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Results for: Redotpay Referral Code "kbw03" Get 20% Bonus On First Purchase

  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 15, 2014
News Briefs

Former Arbomar building manager files suit; Longboat Key Fire Rescue gets high marks from citizens; Duncan qualifies to run for third term on commission

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 13, 2025
Life in Sarasota is back to normal for the 2025-26 season

With recovery from the 2024 hurricanes largely complete, the Sarasota you return to is largely back to normal, among other news to catch up on from while you were away.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 30, 2021
St. Regis developers seek town approval ahead of October groundbreaking

Following demolition, deals and deliberations, St. Regis project is on the verge of final approval. Here's what to expect in the next two months.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • September 23, 2025
Canal sediment may be reused for Sarasota Bay pipeline

The $9.2 million canal dredging project planned years from now could benefit another major infrastructure project and save the town of Longboat Key money.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 27, 2023
Sarasota has second-highest number of new residents in US

The local market has slipped from No. 1 in an annual report on relocation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 18, 2013
Do you even riff, bro? A conversation with Mike J. Nelson of Mystery Science Theater 3000 and RiffTrax

Do you even riff, bro? A conversation with Mike J. Nelson of Mystery Science Theater 3000 and RiffTrax

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 22, 2012
Residents continue their fight

Homeowners in Willowbrook are lobbying the community's developer, KB Home, to buy back their homes. They now have launched a petition, which they hope could lead to a class-action lawsuit, and brought their complaints to the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 19, 2012
Season of Sharing donations continue to grow this year

As the campaign comes to a close, contributions are still coming in, but donations are slightly behind last year.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • October 4, 2012
The Landings Publix plans $1.5 million renovation

Storeowners hope the remodeled Publix will boost business in the not-so-visible plaza.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • October 21, 2019
Sarasota couple awarded Florida voluntary service award

The Whitehouses have volunteered at the Phillippi Farmhouse market for a collective 17 years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • June 30, 2016
Residents welcome Payne Park Village plans

A once-controversial development is getting a much warmer reception under new ownership, but the School Avenue project still has a few hurdles to clear.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • April 26, 2018
Longboat gets Sarasota County funding for Arts Center work

The county commission approved a $400,000 request from Longboat Key to fund demolition and site design in preparation for the Arts, Cultural and Education Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 17, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Oct. 19-25

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 28, 2022
Work underway on Sarasota Medical Examiner's office

The Fruitville Road facility is being built under an agreement that will lease the facility to the county.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Michael Eng and Pam Eubanks |
  • January 6, 2010
Despite economy, church growth continues out east

Living Lord Lutheran Church completed recently its 3,500-square-foot expansion, while RiverLife Church is in the middle of the largest change in its 90-plus-year history.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mayor Richard Clapp |
  • March 18, 2010
My View

The City Commission says it will focus on the following activities for the next two years.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 8, 2015
CEVA HOA takes on new role: home owner

Typically, homeowners associations’ hands are tied in maintaining distressed properties, but one Lakewood Ranch HOA is in a unique position to protect its owners.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 22, 2014
Projects add inventory to market

Three new projects will bring new condos and single-family home construction to the Key, marking the first new inventory for the island since the recession.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 29, 2014
Bigfoot could mean big bucks for Key native

Matt Carman and his friend, Julie White, could win $10 million. All they have to do: provide evidence that proves Sasquatch is real for a Spike TV reality show.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 20, 2022
Thunder By The Bay revs up Sarasota Fairgrounds

The annual music and motorcycle festival took over fairgrounds Feb. 18-20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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