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By Nat Kaemmerer |
September 20, 2021

Writer Wilma Davidson and savant Diana de Avila team up for book

"Soldier, Sister, Savant" tells de Avila's story and the arrival of acquired savant syndrome.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
September 18, 2013

Our View: Flood insurance: catastrophe

Politicians do a lot of dumb things in this country.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Liz Ramos |
December 12, 2023

Lakewood Ranch architect retires after 43 years

From Main Street restaurants to Tidewell Hospice House to R.E. Crawford Construction headquarters, Douglas Whitney has made his mark on Lakewood Ranch.

East County
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
August 26, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Aug. 28-Sept. 3

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Adam Hughes |
February 23, 2022

Siesta Key home sells for $5.4 million

A Siesta Key home on Roberts Point Road was the top sale for $5.4 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Matt Walsh |
April 11, 2024

Will Florida go to pot?

Floridians likely will vote to legalize pot. Arguments on each side are persuasive.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Ryan Kohn |
June 26, 2022

Cardinal Mooney High School brothers represent Puerto Rico in the Lacrosse U21 World Championship

East County's Christian and Sean Laureano will play in the lacrosse world championships Aug. 10-20 in Limerick, Ireland.

East County
Sports

By Observer Staff |
February 22, 2012

In the normal swirl of the days in our little bitty slice of the world, it's easy to become engrossed in such grave concerns as the harsh brightness of the new landscaping lights on St. Armands Circle.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Niki Kottmann |
September 5, 2018

This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 6

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Sarasota, Venice and Siesta Key.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Robin Hartill |
December 23, 2013

Year in Review: February 2013, The Man with the 'Mote-est'

In the 1970s, many Sarasotans had never heard of Mote Marine Laboratory. Dr. Kumar Mahadevan's vision put it on the map.

Longboat Key
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
May 22, 2024

'Clowns Like Me' returns to FSU's Cook Theatre before heading to NYC

The one-man show tells the story of Sarasota actor Scott Ehrenpreis' struggle with mental illness.

Arts + Culture

By Pam Eubanks |
November 27, 2019

Parking restrictions tighten in Manatee County school zones

Commissioners add areas around three Lakewood Ranch schools to an existing no stopping or standing ordinance.

East County
News

By Nick Friedman |
February 27, 2015

Weekend's best bets: Friday, Feb. 27

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Kristen Herhold |
December 2, 2014

Tennis Center nets 15th annual Observer Challenge

Get your game faces on: From Dec. 12 to Dec. 14, the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center will hold the annual Observer Challenge tournament.

Longboat Key
News

By Ryan Kohn |
March 8, 2023

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Tanner Crump

The Sarasota High senior pitcher threw a complete game one-hitter March 6 against Charlotte High.

Sarasota
Sports

By Robin Hartill |
February 26, 2016

Longboat Observer founder Ralph Hunter dies at 95

Ralph Hunter founded the Longboat Observer in 1978 in part because he was bored with retirement.

Longboat Key
News

By Robin Hartill |
August 4, 2010

Sleepy Lagoon home sells for $1.8 million

Sharon Catallo, of Wetumpka, Ala., sold her home at 6417 Gulfside Road in the north-Key Sleepy Lagoon subdivision to Sunset 55 LLC, a Florida limited-liability company registered to Jim Allen, also of Wetumpka, for $1.8 million.