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Results for: Shokz Discount Code : "SKV10" Get 10% Off On Your Purchase

  • By Brian Blanco |
  • September 24, 2014
My View: Support for armed security

Security guards can't protect elementary school children against major threats unless guns are placed in their holsters.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 1, 2014
Tana Sandefur: ringmaster of Sarasota

The late philanthropist dedicated her life to connecting the community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 3, 2014
(the) Umbrella Cult says goodbye

(the) Umbrella Cult says goodbye

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 21, 2014
Youth Movement

The Out-of-Door Academy football team's roster will be composed primarily of freshmen and sophomores next season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 19, 2014
New Alliance home represents growth

When the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance moves into its new office in April, it will become a hub for all things Lakewood Ranch.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2013
News Briefs

East County high schools receive 'A' grades; School district fails to win money for STEM grant

  • East County
  • News
  • By Randi Donahue |
  • February 6, 2014
Floral notes

It's easy to admire the beauty growing in Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. But what visitors don't see is some of the behind-the-scenes work that has not only helped shape the present and future of the garden but also preserved the history of the plants.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 17, 2022
David Bianchi, last volunteer fire chief on Longboat Key, dies

Bianchi died on Jan. 13 at 78 years old.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 23, 2024
Pickleball players learn injury prevention and skills for charity

The Rotary Club of Longboat Key hosted the event that raised more than $12,000 and taught players intermediate skills.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By None |
  • August 21, 2024
Nude woman found sleeping it off near Marina Jack

All-night drinking binge leaves a woman naked and lying beneath a tree. Read this and more tales from the files of the SPD in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 11, 2025
Two 'suspicious' cars determined to be neighborly visitors

The responding officer’s brief investigation found the two cars parked on the street belonged to people visiting nearby. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 22, 2025
Resident yells at neighbor about vehicle blocking mailbox

The dispute ensued after the complainant blocked the neighbor's mailbox while unloading her car. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 5, 2023
Longboat police investigate report of man soliciting cologne from backpack

An evening on the beach is interrupted by a suspicious man on the beach, and a service dog dispute. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 21, 2023
Truck drivers square off with a baseball bat and a gun

One gun versus a baseball bat and another left in a hotel room highlight the reports from the Sarasota Police Department in this week's edition of the Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • June 24, 2025
Cirque St. Armands Beachside features pop-up abstract artist

The luxury hotel invited the public to enjoy the pop-up, and leaders said they hope to feature more community events.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 8, 2025
Money moves ahead for flood resilience project in Longboat neighborhood

The Longbeach Village plan includes raising some roads.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • August 24, 2025
Artist Series Concerts' executive director goes back to the future

Keren Shani-Lifrak returns to the arts after a stint in real estate.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 6, 2024
Prosecutors decline video voyeurism charge against Christian Ziegler

Christian Ziegler was previously cleared of sexual assault allegations. The State Attorney's Office also dismisses charge that the encounter was recorded without accuser's knowledge.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • November 9, 2025
Veterans celebrated at Longboat's 70th anniversary

Attendees at the combined Veterans Day and town anniversary celebration joined in singalongs and other holiday tributes to those who served.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • March 17, 2026
Police investigate after shell casings, not shells, reported washed up on beach

An anonymous caller reported finding gun shell casings washed up on the Longboat Key beach. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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