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Farm Manager Kate Traugott speaks while holding a rooster named Napoleon.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 17, 2025
The Farm at McIntosh Middle School fully opens

The 30,762-square-foot facility provides Sarasota students with a dedicated space for agricultural and horticultural projects.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Lido Key is among the highest trending fall vacation rental in the country, according to vacation rental marketplace HomeToGo.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 13, 2025
Lido Key ranks among top trending fall vacation destinations

With online searches more the tripling the year prior, vacation rental marketplace HomeToGo rates the Sarasota barrier island sixth in trending growth.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The King James Big & Tall at 4333 S. Tamiami Trail in Sarasota is going out of business.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • September 1, 2025
Sarasota big and tall retailer to shutter after nearly 50 years

King James Big & Tall cites competition as its reason for going out of business.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Rose Canino sings at Town Square.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 28, 2025
Key Chorale serves seniors with health challenges through choir sessions

The Sarasota organization offers Local Come Together Choir for senior enrichment at Town Square Sarasota and Where Are My Keys? Chorale at Senior Friendship Centers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
State agents seized 117 slot machines at Magic Arcade on Swift Road, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • September 5, 2025
Sarasota Sheriff: 2 charged, 117 slot machines seized in gambling bust

An investigation at Magic Arcade netted two arrests and prompted Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pianist Nicolas Namoradze performs at the Sarasota Music Festival.
  • By Gayle Williams |
  • June 9, 2025
Shostakovich piano trio leaves a lasting impression at Sarasota Music Festival

A trio of festival artists creates an otherworldly effect with piano, violin and cello.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Manatee County commissioners and staff members celebrate the groundbreaking for the Athletics and Aquatics Center at Premier Sports Campus North.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 1, 2025
Athletics, aquatics center breaks ground at Premier Sports Campus North

The center will feature a 50-meter pool and 24 pickleball courts.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key commissioners traveled to Bradenton for a joint meeting with Manatee County commissioners on May 7.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 13, 2025
Infrastructure, beaches among top projects for Manatee, Longboat collaboration

Manatee County and Longboat Key commissioners discussed several overlapping projects and issues at the May 7 joint meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
  • August 4, 2025
Skip the Bridge and Take the Gulf Islands Ferry

Hop aboard the Gulf Islands Ferry and turn a regular day into a mini escape.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Spotlight Partners
Sponsored Content
Sophi Jo Branscomb says her life is busy but rewarding on her Myakka ranch.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • September 3, 2025
Family comes together to help Myakka City ranch thrive

After death of the family matriarch, Sophi Jo Branscomb has taken over her mom's role on the Sandlot Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Yacht Club philanthropy and special projects coordinator Stephania Feltz, center, joins Nicki Martin, Don Ellis, Roy Grossman and Mark Padgett, who are the board members leading SYC Cares. The charitable arm of the yacht club recently became an official 501c3.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • August 1, 2025
SYC Cares becomes 501(c)(3) foundation

With 20 members on the committee, the Sarasota Yacht Club will continue its fundraising faction.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A rendering of 777 South Palm by Adache Group Architects, planned along Mound Street between Pineapple and Orange avenues.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 9, 2025
Developer plans condo complex across from Selby Gardens

A development called 777 South Palm Avenue Condos is employing both the city's attainable housing density bonus and transfer of development rights for a 66-unit building along Mound Street across from Selby Gardens.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cannons Marina is at 6040 Gulf of Mexico Drive on Longboat Key. The 70-plus year-old business started as a fish camp in the late 40s opened by Ernie Cannon.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • September 26, 2025
Cannons Marina changes hands

Port-Charlotte-based Ingman Marine is acquiring the 70-plus-year-old Longboat Key marina.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Megan Nystrom walks Baker.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 28, 2025
Dogs Inc. service dogs get a day of training at Van Wezel

Guide dogs in training for Dogs Inc. had the chance to learn how to enter a theater, practice different walking surfaces and avoid distractions like food being served in the Grand Foyer.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The home at 1348 Harbor Drive was built in 1957 and has five bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 6,946 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 25, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for September 8-12 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Harbor Acres home on Harbor Drive tops the week's sales at $3,837,500.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Turtle Watch group all walks together to learn more about turtles and their nesting habits.
  • By Carlin Gillen |
  • July 28, 2025
Longboat Turtle Walk hosts final walk of the summer

Mote's trained volunteer monitors led Longboat Key Turtle Walk's final education turtle walk for the summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Everyone is lined up for Hamlet's Eatery hot dogs, for their fifth annual Hot Dog Day.
  • By Carlin Gillen |
  • July 6, 2025
Hamlet's Eatery celebrates Hot Dog Day with furry friends

The fifth annual Hot Dog Day was celebrated at Hamlet's Eatery with a hot dog topping bar, free beer samples and furry friends.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Police respond to Longboat home after snake slithers in
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • September 16, 2025
Police respond to Longboat home after snake slithers in

Snakes, flying planks, night terrors and pickup attempts prompted calls to police on the Key in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Elisha DeMassa's husband Michael DeMassa, Janine Lebano and Sue McGregor
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 25, 2025
The Bay Sarasota group starts new run and walk club

The Bay's new club offers both run and walk routes, attempting to appeal to all ages and abilities.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Alex Htcher and Will Westray star in Asolo Rep's "A Year With Frog and Toad," which runs through Aug. 3 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 22, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for July 24-30

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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