

  • East County
  • News
Girls ages 10-13 show off their dancing skills during ballet practice at Russian Ballet in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • February 2, 2017
Grand time on Lakewood Main Street

Grand Ovation returns to Lakewood Ranch to showcase the arts.

  • East County
  • News
Tara Motzenbecker said it broke her heart to read about Gianna Lesselroth' s fight against cancer.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 2, 2017
Lakewood Ranch woman makes miracle run

Inspired by Mill Creek 4-year-old's cancer struggle, Braden Woods resident sets sights on Boston Marathon.

  • East County
  • News
A condominium in Aqua sold for $7.79 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 2, 2017
Aqua condominium sells for $7.79 million

Residential real estate transactions took place between Jan. 16-20.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 2, 2017
St. Martha, St. Mary commemorate National Catholic Schools Week

Students commemorated the week with a full day of service.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Emily Walsh
  • February 2, 2017
Considering life in Israel, Americans need to get a grip

The internet was full of fake news. And mainstream media were reporting stories that most respectable journalists wouldn’t consider news. Sensationalism everywhere. It was exhausting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
$1 million or $2 million residential units would add to the value of the Key far more than a vacant lot with a perpetual for sale sign.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • February 2, 2017
The Mote vote: Yes

$1 million or $2 million residential units would add to the value of the Key far more than a vacant lot with a perpetual for sale sign.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Adrian Moore
  • February 2, 2017
County leaders and the elusive quest for job growth

Using tax incentives to lure new business to Sarasota County is under scrutiny.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 2, 2017
Longboat Key Letters to the Editor 2.2.17

Longboat Key, traffic, Longboat Key density, Colony Beach & Tennis Resort

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 2, 2017
Clydesdales canter down Ocean Boulevard

Residents and visitors lined the sidewalks of Ocean Boulevard to get a look at the Budweiser Clydesdales.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 2, 2017
Sarasota Letters to the Editor 2.2.17

City has ignored offers to meet

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Sarasota sports roundup: 02.02.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 2, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 02.02.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 02.02.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Waves crash into the seawall Jan. 22 at the First Lido Condominiums, sending water onto the property.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 2, 2017
Sarasota explores short-term sand options on Lido Key

Siesta Key residents continue to oppose the dredging of Big Pass, so city officials are considering other avenues for bolstering the shrinking Lido shoreline.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Municipalities in Sarasota and Manatee counties have expressed concerns about a proposed bill from state Sen. Greg Steube.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 2, 2017
Cap on local business tax could cost city

The city stands to lose nearly $800,000 in tax revenue if a proposed bill from state Sen. Greg Steube passes during the legislative session.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The proximity of the Echelon on Palm construction site and the Essex House condominiums has been a source of tension.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 2, 2017
Residents fear impact of neighboring construction sites

Downtown Sarasota is going through a building boom. For people living next to new developments, that comes with some growing pains.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Babara Campo, Danielle Glaysher-Cobian and Nancy Goodheart Matthews are part of a group working with the city to help restore the mermaid fountain in Pineapple Park.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 2, 2017
Pineapple Park fountain set for enhancements

The city is investing nearly $150,000 to restore the mermaid fountain at Pineapple Park — and that’s just the beginning of its plans to improve the downtown space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
With an FDOT construction project set to begin Feb. 6 on Siesta Key, businesses and residents are optimistic there will be clear communication surrounding the road work.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 2, 2017
Siesta lane closures cause confusion

As the state prepares for a road project along Siesta Drive, some preliminary construction led to issues for drivers using the north bridge.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Ryan McMahon signs with the University of Louisville on April 23, 2015.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 2, 2017
Cardinal Mooney alumnus shows off shooting skills at Louisville

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Johnnie Williams IV drives the lane for a layup against Southeast.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 2, 2017
Booker sophomore finds success after tragedy

