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By Robin Hartill |
October 30, 2013

The Ghost Hotel

John Ringling's Ritz-Carlton hotel stood vacant on the Key for more than 30 years, leading many locals to call it 'the Ghost Hotel.'

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer and Lauren Tronstad |
October 14, 2022

OnDemand versus Uber: Worth it or a waste of time between downtown and Longboat?

OnDemand by Sarasota County is akin to hiring an Uber but is much less expensive and sometimes requires additional stops.

Longboat Key
News

By Terry O’Connor |
September 18, 2016

Short-time Longboat Key police officer made big-time impact

Police Chief Pete Cumming: Creative ideas helped define unique contributions

Longboat Key
News

By Alex Mahadevan |
September 29, 2016

Sarasota YMCA members reflect on downtown closing

Downtown Sarasota will lose a fitness center when the Babe Weiller branch of the YMCA closes in October, but many members will also lose a sense of community.

Sarasota
News

By Robin Hartill |
February 26, 2014

Walters remembers stories behind the headlines

Retired Longboat Observer Senior Editor Dora Walters spoke about the memorable people and events she covered during her career.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
January 23, 2025

Program aimed at preserving historic structures approved by city

The Sarasota City Commission OKs an ordinance to permit owners of historic buildings to sell by-right density to other owners of downtown property.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
November 15, 2023

Myakka City conservatory is for the birds and veterans

Greg Para started the Sarasota Parrot Conservatory after returning from Afghanistan in 2013.

East County
Neighbors

By Lauren Tronstad |
May 24, 2023

Longboat police seek additional patrol vehicles

The seven additional vehicles will each be assigned to an officer, increasing department morale and vehicle lifespan.

Longboat Key
News

By Liz Ramos and Brynn Mechem |
September 9, 2021

9.11 Remembered: Teachers change how they approach history of attacks

Twenty years later, teachers are finding themselves teaching students who weren't alive on Sept. 11

East County
News

By Michael Eng |
July 29, 2009

Delaney's 'Covert' a hit in Hollywood

Lakewood Ranch resident and NBA ref Bob Delaney sold the movie rights to his first book, 'Covert: My Years Infiltrating the Mob.'

East County
News

By Ryan Kohn |
June 1, 2017

Fresh quarterbacks, confident coaches all the rage during spring football

All four area teams will be breaking in new signal-callers in the fall.

Sarasota
Sports

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
November 13, 2024

The Ringling hosts a free, funky eco fest

Celebrate the environment with music, dance and theater — and pay what you wish.

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff |
November 26, 2024

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Nov. 28-Dec. 4

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Observer Staff |
January 16, 2014

Our view

Antidote to flood insurance

Sarasota
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
September 11, 2017

Tracking Irma's aftermath

Downed trees, street signs litter area streets as residents begin to assess damage from the storm.

Sarasota
News

By Robin Hartill |
October 2, 2013

Klauber to receive $3 million

Colony Lender principal David Siegal says a settlement reached isn't legal and Colony Lender plans to dispute its validity on Oct. 10, in a bankruptcy judge's courtroom.