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By Jay Heater |
April 16, 2025

LWR Community Foundation makes a statement by taking care of little problem

Its plaque to honor the humanitarian of the year is once again up-to-date.

East County
Opinion

By Carter Weinhofer |
August 29, 2023

Resilient construction attempts to solve risks of beachfront living

Local architects explain how waterfront homes are built to withstand powerful storms.

Longboat Key
News

By Marty Fugate |
March 29, 2026

With survival at stake, beekeepers face an ethical quandary in 'The Apiary'

Director Summer Dawn Wallace finds sharp satire in a near-future bee-pocalypse at Urbanite Theatre.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Observer Staff |
July 16, 2020

Manatee County School Board District 1: Gina Messenger

Meet the candidate.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
May 23, 2012

Our View: Surely the Villagers see reality

If Whitney Beach Plaza on north Longboat Key is ever to become a property befitting of Longboat Key, the following is the unavoidable reality and truth, which few Longboaters apparently wish to face.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Matt Walsh |
March 3, 2016

Two tales of intervention

The stories of Cask & Ale and Oaktree Development show how good intentions by the city actually drive up entertainment and housing prices for the consumer.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Madison Bierl |
May 23, 2025

East County robotics teams perform well at world championships

Haile Middle placed third in its division, and Mona Jain Middle placed second in its division for teamwork.

East County
Schools

By Observer Staff |
February 28, 2013

Our View: Thank you, Alta Vista

Louis Doyle, meet Bert J. Harris Jr. Mr. Doyle is the owner of the Ringling Shopping Center, the Tuesday night victim of the Alta Vista neighborhood Luddites who don't like Walmart. Bert J. Harris Jr. is the name of a man after whom a now-famous Florida law may soon be looming ominously over the city of Sarasota and its taxpayers, thanks to the Alta Vistans.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Sten Spinella |
August 12, 2019

Longboat Key's new sign rules hit small business

Simply Susanne's Cafe provides a case study of how the signage regulations vary in desired effect.

Longboat Key
News

By Bret Hauff |
March 21, 2018

Longboat Mayor bids town commission farewell

Terry Gans, who has volunteered for the town commission since 2012, will leave the commission after serving for one year as Mayor.

Longboat Key
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
July 15, 2015

Can the north end handle a hotel?

The owner of Longboat Key's Whitney Beach Plaza knows the plaza can’t sustain itself with leases in place, so he’s investigating if the site can accommodate a 100-room boutique hotel.

Longboat Key
News

By Matt Walsh |
May 15, 2024

Zoning: Killer of creativity

Truth is, zoning has created a disaster in the U.S. — unaffordable housing and high-rise columbariums.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Andrew Warfield |
July 20, 2023

Could Florida's Live Local Act mean affordable housing in high-rises?

The Sarasota City Commission heard about the details, and the likelihood, of new attainable units in high-rise buildings.

Sarasota
News

By Ryan Kohn |
May 25, 2023

The top 10 moments of the Sarasota high school sports 2022-23 year

A strong list is filled with state titles, individual awards and breakthrough seasons.

Sarasota
Sports

By Niki Kottmann |
July 11, 2018

This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, July 12

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment calendar events taking place this week in Sarasota County.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Carter Weinhofer |
April 2, 2025

Longboat Key Turtle Watch prepares for 2025 nesting season

Volunteers started by repainting about 500 stakes that will be used to mark nests this season.

Longboat Key
News

By David Conway |
September 10, 2015

City officials work to coordinate construction congestion

As Sarasota goes through a period of increased growth, how does city staff manage the scope and staging of the rising number of construction projects in a tight space?