• 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
    • Elections
    • 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
    • Elections
    • 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

    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • February 1, 2016
Developer names downtown Sarasota condo project

The Kolter Group plans to begin work on the 157-condominium “The Mark,” as it will be called, by the end of March.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Army Capt. Bobby Withers tees off in the Homes For Our Troops golf tournament on Saturday, Jan. 30 at Rosedale Golf and Country Club. Captain Withers lost his right leg in an anti-personnel mine explosion on his third deployment to Afghanistan.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 30, 2016
Special round of golf benefits veterans

Homes for our Troops tournament draws huge backing from community at Rosedale Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
  • News
Rabbi Brenner Glickman leads the group in song and prayer to celebrate Tu B'Shvat.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 30, 2016
Temple Emanu-El sings 'Happy Birthday' to the trees

Temple Emanu-El hosts event for families to celebrate Tu B'Shvat at the Sarasota Children's Garden.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Center, Boys & Girls Club of Sarasota County President and CEO Bill Sadlo with the 2016 Youth of the Year nominees Brittany Alling, Kayla McGann, Rickey Tedesco and Almuta Hawks.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 30, 2016
Boys & Girls Club awards Youth of the Year

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County host the annual Steak and Burger dinner honoring the Youth of the Year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 29, 2016
Glass art breaks onto Longboat Key

The Longboat Key Center for the Arts hosted a contemporary glass art weekend from Jan. 28 to 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch junior forward LaDazhia Williams goes up for a shot late in the fourth quarter.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 29, 2016
Palmetto upsets top seed Lakewood Ranch

As the district runner-up, Lakewood Ranch will travel to Riverdale for a regional quarterfinal Feb. 4.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jason Hottman with Carl Reynolds Law follows the clay.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 29, 2016
A round in the Chamber

Manatee County Chamber of Commerce held its annual clay shoot at Ancient Oak Gun Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Dimmitt Automotive Group Co-President Peter Dimmitt and Chief Operating Officer Scott Larguier
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 29, 2016
State Street welcomes Dimmitt Automotive Group

The Dimmitt Automotive group cut the ribbon for the new Sarasota Studio located on the ground floor of the State Street garage.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
The city is considering selling the land in front of the Northern Trust parking garage to be developed, which is recommended by the city's 2000 downtown master plan.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 29, 2016
­City Commission to decide future of Lemon Avenue parcel

A developer hopes to purchase city property near the State Street garage, but residents have fought against selling the land, which they believe should be part of Pineapple Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jody Jorgensen is still getting to know the horses at the facility, including Gracie pictured here. She said she grew up riding bareback with her childhood friend.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 29, 2016
SMART hires new exec

New leader hopes to spur drive for donations

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jack Short
  • January 29, 2016
Sarasota Young Professionals weigh in on housing

The program surveyed its membership and asked how much it can afford to pay to live in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 29, 2016
Cask & Ale aims to bring live music to Main Street

The upscale St. Petersburg cocktail and tapas lounge has confirmed its interest in a location in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 29, 2016
GreyHawk Landing CDD considers cost savings

A resident pointed out a water system at the pool that is wasting energy and money.

  • East County
  • News
Old friends Bennie Hansen and Pam Monson greet each other.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 29, 2016
Ashton Elementary celebrates reaching for the stars for 40 years

Students and alumni mark the 40th anniversary for Ashton Elementary School.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Sand erosion concerns on the south end of the Key have town officials looking at another source of sand for the area.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 29, 2016
Mid-Key beach project sand could help restore south end

Town Manager Dave Bullock is prepared to use some truck-hauled sand to help offset sand losses on the south end of the Key while a permit is pending for a New Pass sand dredging project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sirisha Kandepi slides with her son, Rishi Talluru.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 29, 2016
East County school gets snowed in

The Tabernacle Christian School held a snow day for students.

