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Results for: Swish App Referral Code "2zwvvag" Get 250Rs worth Of Credits

  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 13, 2026
Observer Media Group chairman dies at 95

David Beliles lived a life of grit and guts, and grace and generosity.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Hayek maligned, equality corrupted; Another solution exists; Thorpe delivers again

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 24, 2024
Longboat's Harold Ronson inspired others through giving, storytelling

The well-known Longboat Key resident and philanthropist died on July 15 at age 98.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • April 5, 2025
St. Armands church celebrates installation of pipe organ years in the making

With more than 2,000 pipes involved, the new organ at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church brings a bold musical presence to the Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Snider |
  • January 30, 2025
Take a trip back to Longboat Key's humble beginnings

From pirates to luxury resorts, discover the fascinating facts behind Longboat Key's unique history as it approaches its 70th anniversary.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 15, 2023
Planning Board tables Ritz-Carlton Residences plan for The Quay

Concerns over impact on Belle Haven and the recreational trail cause Ritz-Carlton Residences II developer to request continuance for its proposed 78-condo tower on Blocks 7 and 8.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 14, 2023
Manatee to consider development plan changes that will affect wetlands

Manatee County's planning commissioners voted 4-2 against making changes that would lower wetland protections to align with state standards.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 13, 2022
Controversial development rules set for Monday vote in Sarasota

As the City Commission is set to consider the final OK to expand staff approval for developments that include attainable housing, all three candidates for two open seats line up in opposition.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 29, 2012
Our View: Immoral corporate welfare

Maybe a good roundhouse to their proboscises might knock some sense into them.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 29, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Out of nowhere . . .

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 16, 2019
Cops Corner: No one suspicious around here

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 11, 2025
More multifamily coming to Sarasota's Main Street

A 142-unit mix of condos and apartments is planned for the site of the former Michael Saunders offices at Main Street and Osprey Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • April 21, 2025
Sarasota Ballet tries to catch Ashton's 'Wedding Bouquet'

Not all the guests are pleased about the nuptials, the dog least of all.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 10, 2025
Plan submitted for Sarasota Checkers site redevelopment

The plan to build 22 apartments and a restaurant on the former Checkers site at East Avenue and Ringling Boulevard raised the question: When is a wall not considered building?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 21, 2025
Sarasota Square Mall demolition begins

Developer Torburn Partners begins tearing down Sarasota Sauare Mall for a redevelopment to include up to 1,200 apartments and 690,000 square feet of commercial space on the South Tamiami Trail site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 1, 2024
Inspector general protects Manatee County from fraud

From audits to investigations, the department focuses on preventing fraud and abuse.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 27, 2023
Hurricane Idalia news, updates in Sarasota, Manatee

Idalia made landfall at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30 in Florida's Big Bend region as a Category 3 hurricane with 125 mph winds.

  • Hurricane Season
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 22, 2023
Want to volunteer? The time is right in Lakewood Ranch.

Lakewood Ranch Community Fund is beginning a drive to find volunteers.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 19, 2023
Part II of spend, spend …

Thanks to inflation, rising real estate prices and population growth, city and county governments are gushing with cash. And they can’t wait to spend it.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 4, 2009
Tales from the Playhouse

The Players Theatre's 80-year history is steeped in ghost stories, Hollywood beginnings and theatrical risks.

  • Arts + Culture
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