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  • By Dana Kampa |
  • January 27, 2026
Big surprises await at New to You art sale

The popular Longboat Key art sale begins Feb. 2 at All Angels by the Sea and benefits Turning Points of Bradenton.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 25, 2026
Swing for the Cure unites golfers in fight against breast cancer

The annual golf fundraiser supports Breast Health Sarasota, which recently surpassed $750,000 in contributions to support community members with cancer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • January 8, 2020
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 9

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 3, 2014
Our View

How a forlorn Russian changed lives

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 12, 2025
Sarasota County pauses commercial boat licensing plan

Hurricane damage to both water access Sarasota County parks and the charter fishing and sightseeing industry prompts a delay in implementing a permit program for use of public docks and launches.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • November 12, 2025
'Whew! Back on Longboat Key, what did I miss?'

Street signs, Mote's City Island exodus and business shake-ups dominated headlines over the summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Oct. 23-29

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

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 3, 2026
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Feb. 5-11

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 3, 2023
He tried to fix the Navy

Thomas Modly’s new book, "Vectors," gives the untold context to what was a national controversy in 2020.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 10, 2016
WELCOME BACK: What happened while you were gone

From construction to parking meters, from fights over special events downtown to … fights over bars downtown, we run down the top 10 stories from this off-season.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2014
Our View

Primary recommendations

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 16, 2020
Longboat Key has new generation

For the first time in decades, a majority of commissioners will be under age 70. Will that change the town’s path? Meantime, Florida has a post-election challenge: how to keep Florida Florida.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • February 8, 2022
This Week in A+E: Feb. 10-16

Tribute acts and actual legends play Sarasota this week, and theater, concerts and circus artists are also on the bill.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Klint Lowry |
  • January 22, 2020
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 23

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 27, 2019
Selby: What's not to like?

The directors and CEO of Selby Gardens are doing their job: enacting a vision to turn the endangered asset into the jewel is deserves to be.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 3, 2014
Letters to the Editor

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: To send in your Letters to the Editor, email them to Deputy Executive Editor Jessica Luck at [email protected]. Letters pertaining to local issues receive priority. Letters may be edited for grammar and space.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 15, 2014
Our View

It's all about performance

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 1, 2025
East County women's club aims to make a difference

The Palm Aire Women's Club raises money for charity and scholarships.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 9, 2025
Taxpayer fund doles out millions to Manatee County nonprofits

Each year, members of the Children's Services Advisory Board pour over grant applications to divvy up about $14 million.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Dec. 26-Jan. 1

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