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By Petra Rivera |
September 24, 2024

Paradise Center hopes to purchase Tidewell building on Longboat Key

Based on members' feedback, The Paradise Center plans to launch a grassroots campaign to raise around $2.5 million to purchase the building from the Tidewell Foundation.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
April 1, 2025

APRIL FOOL: Musk moves to Longboat Key as SpaceX finds space in SRQ

Billionaire Elon Musk plans to purchase space in the St. Regis Longboat Key for the new Department of Government Efficiency headquarters amid the SRQ SpaceX development.

April Fools

By Louis Llovio |
February 3, 2024

Sarasota man sentenced to 15 years for defrauding seniors

A federal judge in Tampa sentenced a 67-year-old insurance agent for a scheme that stole millions from elderly clients.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
April 1, 2024

APRIL FOOL: Siesta Key identified as first Florida Gulf Coast cruise stop

A cruise line plans to reopen Midnight Pass to bring thousands of passengers twice each week.

April Fools

By Carter Weinhofer |
December 12, 2023

Attempt to return batteries to grocery store ends in trespass warning

A civil disturbance broke out at a store after a woman tried returning batteries without a receipt. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Liz Ramos |
March 29, 2023

EGGstravaganza to return to Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch's biggest egg hunt will have thousands of eggs for children to gather on April 1.

East County
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
February 27, 2024

Manatee County staff and residents connect at Neighborhood Summit

The summit was held Feb. 23 to put residents and staff from different departments in one room together to provide easy access for residents.

East County
News

By Mark Bergin |
January 10, 2022

Longboat Key due to save $3.7 million in undergrounding project

Phase four of the project is projected to have the most of the savings at about $1.83 million.

Longboat Key
News

By Ian Swaby |
September 16, 2024

Siesta Pokè brings its specialty to Siesta Key

The restaurant, opened Aug. 30, differentiates itself with a range of house-made sauces.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Lesley Dwyer |
December 3, 2025

Ride service for Manatee County veterans is on the move

Since the Manatee Moves program began in January, more than 300 veterans have utilized 1,935 free rides.

East County
News

By Gayle Williams |
November 3, 2025

Sarasota Opera's 'Così fan tutte' sparkles with wit and warmth

Mozart's comedic opera marks the revival of a fall production at the company.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Spencer Fordin |
March 7, 2022

Sarasota dancer is coming home with 'Anastasia'

Lauren Teyke grew up in Sarasota and learned the craft of singing and dancing right here at her mom's theater school. Now she returns as a professional.