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By Ian Swaby |
May 14, 2025

Magician known for therapeutic applications of magic tours Sarasota

Kevin Spencer visited various locations in the community during a week as the Artist in Residence with the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
May 17, 2025

Developer plans another attempt at Siesta Key hotel approval

A privately initiated Sarasota Comprehensive Plan Amendment proposal targets the "South Bridge area" off Stickney Point Road.

Siesta Key
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
March 31, 2025

Sarasota architect Frank Folsom Smith dies at age 93

The Virginia transplant designed Plymouth Harbor and helped shape downtown.

Arts + Culture

By Letter to the Editor |
April 8, 2024

Don't let crony capitalism run Siesta Key

A reader writes that Siesta Key doesn't need "mega" hotels.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
January 28, 2025

Men behaving badly on Main Street

Officers investigate assaults on a bathroom, tables at a women's march and a restaurant's planters occur over a four-day period. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Letters to the Editor |
February 28, 2025

There's more to the osprey on Longboat

Comments on Longboat's resident osprey, freedom of speech and red tide cleanup in letters to the editor.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Lesley Dwyer |
November 14, 2023

Nathan Benderson Park hosts Hermitage Sunsets

The three-part series will run through March and offers audiences a sneak peek of works in progress.

East County
Neighbors

By Liz Ramos |
April 17, 2024

Elks Riders chapter raises money for brain-injured child

The newly formed Lakewood Ranch Sarasota Elks Riders participates in its first Brain Injured Child Ride to support a Bradenton family.

East County
Neighbors

By Letters to the Editor |
July 2, 2025

The poles are gone, cheers to Lynn Larson

Longboat's undergrounding of utility wires means no more unsightly structures, says a reader.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Tom Knight | District 3 Sarasota County Commissioner |
July 30, 2025

With the gravy train about to crash, now is the time for county officials to start a diet

Sarasota County’s budget has grown 56% in the last four years. As revenue growth slows, spending needs to be trimmed to prepare for the future.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Lesley Dwyer |
July 18, 2024

New deli and lunch spot coming to Lakewood Ranch

The Lakewood Ranch Deli will open in the San Marco Plaza on July 29.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Liz Ramos |
September 12, 2024

The Out-of-Door Academy expands with Lakewood Ranch

From dirt roads to school expansion, ODA's "crazy" idea to open its upper school in Lakewood Ranch continues to pay off 28 years later.

East County
Neighbors

By Jay Heater |
March 16, 2024

Heritage adds Legacy Golf Club to country club lineup

Legacy will now become the fourth Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club course.

East County
News

By Dana Kampa |
February 8, 2026

Kiwanians present record-breaking check from Lawn Party

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key contributed a total of $123,900 to the Children's Guardian Fund, boosted by Frank and Katherine Martucci's raffle contribution.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Lauren Tronstad |
May 9, 2023

Longboat police help file report of unwanted text messages

A couple said they received "offensive" text messages and wanted to report the issue. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Brynn Mechem |
May 27, 2021

Mid-year county revenues exceed COVID-19 expectations

Most sources of revenue are reporting an increased level of return at the mid-year mark.

Sarasota
News

By David Conway |
May 27, 2021

Mote works to get aquarium project across finish line

Still shy of a $130 million fundraising goal and awaiting development approvals, Mote Marine officials say plans for a destination attraction remain on track.