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By Observer Staff |
April 7, 2026

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for April 9-15

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Rod Thomson |
July 13, 2011

A Tale of Three Cities: Bonita Springs: Second Time's the Charm

Bonita Springs seems to have everything going for it from a 1999 incorporation into a city, including lower taxes and self-determination.

East County
News

By Matt Walsh |
June 25, 2015

OUR VIEW | The ‘taking’ of your property

In Sarasota, often times it doesn’t matter what you own, or what city codes entitle you to do. Complainers trump property rights.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Bret Hauff |
November 1, 2017

Longboat charter administrative changes: 26 amendments in one referendum question

Longboat residents may be presented with a referendum question in March that could have sweeping effects on town government: here's what they're proposing.

Longboat Key
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
June 5, 2024

Five Sarasota arts events you won't want to miss this summer

All performances are affordable and take place in air-conditioned venues.

Arts + Culture

By Liz Ramos and Ian Swaby |
September 27, 2022

Manatee County says it's ready for Hurricane Ian

Officials and residents of Manatee County are working furiously in the face of Hurricane Ian.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
May 28, 2015

OUR VIEW | You want affordable housing?

Like many relatively wealthy and desirable communities, Sarasota is not a place where affordable housing is easy to find. Of course, that depends on your definition of affordable.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Mark Bergin |
October 5, 2020

Longboat Key to allow for lightning rods on rooftops with restrictions

Longboat Key town commissioners voted 4-2 in favor of the regulations.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
September 21, 2022

City development plan amendments OK'd to address housing shortage

The Sarasota City Commission approves the first reading of comprehensive plan amendments it hopes will eventually result in more attainable housing incentivized by density bonuses.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
September 9, 2009

Letters to the Editor

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Kurt Schultheis |
September 16, 2009

Town tax rate falls .65%

The town's fiscal year 2009-10 budget will include a tax rate of 1.4903 mills, lower than its current 1.5 millage rate. The new budget begins Oct. 1.

Longboat Key
News

By Robin Hartill |
April 1, 2010

Town to learn the cost of beauty

APRIL FOOLS -- Town officials have decided to put federal spare change for beautification into the hands of Longboat residents

Longboat Key
News

By David Conway |
August 18, 2020

Neighborhood groups push for planning influence

City officials offered mixed feedback to a request for procedural changes from the Arlington Park Neighborhood Association.

Sarasota
News

By David Conway |
January 12, 2017

Downtown liquor license requests remain divisive

World of Beer has operated on Main Street with no issues since 2014, but a split City Commission was hesitant to approve a new liquor license for the bar.

Sarasota
News

By Robert McCann |
February 11, 2025

Implementation of moratoriums are crucial to District 5

Manatee County Commissioner Robert McCann explains his views on moratoriums.

East County
Opinion

By Andrew Warfield |
August 13, 2025

Florida Studio Theatre scores a marquee victory

The Sarasota theater organization secured multiple Planning Board adjustments for its McGillicuddy Arts Plaza, including additional signage to enhance its theater district ambience.