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By Lori Sax |
September 22, 2024

Sarasota Opera toasts to a new season with Food & Wine Festival

The annual tasting event Sept. 21 showcased the best bites from local restaurants while raising funds for the Sarasota Youth Opera.

Black Tie

By Observer Staff |
November 9, 2024

Sandy Claws Beach Run set for Dec. 14

The event benefits the "Summer in the Parks" Adopt-A-Camper scholarship program.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

By Robin Roy |
June 9, 2011

Historians uncover hidden tribute

The Mable Ringling Memorial Fountain, in Lukewood Park, was covered after World War II.

Sarasota
News

By S.T. Cardinal |
August 30, 2025

Church members dig in at 2025 Christ Church fish fry

The social event has been a tradition at the Longboat Key church since 2012.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
October 8, 2025

St. Boniface hosts paw-inspiring event for pet owners

Rev. Nikki Seger led the Siesta Key church's annual pet blessing on Saturday.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

By Robin Hartill |
March 2, 2016

Ralph Hunter: The original Observer

Longboat Observer founder Ralph Hunter died Friday. He was 95.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
February 11, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Feb. 13-19

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Jay Heater |
July 9, 2021

Lakewood Ranch Market vendors look forward to Waterside Place move

Despite delayed opening of Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch, vendors excited about move.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
September 27, 2022

Longboat Key Fire Department participates in special hurricane window training

The tempered glass used in hurricane windows requires more effort to break than traditional windows.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
September 5, 2012

Cops Corner 9.06.12

Aug. 26 Baby mama drama 5:52 p.m. - 7300 block of 53rd Avenue E. and 73rd Lane E. Information Only. A woman said that her boyfriend's ex-girlfriend, with whom he is expecting a child, showed up at his house and began yelling at the current girlfriend. The ex followed the woman and yelled obscenities after she got in her car and left. Police told the woman that her boyfriend's ex-girlfriend's actions weren't criminal.

East County
Cops Corner

By Robin Roy |
June 23, 2011

Tempers flare over homelessness

A former mayor's act of civil disobedience during a City Commission meeting leads to cursing, rude comments and threats of violence in the commission chambers.

Sarasota
News

By Maria Amodio |
May 18, 2011

Key camps heat up for summer

Longboat Key organizations are gearing up for an active summer on the Key with a variety of kids camps.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Jay Heater |
August 12, 2020

Knights representing Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church of Lakewood Ranch hammer out volunteer efforts

Knights representing Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church of Lakewood Ranch hammer out volunteer efforts.

East County
Opinion

By Ryan Kohn |
January 22, 2020

A Minnesotan keeps hockey dreams alive in Lakewood Ranch

Nathan Bennett leads the Manatee Admirals in points.

East County
Sports

By Marty Fugate |
November 23, 2016

Theater review: 'My Barking Dog'

“My Barking Dog” takes a bite out of civilization at Urbanite Theatre.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Anna Brugmann |
November 23, 2016

The ‘kids' table’ weighs in on Thanksgiving dinner

After years of silence, the kid's table is finally speaking about about what it would like to see in this year's Thanksgiving feast.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Jess McIntyre |
August 15, 2019

Back at the Ranch: Back-to-School Blues

Being back in school doesn’t have to be a drag. Ranch Mom offers some insight into how to make it a rather painless season for all — despite the continued ovenlike temperatures.