The 6-foot-3 forward is already getting D-I scholarship offers.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
East County sports roundup: 02.02.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 2, 2017
East County sports roundup: 02.02.17

East County sports roundup: 02.02.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Each patient enrolled in Tidewell' s Music and Memory program receives a custom playlist curated by volunteers.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 2, 2017
Local hospice strikes a chord with music program

In the midst of crippling memory loss, a local hospice finds hope in the high notes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 2, 2017
Your Town 02.02.17

League of Woman Voters of Sarasota County names woman of the year and Southeastern Guide Dogs make adorable cameo in Super Bowl commercial.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week' s edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 2, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 2.2.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Michael Bush II.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 2, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 02.02.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 02.02.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Hayley Walding.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 2, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 02.02.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 02.02.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 2, 2017
Barbecue, seafood restaurants en route to State Street garage

Brick’s Smoked Meats, Atlantic Beer & Oyster and Studio G Home plan to move into the 1500 block of State Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 1, 2017
Longboat Key Club plays for a cure

The women of the club hosted their annual Go for the Cure Games Day on Feb. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Zahodri Jackson, coach Todd Johnson and Vince Sellers, Jr. Photo courtesy Jay Lorenz.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 1, 2017
Sarasota 2017 National Signing Day roundup

Sarasota 2017 National Signing Day roundup

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
East County 2017 National Signing Day roundup.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 1, 2017
East County 2017 National Signing Day roundup

East County 2017 National Signing Day roundup

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2017
Dave Barry speaks at Library Foundation luncheon

The former Miami Herald columnist and Pulitzer Prize winner entertained the audience during the Library Foundation of Sarasota County's annual luncheon.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Buffett predicts the Atlanta Falcons will win Super Bowl LI.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 1, 2017
Mote manatees predict Super Bowl LI winner

This is the 10th year the manatees have predicted Super Bowl winners.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A large sailboat ran aground on Siesta Key Beach this week.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 1, 2017
Sailboat runs aground on Siesta Key Beach

The owner told several bystanders his navigation system crashed on the way to St. Petersburg.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Two buildings each will be five-levels, each with 22 units. Courtesy rendering.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 1, 2017
Condo project on the rise

Vertical construction of Lakeshore condos should begin within three months.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key resident Bob Bunting documented a major washover event at Beer Can Island last weekend.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 1, 2017
Storm stokes fears of Beer Can breach

Longboat Key residents say the erosion hitting the north-end island has become an emergency situation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Gurland tries to work on clay everyday but said sometimes other things come up or she doesn' t have enough energy.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 1, 2017
Clay brings passion to Longboater

99-year-old Regina Gurland molds a happy life with her hands-on hobby.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 1, 2017
Charter Review candidates bring experience, new perspectives

Eight residents are vying for the committee slated to evaluate portions of Longboat Key’s charter.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
« 757 758 759 760 761 762 763 764 765 766 »
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
Santa greets visitors from the window of 9605 Governor's Club Place in The River Club.
  • December 20, 2025
Christmas decorating isn't just for kids
2
The Family Church caroling crew from left to right is Melody Johnson, Laurie Houston, Nancy Pilato, Pastor Phil Derstine and Terrial Robinson.
  • December 20, 2025
East Manatee church members will go through bars to spread Christmas joy
3
Evidence discovered in the home of 33-year-old Demond L. Smith who was arrested by Sarasota police on multiple charges.
  • December 20, 2025
Repeat felon faces charges in Sarasota drug bust
4
Keera Herbst, Donn Githens, Kim Verreault and Alexa Olivas help celebrate the opening of the new Longboat Key Goodwill bookstore and donation site on Dec. 18.
  • December 20, 2025
Longboat Goodwill officially celebrates grand opening
5
Traffic cleared after fire, bridge malfunction in Sarasota, Longboat
  • December 19, 2025
Traffic cleared after fire, bridge malfunction in Sarasota, Longboat

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 © 2025 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