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  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 17, 2024
Longboat Key adorn its buildings with holiday lights

Drive down Gulf of Mexico Drive with us as we look for the best holiday displays on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jeffrey Lenobel |
  • February 10, 2025
Donors can bring a 25-year vision to life

A new library will be a Longboat Key hub for technology and a gathering spot for the community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Charles E Stewart, M.D. with Sforzo | Dillingham | Stewart Orthopedics + Sports Medicine |
  • January 22, 2026
Restoring Movement

As Sarasota continues to grow as a destination for exceptional healthcare, advances in orthopedic surgery are redefining what’s possible for patients living with hip and knee arthritis. Fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon Dr. Charles Stewart of Sforzo | Dillingham | Stewart Orthopedics + Sports Medicine is leading that evolution, using cutting-edge robotic technology to perform highly precise, personalized joint replacements.

  • Health
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 23, 2022
Summer Fun Guide 2022: Sports

Your guide to summer camps in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 15, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 16

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 14, 2025
Manatee County collects data it hopes will raise impact fees

Commissioners hope reports can prove the county is experiencing economic extraordinary circumstances.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 28, 2024
Decadeslong debate over reopening Midnight Pass continues

A big debate over a tiny body of water has gripped the region for some 40 years.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • July 1, 2025
Florida photographer Clyde Butcher takes a stand against 'Alligator Alcatraz'

The National Medal of Arts winner wants the Big Cypress National Preserve to remain pristine.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 12, 2019
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 2, Episode 9

The family drama was as turbulent as the relationship drama on this week’s episode.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 25, 2011
TOP STORY, APRIL: Tale of Triumph

When Leonardo Leal-Guerrero immigrated to the U.S. from Mexico in 2005, he knew no English. He then bounced from home to home - sometimes staying with neighbors when he had nowhere else to go. By the end of his high school career, the Braden River senior had two choices for college - Harvard or Stanford.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • November 5, 2012
Why I voted for Barack Obama

Why I voted for Barack Obama

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 5, 2018
Track and field championships: Day two

Four champions highlight a strong final day for Sarasota and East County athletes.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • March 20, 2014
Shelter showdown continues

The Sarasota County Commission accuses some city of Sarasota commissioners of deliberately stalling the selection of a site for a downtown homeless shelter.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 11, 2025
Longboat Key voters cast their ballots for March 2025 election

The first contested commission ballot since 2018, plus three other ballot measures, drew a small but steady crowd at the island’s two polling locations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • 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 |
  • July 7, 2023
County concentrates mosquito treatment on malaria hot spot

North Sarasota areas are the focus on eradication of marsh mosquito population.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 8, 2021
Michael Saunders & Co. presents annual awards to agents

The party was back in person after being held virtually in 2020.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 10, 2021
Pickleball's a big deal in Lakewood Ranch

UMR Sports holds first pickleball tournament in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 17, 2009
Myco-Tek

Small Business of the Year 10 or Fewer Employees: Finalist

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Luck |
  • March 26, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Cannons open house and fishing clinic

Cannons Marina will hold a spring open house and fishing clinic Saturday, March 27 on such topics as 'Weather and Catch of the Day, Reading Weather Patterns for Fishing and Safety' and 'Fakin' it ... Fishing with Artificial Lures.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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