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By Kurt Schultheis |
October 16, 2013

Old Publix plaza comes down

The final remnants of the Avenue of the Flowers plaza are being torn down now, six months after the town expected.

Longboat Key
News

By Josh Siegel |
October 17, 2013

IDA to subsidize employees for health costs' increase

The Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority voted today to provide money to Town Hall employees to pay for a 17.1% increase in their health insurance premiums for 2014.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
February 26, 2014

Real Estate Reports

Lakewood Ranch developer expands to Naples; University Park Opens New Model

East County
Real Estate

By Observer Staff |
October 30, 2013

Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By David Conway |
January 30, 2014

Merchants call for Main Street sidewalk cleaning

A merchant group is asking the Downtown Improvement District to help clean sidewalks after two years of buildup.

Sarasota
News

By Anna Dearing |
February 2, 2014

DANCE REVIEW: 'Four Temperaments,' 'Lux Aeterna' and 'Sinfonietta'

Sarasota Ballet continues to astound with every pirouette and leap.

Arts + Culture

By Dana Kampa |
May 17, 2025

Longboat Key's yearlong residents enjoy high time for tea

Attendees at one of The Paradise Center's latest social events partook in afternoon tea and coloring.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Louis Llovio |
February 9, 2024

One Main Plaza secures $56 million in financing

The downtown development consists of two 10-story residential towers with 424 apartments and 778 parking spaces.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
March 2, 2025

Community serves up support for Southside Elementary School at Cooking for the Arts

Held by Southside School Foundation for the Arts, the event raised over $100,000.

Sarasota
Neighbors

In Memoriam |
July 15, 2025

Milton Cogswell Shattuck

Milton C. Shattuck Jr. “Mit”, Lieutenant Colonel, Retired, 92, passed away peacefully on July 9, following a courageous battle with cancer.

East County
Tributes & Obituaries

By Ian Swaby |
July 14, 2025

ReptiDay provides destination for reptile enthusiasts

The event also featured other unusual pets and exotic animals.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Mark Gordon |
September 2, 2025

Sarasota lands on list of America's 'boomtowns'

Lending Tree places Sarasota region No. 3, behind Austin and Orlando.

Sarasota
News

By Spencer Fordin |
March 28, 2022

Mozart, Verdi on tap in upcoming season for Sarasota Opera

The Sarasota Opera is preparing to show Mozart, Puccini and Verdi productions in its upcoming winter season.

Arts + Culture

By Madison Bierl |
January 10, 2026

New Year, New You expo provides health resources at The Mall at UTC

The event, hosted by Lakewood Ranch Community Activities and presented by Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, brought together 60 vendors revolving around health and wellness.

East County
Neighbors

By Eric Garwood |
January 29, 2026

Sales for Sarasota's Waldorf Astoria Residences get underway

Condos in the 18-story building begin at $2.2 million and range from one to five bedrooms.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
August 16, 2023

Breaking and exiting apparent at medical office

An investigation into a damaged door reveals someone may have broken out of a locked building. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.