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By Jessica Salmond |
September 8, 2014

Casey Key sales show uptick in market

A $6.2 million Gulf-to-bay estate sold Aug. 29, the largest Casey Key sale in three years.

Siesta Key
News

By Jen Blanco |
September 10, 2014

Parting shot

Fourteen-year-old Drew Bavaro recently earned a scholarship to attend Cardigan Mountain School in Canaan, N.H.

East County
Sports

By Robin Hartill |
March 19, 2014

Resident soars in first skydive

Mary Lou Morris is walking on sunshine after jumping out of an airplane at 13,500 feet.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Josh Siegel |
September 11, 2013

Television show contestant is no false idol

Sam Woolf, a 17-year-old Braden River High School student, performed at MacAllisters - the place that first gave him a stage - in front of an 'American Idol' crew.

East County
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
November 6, 2013

Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Stephanie Hannum |
December 4, 2013

Just Married: Matthew Buchanan and Diana Kelly

The wedding of Matt Buchanan and Diana Kelly was full of love, faith, family and many surprises.

Arts + Culture

By Dana Kampa |
March 25, 2025

Longboat Key Garden Club hosts 9th Dinner and a Movie fundraiser

Members continue fundraising push to support post-hurricane restoration and beautification projects.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Ryan Kohn |
October 7, 2023

High school football roundup: Week seven

A light week on the Sarasota and East County schedules was tough for two of the three teams that did play.

East County
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
August 11, 2025

Mound Street condo project sailing through staff review

On its second submittal to the city's Development Review Committee, the 66-unit 777 Palm Avenue Condos project, with few staff comments remaining, has received partial sign-off.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
August 17, 2024

Dogs let loose during luau at University Town Center in Sarasota

The monthly event at University Town Center's The Green benefits Nate's Honor Animal Rescue.

East County
Neighbors

By Petra Rivera |
October 7, 2024

Longboat Key community centers set up comfort stations

Churches and community centers barely saw anyone coming to the comfort stations.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

In Memoriam |
November 18, 2024

Ivo F. Waerlop

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ivo F. Waerlop, who left us peacefully on July 28, 2024, at the age of 86 after a long battle with cancer and kidney disease.

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

By Lesley Dwyer |
October 11, 2025

Fashion luncheon supports Myakka City animal sanctuary

Scout & Molly's Boutique set up a pop-up shop at Pascone's Ristorante to benefit Donte's Den.

East County
Neighbors

By S.T. Cardinal |
November 25, 2025

Longboat Key to consider adding solar power chapter to town code

Solar panel installations are not prohibited under town code currently but could still lead to code enforcement action.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
February 12, 2026

Marian Anderson property redevelopment plan advances

A city-owned brownfield site is one stop closer to redevelopment in the latest vote by the Sarasota City Commission.

Sarasota
News

By Joe Hendricks |
February 26, 2013

Wal-Mart decision expected Tuesday night

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Robin Hartill |
September 9, 2009

Summer survival

Off-season months are always tough for Longboat Key resorts, but this year, they faced the added hurdle of a slow economy. This summer, owners showed that they're up for the challenge.