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By Jay Heater |
May 3, 2023

Ed's Tavern to open a second location in Lakewood Ranch

The popular sports bar will open a 4,200-square-foot restaurant at the State Road 64 and Upper Manatee River Road intersection late this year.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Carter Weinhofer |
April 3, 2024

North-end community raises concerns about new Longboat Pass Bridge

FDOT presented three possible build alternatives to replace the Longboat Pass Bridge. North-end residents are more concerned about the impacts.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
October 23, 2024

Sarasota City Commission District 1: Kyle Battie

Meet the candidate.

Elections

By Marty Fugate |
October 7, 2025

Florida Studio Theatre's 'Feeling Good' cabaret croons with a smooth groove

A talented trio of young singers brings brio to Rat Pack favorites and Michael Bublé originals.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Andrew Warfield |
October 16, 2025

Storm-weary businesses anticipate return to normal season

Sarasota's tourism destinations are polished up, opened up and ready for snowbirds and visitors one year after hurricanes cost businesses the 2024-25 season.

Sarasota
Business

By David Conway |
December 31, 2020

Best of Cops Corner: 2020

Some of the most memorable police reports of 2020.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Robin Hartill |
July 24, 2013

On the scene for 35 years

Thirty-five years ago, Ralph Hunter started the Longboat Observer because he was bored.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Robin Roy |
July 15, 2010

Life-changing decisions

Living on Sarasota's streets for two years, 54-year-old Joel Murrill had little hope of breaking free. But helping others finally paid off for the former airline mechanic.

Sarasota
News

By Matt Walsh |
December 30, 2021

When Floridians look at the ‘2021 Year in Review,’ while strife was rampant elsewhere, hopefully, Floridians will remember and see that Florida was a lone beacon for freedom. We need to keep it that way.

Sarasota
Opinion

By David Conway |
January 20, 2021

Selby Gardens, property appraiser set for showdown

This week, a special magistrate will hear a long-gestating challenge to the tax-exempt status of the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens downtown campus.

Sarasota
News

By Liz Ramos |
March 8, 2023

Manatee students prepare to be career-ready with hands-on experience

Changes in career and technical education keep the school district adjusting to meet industry needs.

East County
Schools

By Ian Swaby |
February 28, 2023

Manatee commissioners discuss a closer examination of library materials

Some residents say the commissioners should leave the evaluation of materials to the professionals they hired to run the system.

East County
News

By Lesley Dwyer, Lauren Tronstad and Eric Garwood |
September 26, 2022

Longboaters ordered to evacuate

Hurricane Ian's threat to the island prompts the order to head to the mainland.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
October 27, 2022

Bobby Jones renovation designer draws inspiration from original architect

Richard Mandell has been at work on the city of Sarasota's golf project since 2017.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
December 30, 2009

The Road to Prosperity

Excerpts and an adaptation from a recent speech to the Florida chapter of the International Council of Shopping Centers.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Pam Eubanks |
January 19, 2011

Cause for Concern?

Manatee County advocates and agencies say the recent closure of the Florida's Office of Drug Control could hurt their fight against prescription drug abuse.