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By Petra Rivera |
June 7, 2024

Meet the new team at The Paradise Center

Amy Steinhauser and Debby Debile plan to make The Paradise Center a fresh space for new and returning members.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Liz Ramos |
November 20, 2024

Mill Creek to host community market in east Bradenton

Artist Heather Caudill turns shell collecting into works of art for Mill Creek Market Fair.

East County
Neighbors

In Memoriam |
December 1, 2025

Milan Vlaisavljevich Adrian

Beloved father of Amanda Adrian and devoted husband to Linda Adrian, passed away on 11/25 in his adopted hometown of Longboat Key, Florida, at the age of 80.

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

By Manatee Community Foundation |
September 29, 2025

Manatee Community Foundation Is Your Partner in Philanthropy

Philanthropy can mean different things to different people.

East County
Neighbors

By Jack Nelson |
October 28, 2025

East County Athlete of the Week: Zoe Gruber

Winning four medals, the junior dominated for Out-of-Door Academy girls' swimming & diving on Oct. 25 at the FHSAA Class 1A District 8 championship.

East County
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
September 11, 2025

New search firm named for Sarasota city manager pursuit

"Hungry and scrappy" Sumter Local Government Consulting will lead the search to fill the 11-month vacant position.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
January 30, 2024

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Feb. 1-7

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Observer Staff |
July 18, 2024

Sarasota County Commission District 1: Alexandra Coe

Meet the candidate.

Elections

By Carter Weinhofer |
January 2, 2024

10 Longboat Key projects to watch in 2024

Islandwide transit, a vacant commission seat and beach erosion are just a few of the issues on tap for Longboat in 2024.

Longboat Key
News

By Dana Kampa |
August 27, 2025

Longboat Key leaders work to keep fishing lines out of ecosystem

Members installed GPS-marked recycling containers at Overlook Park and hope to help marine wildlife avoid entanglement.

Longboat Key
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
September 11, 2024

Key Chorale celebrates its ruby anniversary

Collaboration with other cultural groups has been Key Chorale's hallmark during its 40-year history.

Arts + Culture

By Joe Hendricks |
January 17, 2013

The Blue Rooster spreads its wings

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Niki Kottmann |
April 11, 2018

Zooming in on local filmmakers at the 2018 Sarasota Film Festival

SFF is celebrating its 20th anniversary by refocusing on independent — especially local — filmmakers.

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff |
November 14, 2013

Welcome Back: Since you left ...

It's clear from the traffic jams that summer is officially over and 'season' has arrived in Sarasota. But the summer lull did not mean a lack of news. Here, we've compiled all the big news you missed while you were at your summer homes, traveling the globe or enjoying lazy summer days at the beach.