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By Eric Garwood |
July 4, 2025

St. Regis lands AAA Travel's five-diamond rating

As the resort approaches its first-year anniversary, Forbes' rating is still pending.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
September 18, 2025

Resident denied aggrieved person status for Selby Gardens plan appeal

The Sarasota City Commission votes 4-1 to deny Laurel Park resident Kelly Franklin aggrieved party status in her attempt to appeal the Planning Board approval of Selby Gardens Master Plan Phase 2.

Sarasota
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
July 9, 2014

Underground utilities spark interest

Commissioners unanimously agree to investigate an underground utility system along GMD and let voters decide if they are willing to pay for it.

Longboat Key
News

By Brynn Mechem |
December 10, 2020

Changes coming to schools in new semester

Following a state directive, struggling remote students will be asked to return to in-person classes.

Sarasota
Schools

By Brendan Lavell |
November 26, 2019

Hunter the dog helps first responders tackle mental health issues

The golden retriever aids first responders in feeling comfortable and opening up to discuss topics from PTSD to anxiety

Longboat Key
News

By David Conway |
January 5, 2017

2017 Issues to Watch: Homelessness

Residents and businesses are frustrated with a lack of progress, but city and county officials are optimistic about their ability to address homelessness issues this year.

Sarasota
News

By Matt Walsh |
April 13, 2016

Floridays' conundrum

Longboat residents would love to see the old service station and bank building on the north end redeveloped. But traffic tensions may be an insurmountable obstacle.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
August 10, 2022

Sarasota City Commission, At Large: Terrill Salem

Meet the candidate.

Sarasota
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
April 9, 2010

Longboat fire chief resigns

Longboat Key Fire Rescue Chief Rich Dickerson resigned his post a year after being hired, citing family reasons.

Longboat Key
News

By Rachel Brown Hackney |
December 15, 2011

Residents warned about seasonal, door-to-door scams

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about seasonal door-to-door scams, most recently a scheme in which people pose as students involved in a fundraiser.