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In Memoriam |
May 6, 2026

Charles Edward Githler

Charles Edward Githler was welcomed into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, March 29, in Sarasota, Florida.

Sarasota
Tributes & Obituaries

By Brynn Mechem |
February 21, 2019

Reaching daily Fitbit nirvanna

Sarasota residents reflect on their Fitbit challenges and if 10,000 steps is all it's cracked up to be.

Health

By Observer Staff |
October 28, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Oct. 30-Nov. 5

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Observer Staff |
August 5, 2010

OUR VIEW: A change of view on exemptions

Our friends in the Sarasota business community are not going to like what you're about to read: Our inclination is to vote "no" on the Economic Development Ad Valorem (Property) Tax Exemptions on the Aug. 24 primary ballot in Sarasota County and the city of Sarasota.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
August 4, 2010

OUR VIEW: Tax exemption is flawed

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Andrew Warfield |
December 14, 2023

Sarasota wrestles with definitions of drinking, dining establishments

A proposed zoning amendment would, in theory, clarify the definitions of restaurants, nightclubs, bars, etc. to establish different rules under which each may operate.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
February 14, 2013

Our View: A contrast in character

Americans should be outraged and hounding Barack Obama relentlessly for his indifferent, disgraceful disdain for the four Americans who died in Benghazi, Libya.

Sarasota
Opinion

By David Conway |
March 30, 2017

New dynamics shape city election

Pro-STOP! vs. anti-STOP! Democrats vs. Republicans. With just three candidates vying for two City Commission seats, will a binary narrative define the race?

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
April 15, 2015

OUR VIEW | The May referendum

The May 12 vote is not a referendum giving the Resort at Longboat Key Club the approval to expand. But it is a vote that will determine the future prosperity of Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Robin Hartill |
August 6, 2014

Arbomar owner seeks further action

Pete DiNicola has filed an amended complaint and appealed to Gov. Rick Scott and the commission in his fight against the 31-unit condominium's board.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
October 30, 2013

Our View

Good plan, if you stick to it

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Ian Swaby |
December 29, 2024

CreArte Latino enters the new year with a new space

The organization, which serves as a creative hub for the Hispanic/Latino community, held the grand opening for its space on Dec. 9.

Sarasota
Business

By Carter Weinhofer |
February 4, 2025

Town Commission gives higher boat lift ordinance first approval

The new ordinance would change the way boat lift height is measured on Longboat Key and give boat owners a couple more feet to make lifts more resilient.

Longboat Key
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
March 30, 2026

Workshops seek feedback on Manatee County's comprehensive plan updates

Engineering firm Kimley-Horn has been working on the comprehensive plan update for three years.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
November 10, 2016

WELCOME BACK: What happened while you were gone

From construction to parking meters, from fights over special events downtown to … fights over bars downtown, we run down the top 10 stories from this off-season.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
January 1, 2026

Sarasota's top moments of the year, in pictures

There were plenty of ups and downs in the past 12 months, and the Sarasota/Siesta Key Observer was there to capture it all. Here are some of our favorite moments of 2025.