  • East County
  • Schools
A special weekday polo match today (Friday, Jan. 29) at the Sarasota Polo Club was postponed due to wet grounds.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 29, 2016
Wet grounds postpones polo

Free event washed out by heavy rains

  • East County
  • News
The Medina Villa Home offers a den to personalize into a home library or medial room. It has nearly 1,600 square feet of air-conditioned space. Courtesy artist rendering.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 29, 2016
WCI adds designs to Rosedale offerings

Two 'villa home' designs now are available.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 28, 2016
Chamber of Commerce pays tribute to members

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce held its 57th annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon Jan. 28, at Amore by Andrea.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Healthy Start Executive Director Shon Ewens with Board Chair Debra Boterf and Ciera Coleman
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 28, 2016
Community helps mothers,babies get healthy start

The Healthy Start Coalition of Sarasota County hosts "An Evening for Healthy Start."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 28, 2016
Waterlefe MPOA wins longstanding suit

A Manatee County judge sides with the HOA, CDD on assessment dispute.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 28, 2016
Congratulations to our weather and nature photo contest monthly winners

Janelle Branower, Liz Cantarine and Charles Preston Rawls have won the Observer's photo contest for January.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Steve Royce has been the principal of Tara Elementary for four years.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 28, 2016
Tara Elementary principal recognized at state level

Steven Royce is among three principals in the running for the Principal of the Year Award.

  • East County
  • News
Assistant Superintendent of Operations Don Hall reads a story about a crocodile that thinks it's a duck.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 28, 2016
Freedom Elementary students celebrate Literacy Week

Deputy Superintendent Don Hall read children's book 'Guji Guji' to students Jan. 28.

  • East County
  • News
The Waterlefe Community Development District maintains the gate through which all guests and residents of Waterlefe enter. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 28, 2016
Judge sides with Waterlefe MPOA

Six owners in The Shores owe more than $110,000 in past-due assessments.

  • East County
  • News
Cindy Leder submitted this sunset photo taken from Beachplace on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 28, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: Jan. 28

Cindy Leder submitted this sunset photo taken from Beachplace on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Susan DeVictor, of Lakewood Ranch, captured this shot of a heron taking flight from the bank of Lake Summerfield.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 28, 2016
East County weather page photo: Jan. 28

Susan DeVictor, of Lakewood Ranch, captured this shot of a heron taking flight from the bank of Lake Summerfield.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
John Pan captured the Sarasota skyline’s reflection in the water.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 28, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: Jan. 28

John Pan captured the Sarasota skyline’s reflection in the water.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • January 28, 2016
Thunder by the Bay II

Suncoast Charities for Children has a challenge: How to turn downtown business owners and residents into fans of the annual event. Where there’s a will, there’s a way.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Town Attorney Maggie Mooney-Portale announced this week that a validation hearing to confirm the issuance of bonds for the Gulf of Mexico Drive undergrounding project has been set.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 28, 2016
Validation hearing set for Gulf of Mexico Drive bonds

A validation complaint hearing is set for March 24 to validate the issuance of bonds for a $25.25 million Gulf of Mexico Drive undergrounding project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 28, 2016
Longboaters get a taste of the Keys

More than 250 people attended the Longboat Key Garden Club’s fifth annual Taste of the Keys and Fashion Show Jan. 27, at Longboat Key Club’s Harbourside Dining Room.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Riverview senior Etienne Behan is willing to do whatever it takes to help his team win games.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 28, 2016
Captain maintains central focus

Riverview senior defender Etienne Behan scored the Rams’ lone goal in the Class 5A-District 8 championship Jan. 22.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Riverview High senior point guard DJ Bryant spends countless hours in the gym as a benefit not only to himself but to the team as well.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 28, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Riverview point guard D.J. Bryant holds himself accountable

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota Christian senior McKenzie Lantz scored 30 points in the Lady Blazers 56-48 overtime victory versus Florida Baptist Academy of Naples Jan. 22.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 28, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 01.28.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 01.28.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Jessie A breaks up on sand bar at the entrance to Big Pass.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 28, 2016
This week in history 1.28.16

A glimpse of the way things were from the archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The 2016 Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Voices will present a program focusing on the Florida Highwaymen, a group of 26 African-American artists who painted landscapes from the early 1950s through the 1980s.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 28, 2016
Sarasota calendar 1.28.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Jan. 28.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
« 908 909 910 911 912 913 914 915 916 917 »
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
Attendees were impressed by the fireworks across Sarasota Bay.
  • June 19, 2026
Fourth of July 2026 events in Sarasota, Longboat Key and Lakewood Ranch
2
Woman charged in three high-profile Sarasota burglaries
  • June 18, 2026
Woman charged in three high-profile Sarasota burglaries
3
Tony Barrett speaks at a candidate forum in April at the Lakewood Ranch Country Club.
  • June 18, 2026
Manatee County Commission candidate charged with domestic battery
4
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
  • June 18, 2026
Driver dies of injuries in blowout-triggered crash in Sarasota
5
The town of Longboat Key has installed new signage at beach access points on the island.
  • June 18, 2026
Informational signs posted on Longboat beaches

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