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By Katie Johns |
November 8, 2017

Longboat Key Obituaries from April through October

Longboat Key lost many beloved residents during the summer months. Below, is a list in their honor.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
January 31, 2013

Our View: Abolish the system

The cynical view is this: Florida Gov. Rick Scott has turned out to be just like the others - another narcissistic politician who lusts for power and will do whatever it takes to buy votes with payoffs.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Ian Swaby |
February 13, 2025

Nationally touring comedian finds a sweet spot in Sarasota

Carmen Ciricillo was always in search of positivity and laughter. After he visited Sarasota in 1992, it was the place he wanted to call home.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
September 7, 2023

Meet Sarasota's new arts czar

Brian Hersh holds the power of the purse for local cultural organizations.

Arts + Culture

By April Doner |
June 11, 2012

Open mics: growing and connecting local talent

Arts + Culture

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 Jay Heater |
April 20, 2016

The Perfect Day to be a star in Lakewood Ranch

Four Lakewood Ranch residents land roles in Christian film.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
June 27, 2024

New One Stop Shop offers city staff, customers room to work

The city of Sarasota's planning and development services staff leaves the mosquitoes behind and settles into the new — and not "embarrassing" — building.

Sarasota
News

By Marty Fugate |
November 19, 2025

Asolo Rep tells a story of Canadian hospitality with 'Come From Away'

When 7,000 travelers were grounded in Gander on 9/11, locals opened their homes — and their hearts.

Arts + Culture

By Adam Hughes |
September 13, 2020

Waterfront Lido home sells for $6.8 million

Residential real estate transactions for Aug. 31-Sept. 4.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Adam Hughes |
February 22, 2018

Condo at The Jewel sells for $4.2 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 5-9.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Niki Kottmann |
April 18, 2018

Sarasota Ballet honors masters of movement in program 7

The company is celebrating three of the 20th century’s most renowned choreographers in its season closer "Great Masters of Dance."

Arts + Culture

By Heidi Kurpiela |
November 23, 2018

Healing Waters

Lakewood Ranch is a great place to live, work and play, but it’s also a great place to get well. Caregivers say the community has served as a sanctuary during their loved ones’ darkest days.

LWR Life

By Observer Staff |
October 2, 2022

FPL customers in Sarasota, Manatee counties face power outages

Florida Power & Light states it is responding to outages as conditions allow but is unable to estimate a restoration time.

Sarasota
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
March 9, 2011

Longboat Key's mayor signs off

Mayor George Spoll will leave the Town Commission after six years of service.

Longboat Key
News

By Ian Swaby |
June 26, 2024

Chamber's small business awards highlight community of caring

More than 600 people gathered to celebrate 30 local businesses on June 21.

Sarasota
Business

By Matt Walsh |
June 28, 2023

Declaration of Independence: Most important civil document in the world

The Declaration represented a movement of a people. "It was in no sense a radical movement but took on the dignity of a resistance to illegal usurpations."