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Results for: Puprime Referral Code "SAVE30" Get 10% On Trading Fees

  • By Dana Kampa |
  • October 22, 2025
Trinidadian cuisine on the menu at new St. Armands spot

A new family-run Caribbean restaurant called Flambo quietly opened on St. Armands Circle and looks forward to bringing energy to its new home.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • January 20, 2026
Audible founder Don Katz reminisces with Bird Key Yacht Club members

Just after the audiobook company celebrated its 30th anniversary, the founder had a blast from the past meeting one guest.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 29, 2026
Road rage spills over into convenience store parking lot

More than insults fly during a road rage incident where a woman throws a water bottle at another woman's car. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • February 17, 2026
Town plans to hold public meetings to address flight path impacts over Longboat

With a record number of passengers at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport in recent years, noise, residue and pollution are all concerns of Longboat Key residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 15, 2021
Manatee School District adds visual and performing arts to millage allocations

If 1-mill ad valorem property tax is renewed, arts programs will be bolstered.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 17, 2022
Town hall reveals proposals to address workforce housing crisis

Sarasota's recent success isn't equally distributed as the resulting spike in housing costs are pricing essential workers out of the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 19, 2012
Our View: Atwell's next job: evaluate

At times like this, you want to reach out to Mayor Suzanne Atwell and now former City Manager Bob Bartolotta. To console and encourage them.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 7, 2010
Commission race focuses on transparency

In the weeks leading up to the general election, which will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2, The Sarasota Observer will profile contested races in Sarasota County. This week, The Observer profiles the District 2 County Commission race between Joe Barbetta and Cathy Antunes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 17, 2014
Our View

Snowstorms or snowflakes?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • June 6, 2023
A reader responds to 'These two are the best we can do?'

A reader takes issue with a recent opinion piece.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • November 27, 2020
Bird of the week: Double crested cormorant

Deep diving bird is most often spotted drying its wings on the shoreline.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • January 22, 2021
Bird of the week: Great blue heron

Wading bird spends most of its time seeking food.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • October 30, 2020
Bird of the week: Reddish egret

Rare species is a bellwether for the health of our coastal communities.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 5, 2020
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Jacqueline Putrino

The junior girls golfer talks her golf origin story.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 4, 2021
Devices aboard Longboat rescue vehicles clear the air

Machines combat airborne pollutants such bacteria, mold and viruses, including COVID-19.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • August 17, 2021
U.S. 41 roundabout construction causes traffic delays near Ringling Causeway

The implementation of a traffic shift at Gulfstream Avenue has led to frustration for motorists, with authorities advising drivers to avoid the area if possible.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 10, 2023
Longboat Island Chapel struts into spring

On March 9, the chapel hosted a fashion show and garden party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Sierra Williams |
  • February 2, 2023
Woman arrested for armed carjacking

Maurionna Neveah Heard, 21, was arrested in connection with the armed carjacking on Jan. 25. She has been charged with carjacking with a firearm and aggravated assault while committing a first degree felony.

  • Palm Coast Observer
  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • January 19, 2023
Tennis clinic for athletes with disabilities heads to Arlington Park

The Tennis For Fun program is making a move to the Sarasota mainland after a stint on Longboat Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 21, 2023
St. Andrew Society of Sarasota hosts Burns Supper

The annual Burns Supper celebrates the Scottish poet's birthday, camaraderie and Scottish heritage.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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