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  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 2, 2025
Early shoppers pack St. Mary for annual rummage sale deals

The highly anticipated sale drew massive crowds on par with recent record-breakers at Friday morning's early bird kickoff.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 17, 2023
Grammy-winning artist talks fantasy surrealism at live art show

Jim Warren, who painted the cover for Bob Seger's "Against the Wind," was at Wyland Galleries on St. Armands Circle to meet fans and show his artwork.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 23, 2023
Longboat celebrates Florida City Government Week with giant shredder

The events included a vaccine clinic, a field trip from Anna Maria Elementary School, a shredding party and a blood drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 5, 2025
Riverview High graduate sets up healthy vending machine business

Branson Rudeen wasn't sure where to go after high school, but he's following in his father's footsteps with his own business.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 12, 2025
Ship gets stuck on sand bar in the Gulf

Marine patrol responds to a couple running aground off Longboat Key. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 7, 2023
New planning manager appreciates Longboat's passion for preservation

Elma Felix was able to find her footing relatively quickly and knows how passionate residents are about Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 6, 2024
Police respond to guest angry that resort doesn’t sell cigarettes

A guest at a local resort caused a scene after being upset that the resort didn’t have cigarettes for sale. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 7, 2024
Nonprofit creates education fund in honor of Palm Aire resident

Science and Technology Society fund will provide educational programming to students.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 23, 2024
UMR Sports to expand Upper Manatee River Road footprint

The 52-acre expansion will include ball fields, a pickleball barn, a miniature golf course and apartments.

  • East County
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  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 12, 2024
Police try to locate illegal iguana on Longboat Key beach

A citizen called to report the invasive species taking a stroll on the beach. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • September 19, 2023
Rotary Club of Longboat Key donates books for Tuttle Elementary students

The Rotary Club led its first read-aloud event of the school year with the students.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 8, 2024
Temple Beth Israel celebrates Rosh Hashanah after Hurricane Helene

The temple provided community and normalcy after many Longboaters’ homes were found in disarray from the hurricane.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 17, 2024
Longboat Key officials ask for resident cooperation while ramping up recovery

Limiting debris pile up and water use are among the necessary measures officials asked from residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 16, 2024
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance presents its annual Sandies awards

After 18 years with the Business Alliance, Cheri Kessler takes home the Networking Queen award.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 30, 2025
New county court records storage facility is on the way

The Sarasota County Commission approves a lease-to-purchase plan for a new, legal documents storage building closer to the downtown court complex.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
  • December 4, 2025
Sarasota City Y is a Vital Part of the Community

It’s that kind of lifelong connection—the feeling that the Y is home—that Raker hopes every Sarasota resident can experience.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida |
  • August 28, 2025
Girl Scouts is where girls grow and families connect within our communities.

Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida is helping the next generation of changemakers thrive.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By World Class Dentistry |
  • October 23, 2025
World Class Dentistry: Four Decades of Innovation. One Family. One Mission.

In a world of corporate dentistry, World Class Dentistry stands apart as a family-owned, patient-focused practice guided by decades of excellence. Discover how one Sarasota family is redefining what it means to care for a smile.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • December 2, 2025
Sarasota Concert Association names new board president

Charlie Berardesco succeeds Joy McIntyre, who remains on the board.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • November 10, 2025
Garden club springs forward into new season

Members of the Longboat Key Garden Club reconnected and started planning new beautification efforts at their first meeting of the season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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