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By Petra Rivera |
October 9, 2024

Longboat comedian sells pencils to buy a new car due to Hurricane Helene

Cliff Hornsby, also known as "Gerry Atric," hopes to use his funny lines and unique bits to get relief after Hurricane Helene.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By The Observer |
July 29, 2020

The Observer's 2020 primary election recommendations

With absentee ballots sent out and early voting starting Aug. 8, here are some insights and opinions to consider on the region’s candidates.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Matt Walsh |
December 23, 2020

A time to keep our perspective

Caesar Augustus and Herod were all about self-centered status, power and ego. Mary and Joseph were the antithesis: humble, not materially wealthy, ordinary in all appearances. And yet they were extraordinary.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Andrew Warfield |
July 31, 2025

Colson Hotel to be restored as a business incubator

With a goal of providing business startup space across all demographics, the group preserving the Colson Hotel plans to renovate it as the Colson Collective.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
December 10, 2022

Turtle nesting season saw high numbers

A high number of nests were found this year, but there were also a high number of light-induced disorientations.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Roger Drouin |
October 11, 2012

Ringling Walmart receives support

The Sarasota Planning Board is scheduled to vote on the 97,000-square-foot store Nov. 14. Although two neighborhood associations approve of the project, some opposition remains.

Sarasota
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
December 5, 2012

Challengers arise for 2013 commission seats

Three commission candidates with varied backgrounds will vie for seats on the Longboat Key Town Commission in the March town election.

Longboat Key
News

By David Conway |
March 6, 2014

Homeless park on Pineapple

Nearby businesses say they are being harmed by the increasing encampment of homeless the past few months at Pineapple Park.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

By Kurt Schultheis |
January 2, 2014

Year in Review: December 2013, Colony receives four-month extension

Commissioners extended the deadline for the property's grandfathered status but will hold a public hearing to determine whether the town should take action to demolish the Colony's buildings.

Longboat Key
News

By Mark Bergin |
January 10, 2022

Longboat Key due to save $3.7 million in undergrounding project

Phase four of the project is projected to have the most of the savings at about $1.83 million.

Longboat Key
News

By The Meadows Country Club |
December 7, 2020

The Renaissance of The Meadows Country Club

Sarasota
Neighbors

Sarasota Small Business of the Year Awards: Sarasota Orchestra

Cultural Organization -- Winner

Sarasota
News

By Paula Atwell |
July 27, 2011

Theater Review: 'Our Son's Wedding'

What starts out as the familiar battle of the sexes turns into an all-out transgender brawl in this delightful twist on the father-of-the bride brand of comedy.

Arts + Culture

By Madison Bierl |
November 7, 2025

Sarasota Medieval Fair returns with themed weekends all November

Live performances, vendors, food, costumes and more bring fair goers into another world.

East County
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
August 20, 2022

Mid-Key commercial property plans await final approval

The commercial property and two residential homes from local homebuilder Brista Homes are planned to be completed by the end of 2023.

Longboat Key
News

By Jen Blanco |
May 27, 2009

CDD considers proposals for sidewalk snafu

The Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 4 Board of Supervisors voted to continue their public hearing regarding sidewalk assessments to June 11.

East County
News

By Rachel S. OHara |
April 26, 2012

Neighbors: Linda Wallin

At an early age Linda Wallin developed the desire to teach art. Today, she teaches brings art to life with the students at The Out-of-Door Academy on Siesta Key, where she has lived for more than 30 years.