• Alternate Text
  • Loading

  • Mother's Day Gift Guide
  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App
  • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Things to Do
  • Galleries
  • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Elections
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Longboat
    • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Things to Do
  • Galleries
  • More
    • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Elections
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Mother's Day Gift Guide
  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

Results for: Simpleswap Promo Code : (ARCH30) Exclusive 10% Off On Trading Fees

  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • January 28, 2026
Orchestra, SPAC should combine efforts

One reader says rather than take on two projects worth $800 million, the Sarasota Orchestra and Sarasota Performing Arts Center should collaborate on a new center for the arts.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 15, 2026
Pills, pistols found in Sarasota stolen car stop

A convicted felon from Louisiana and hitchhiker from Virginia were arrested on charges stemming from a stolen vehicle stop on St. Armands.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • April 7, 2026
Tingley Library makes plea to community

Fundraising push would repair Bradenton Beach library that does not receive government funds.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • October 2, 2025
Longboat temple cleans highway for Rosh Hashanah

Temple Beth Israel launched a new Tashlich tradition on Longboat Key for Rosh Hashanah, encouraging members to lend a hand keeping waterways and roads clean.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 26, 2026
Saigon Night Market brings a taste of Asia to Sarasota

Held at J.D. Hamel Park, the festival drew a large turnout with a Pan-Asian selection of street foods.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 22, 2025
Dry weather prompts Manatee burn ban

The ban will remain in effect until at least April 29.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 25, 2012
Our View: Character counts: Romney

If you were to determine your vote on the basis of content and delivery in the Monday night debate (Jan. 23) in Tampa, go with Rick Santorum.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Shellie Terry |
  • August 16, 2018
Learning As They Go ...

For many East County families, school is where your home is.

  • LWR Life
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2015
Longboat Key Gifts and Gaffes

Holiday memories: Some warm the heart, and others send chills down the spine. We’ve compiled some of your fondest holiday memories, along with your most memorable mishaps. Cheers to a holiday season that you’ll never forget.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2025
Top nature photos from around Sarasota, Longboat Key, East County in 2025-26

Readers from across the region submit their photos to the Observer's 2025-26 Weather and Nature Photo Contest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Emma Burke |
  • June 8, 2023
Paying tribute to Dad with a sampling of his favorite eateries

These Sarasota spots are great to take Dad for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Guest Author |
  • November 16, 2020
Letters to the editor: Readers question recent column on elections

Readers sound off

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 14, 2021
A century of faith in Myakka City

The church was established in 1921 and has since survived hurricanes, merges and ever-changing congregations.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 15, 2023
Lakewood Ranch woman advocates for more to register as organ donors

After her husband suffered a fatal brain injury, Kate Howard saw the impact that being an organ donor can have on others.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • March 11, 2022
Sarasota Ballet preps for world premiere of 'A Comedy of Errors'

How do you perform Shakespeare without words? For the Sarasota Ballet, it's a matter of the proper setting, costuming, music and their tongue planted firmly in their cheek.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • April 13, 2022
Playwright returns to scene of giant honor

One year after accepting the Hermitage Greenfield Prize, Aleshea Harris returned to Sarasota. In that year, she's seen her work staged in New York and London.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 1, 2011
Our View: City budget options stark

Things could get much worse for the city of Sarasota. Soon.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 12, 2020
Binge Blog: There's something in the sky

"Search Party" and "The Vast of Night" are this week's selections.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 23, 2016
New clubs are heavy hitters

East County athletes benefit as talented coaches open club programs close to home.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 16, 2015
OUR VIEW | The city with no vision

Blinded by rules and standards, city leaders miss the long-term value of Ringling College.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
« 1404 1405 1406 1407 1408 1409 1410 1411 1412 1413 »
The best of Your Observer, delivered directly to your inbox

Get the latest in news, sports, schools, arts and things to do in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and East County.

Sign Up

Contact

  • 1970 Main St.
  • Third Floor
  • Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Phone: 941-366-3468
  • FPN Verified

Extra, Extra!

  • Newsletters
  • App
  • Crossword
  • Contests

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Classifieds
  • Advertise
  • Rack Locations
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Options

sister sites

  • Business Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Orange Observer
  • Accessibility Options
  • Copyright © 2026 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved
Sign Up for Daily Headlines

A daily dose of news from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Sign Up for In Case You Missed It

A Saturday dose of the week's top stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County.


Anytime. Anywhere. Observer.

From in-depth local reporting to real-time breaking news, stay connected to the stories shaping our community with the Your Observer app.

Download Now for Free