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By Adam Hughes |
April 2, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for March 17-21 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A condominium in Vizcaya on Gulf of Mexico Drive tops the week's sales at $3 million.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Ian Swaby |
April 17, 2025

Community members laugh together at laughter yoga event

The Florida Day of Laughter was held the weekend of April 5, spanning the Hyatt Place Sarasota Airport and the John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Madison Bierl |
May 14, 2025

This Ghost, a cinnamon pied ball python, shows off in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch High sophomore Camryn Duley takes her cinnamon pied ball python out in public to show that not all snakes are dangerous.

East County
Neighbors

By Vinnie Portell |
May 21, 2025

Braden River football hopes to become a winning program in 2025

The Pirates are owning a bounce-back mentality coming off a 2-7 season.

East County
Sports

By Observer Staff |
March 3, 2025

Sarasota Opera names new marketing director

Lael Mohib succeeds Stephen Baker, who held the job from 2021-23.

Arts + Culture

By Mark Gordon |
March 27, 2025

The Morganroths use their involvement — not just their checks — to make an impact

It's hard to remain low-profile when you have donated more than $30 million to some of the region's iconic institutions: Selby, Ringling and SMH. Drs. Joel and Gail Morganroth have nearly pulled it off.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
May 9, 2025

Manatee County commissioners reaffirm commitment to LBK community center

County commissioners verbally committed to making the community center a reality on Longboat Key, though a property purchase appears to be the new best option.

Longboat Key
News

By Ian Swaby |
April 8, 2025

Graci McGillicuddy presented with Lifetime Achievement Award

Republican Party of Sarasota County recognizes her work on behalf of abused children, including through her co-founding of All Star Children's Foundation.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Matt Walsh |
April 2, 2025

New College-USF: Hey, someone make the case

Ah, yes, the never-ending debate: What to do about New College of Florida and the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
April 16, 2025

Teen director makes her debut with 'My Guardian Angel'

Booker High student Nya Chambless pays tribute to a childhood friend with her Sarasota Film Festival premiere film.

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff |
April 17, 2025

Ringling College president announces retirement plans

Larry Thompson will continue to serve through the 2025-26 academic year, planning to step down in May 2026.

Sarasota
News

By Vinnie Portell |
March 20, 2025

Metcalf legacy lives on with fourth-generation Sarasota High baseball player

Mark Metcalf is keeping the family tradition of winning baseball games with the Sailors alive and well.

Sarasota
Sports

By Jay Heater |
May 20, 2025

Florida West Coast Avian Society takes flight at Music on Main

Those who attend can learn about the responsibilities of having a pet bird.

East County
Neighbors

By Madison Bierl |
May 20, 2025

Lakewood Ranch High honored with Support Music Merit Award

The award from the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation recognizes schools that demonstrate exceptional achievement.

East County
Schools

By Carter Weinhofer |
May 17, 2025

Longboat Key Fire Rescue joins Carry the Load to remember fallen heroes

Longboat Key is on one of Carry the Load's national routes that sends volunteers across the country to walk alongside first responders and families of service members every May.