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By Petra Rivera |
February 7, 2024

Trash to Treasure sale is a deal haven for Longboaters

The annual rummage sale is Feb. 16-17 at the Gulfshore of Longboat Key mobile home park.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
March 13, 2024

Ice cream shop named for owners' beloved dog opens on Longboat

Greg Bukowski and Volha Siamashka have opened Penny's Ice Cream near the beach and hope to grow a loyal customer base.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Dana Kampa |
June 11, 2025

Years of hard work pay off for local high school graduate

Despite dealing with the hurricanes, Sarasota High School graduate Jacob Kalua of Lido Key celebrates his consistent academic record as a scholarship recipient.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Ryan Kohn |
November 23, 2022

'Pre-professional' soccer club coming to Sarasota

The as-yet-unnamed team will begin play in the United Soccer League's League Two in May 2023.

Sarasota
Sports

By Jay Heater |
April 27, 2022

PopStroke opens its entertainment and restaurant complex in Sarasota

Tiger Woods and Greg Bartoli partner to bring mini golf to the East District at University Town Center.

East County
News

By Niki Kottmann |
November 1, 2017

Alfstad& Contemporary will reopen as Sarasota's newest art space

The contemporary gallery reopens Nov. 3 with a renovated gallery, but the same goal.

Arts + Culture

By Scott Lockwood |
December 28, 2021

Manatee County infrastructure, parks top commissioners' agendas for 2022

After Manatee County commissioners set the "groundwork" in 2021, they say plans will be put into motion in 2022.

East County
News

By Ian Swaby |
October 17, 2024

Businesses step up to offer meals to those in need

Amid the power outages and aftermath of Hurricane Milton, free hamburgers and hot dogs were on offer.

Sarasota
Business

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
August 9, 2023

Selby Gardens goes 'meta' with John Pirman show

Life imitates art imitates life in the retrospective of the Sarasota artist's work.

Arts + Culture

By Nat Kaemmerer |
June 2, 2022

The ABCs of Longboat Key

A 26-point description of Longboat Key is letter-perfect.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
November 3, 2022

The best things to do this season on Siesta, Lido, Longboat keys

The don’t-miss events from around the keys in November, December and January.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Ryan Kohn |
May 21, 2020

Changing Times

Business leaders discuss their strategies to survive the COVID-19 shutdown and their outlook for the recovery.

LWR Life

By Ryan Kohn |
May 5, 2018

Track and field championships: Day two

Four champions highlight a strong final day for Sarasota and East County athletes.

East County
Sports

By Matt Walsh |
March 29, 2019

Milestones of our times

Often times, noteworthy historical events pass us by with little fanfare or recognition. Here are two that illustrate the richness of Longboat Key and one that's just plain fun.