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By Carter Weinhofer |
January 10, 2024

Longboat greenlights storm resiliency upgrades to Town Hall

A $250,000 investment from the town of Longboat Key will enable Town Hall to receive overdue upgrades after nearly seven years of project delays.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
January 29, 2024

Attorney alleges Battie had prior knowledge of hoax racist Facebook post

The attorney for Kelly Franklin says evidence shows that Sarasota City Commissioner Kyle Battie was aware of the hoax nearly a month before presenting it at a meeting.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
February 26, 2024

Serious crime drops in Sarasota, according to police report

There were no murders last year, and the Sarasota Police Department reports a 16.2% decline in the most serious crimes in 2023.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
April 17, 2024

Man receives threatening texts from alleged cartel henchmen

A man reported to police that his new cellphone number may be linked to threats of violence to its prior owner. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Su Byron |
August 23, 2024

Season is almost here. Save the date for these arts performances and exhibits.

The 2024-2025 arts season is packed with inspiring and captivating performances and exhibits. Here are seven sensational not-to-miss experiences.

Arts + Culture

By Lesley Dwyer |
September 12, 2024

SMR ignited trust for fire district growth

In 1994, there was only one fire station. Now, East Manatee Fire Rescue has 10 stations and a training tower.

East County
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
October 16, 2024

Hurricane debris removal will take months

Sarasota city officials ask for patience as debris collection assets are stretched thin amid historic storm damage across multiple states.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
October 12, 2023

Request to demolish historic Sarasota house tabled by City Commission

Developer Orange Pineapple LLC wants a permit to take down the historic McAlpin House if it can't find a place to move it.

Sarasota
News

By Dana Kampa |
November 8, 2025

Tommy Bahama celebrates grand return to St. Armands Circle

The combined restaurant and retail store invited guests to join in recognizing the official return after rebuilding from last year's hurricanes.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Matt Walsh |
July 24, 2024

Observer recommends: Manatee

Recommendations for the Manatee County Commission, School Board, Supervisor of Elections and Property Appraiser races.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
October 7, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Oct. 9-16

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Matt Walsh |
October 13, 2021

3 votes affecting quality of life

All three, if approved, will contribute benefits to the quality of life on Longboat Key and, in one case, in Manatee County and the region at large.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Eric Garwood |
December 28, 2022

Spoll's Longboat legacy: Making paradise a little bit better

The long-serving former commissioner and mayor died at age 89 following decades of service to the town.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
September 23, 2010

OUR VIEW: The amendments

Here we are again, on the cusp of another round of voting on amendments to the Florida Constitution.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Josh Siegel |
February 13, 2013

The INs and OUTs of Common Core State Standards

Manatee County Schools' innovation and design 'team' works to install a new way of learning.

East County
News

By Adam Hughes |
March 6, 2013

A home in Lake Club sells for $1,217,000

A home in Lake Club tops all transactions in this week's real estate. ARH Models LLC sold the home at 16018 Topsail Terrace to Stephen Switlyk, of Longboat Key, for $1,217,000.