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Results for: Blofin Referral code "W5HxUC" Get 30% Rebate On Trading Fees

  • By Klint Lowry |
  • March 4, 2020
Through Women's Eyes International Film Festival asserts its identity

By going solo, organizers have been able to add events, emphasize message

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 15, 2026
Local creator of children's microscope works to make science more accessible

Since 1987, Sarasota's Dennis Brock has been producing the Brock Magiscope, which draws from ambient light and minimizes breakable components.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • January 8, 2026
Sarasota Suncoast Academy guard completes one-of-a-kind legacy

Eighth grader Eva Lopes wrapped her middle school career as the Bulls' all-time leading scorer in basketball.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 31, 2025
With equal doses of grit and fun, we review 2025 on Longboat Key in photos

From political kerfuffles to heartwarming moments of community celebration, the Longboat Observer captured it all in the past year. Here are our top moments of 2025.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 24, 2023
New fiscal year marks significant investments in people, infrastructure

Longboat Key town commissioners reviewed a preliminary budget that puts money into new staff positions and improvements to infrastructure.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 11, 2023
Vinyl sea walls may have unintended consequences for local waters

A recent study showed that vinyl sea walls might pose a problem for oysters, while a new shoreline project at Longboat Key's Bayfront Park will attempt to mitigate the walls’ possible drawbacks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 19, 2021
Condo termination agreement paves way for St. Regis' next step

Judge signs off on the agreement to close down Colony Beach & Tennis Resort's condominium association.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 27, 2021
Clawing through the pandemic at Bearadise in Myakka City

Owner Monica Welde remains committed to sustaining the Bearadise Ranch Bear Preserve in Myakka City.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 5, 2021
Lakewood Ranch dance company super charged to perform during Daytona 500 weekend

Art and Soul Dance Company of Lakewood Ranch receives an invitation to perform during Daytona 500 weekend.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • March 13, 2023
Sarasota Chamber Orchestra celebrates Israel's 75th birthday

The March 23 program will feature the works of five Jewish composers.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • March 7, 2023
A noise reminder, just in case

Construction workers were reminded of the noise ordinance after a caller complaint. This and more Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 23, 2022
The will to end inflation

Inflation is not the act of businesses raising prices. Inflation is the act of increasing the supply of dollars faster than the economy is growing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 8, 2022
Longboat Commission turns away latest home-buffering plan

Proposal sought to address disparity between taller new homes and lower, pre-1975 homes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 19, 2022
Lakewood Ranch swimmer represents Chile at FINA World Championships

The Out-of-Door Academy swimmer competes against elite swimmers in the 100-, 200-meter butterfly events.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 22, 2009
Siesta Key home tops week's transactions

A home in Waterside Wood Siestas Bayside tops all real-estate sales for the week of Sept. 25-30.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Kent Chetlain |
  • October 14, 2009
Lido Shores home sells for $3.25 million

On July 25, 2003, Robert Trosten, the 33-year-old chief financial officer of Refco, an active commodities brokerage firm, paid $650,000 to buy Unit 15-D at the 15-story Sea Gate Club, 2425 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 21, 2010
A Play with Purpose

Sarasota and Manatee county high school students bring their living-room confessions to the Asolo Rep stage with 'On the Couch.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 6, 2011
Cops Corner

Cops Corner

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2011
Observer to host Ranch incorporation debate

The first debate between the representatives from the Incorporation Study Committee and the Friends of Lakewood Ranch will be from 7-9 p.m., May 9, at The Polo Grill and Bar's Fête Ballroom.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 1, 2013
Year in review: November 2012, 'Court accepts Midnight Pass lawsuit'

The Midnight Pass Society received letters with the news about 20 years after members of the group tried to open the inlet by hand.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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