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By Jack Nelson |
September 16, 2025

East County Athlete of the Week: Brady Cleveland

Brady Cleveland has dictated The Out-of-Door Academy football's passing game as a sophomore

East County
Sports

By Marty Fugate |
October 22, 2025

A theater critic presents his picks for the fall season

A Black preacher, movie monsters and stranded travelers are among the characters on Sarasota stages.

Arts + Culture

By Ian Swaby |
November 27, 2025

Entrepreneur harvests sea salt from local barrier islands

Tim Norwood created his own company, Sea Salt Florida, using sea water off the islands of Siesta, Longboat and Lido Key, among others.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
December 10, 2025

Shop with a Cop event returns Saturday

The annual Shop with a Cop will pair 125 underprivileged kids with Sarasota Police Department officers for an early morning shopping spree on Saturday, Dec. 13.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
November 3, 2025

Interfaith pet blessing recognizes contributions of furry companions

Faith leaders at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church and Temple Beth Israel of Longboat Key teamed up to offer a special blessing to the community's animals.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
December 9, 2025

'Deck the Halls' celebrates the holidays, Sarasota-style

The annual production by Florida Studio Theatre has become a holiday tradition for audiences.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Eric Garwood |
April 21, 2025

Sarasota County leaders to consider land buy for jail expansion

The Main Street parcel would be an early step in a yearslong process to add space to the over-capacity facility.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
November 12, 2025

In memoriam: Remembering the Longboat friends we lost in 2025

Longboat Key remembers the friends and family we lost from April through October.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Madison Bierl |
January 19, 2026

Japanese blueberry tree serves as gift to LWR celebration of life center

Gardeners Out East thanks Robert Toale and Sons Celebration of Life Center for donating use of its facility.

East County
Neighbors

By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
August 19, 2025

Your Weekly Taste: Spice Station

Located at 1438 Boulevard Of The Arts, this downtown Thai and sushi spot is the perfect spot to kick off an evening on the town (or treat yourself to a tasty lunch!).

Arts + Entertainment
Spotlight Partners

Children's Entrepreneur Market offers kids business experience

The organization has been active in Sarasota since April and gives kids space to host their business at community events.

Sarasota
Neighbors

In Memoriam |
November 6, 2025

Americo Borza

Americo Borza, a true “Sarasotan” born at Sarasota Memorial Hospital on May 5, 1942, passed away on September 22, 2025.

Sarasota
Tributes & Obituaries

By Madison Bierl |
December 2, 2025

81-year-old writer combines history and fiction through his books

Lakewood Ranch's Peter Moscovita has published seven books and earned a Hollywood Book Review for his first book "The Following Storm."

East County
Neighbors

By S.T. Cardinal |
August 18, 2025

Public hearings scheduled in September for Longboat Key budget

The recommended budget for fiscal year 2026 is a decrease from 2025.

Longboat Key
News

By Dana Kampa |
September 19, 2025

Longboat, Sarasota organizations join together to aid homeless

Leaders at Resurrection House say demand is up 20% and face challenges in meeting the needs of the people it supports.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
October 29, 2025

Cross-country walker reaches Longboat

In an effort to raise support for mental health services, Kyndal Ray Edwards is walking to all four corners of the country.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
October 16, 2025

Storm-weary businesses anticipate return to normal season

Sarasota's tourism destinations are polished up, opened up and ready for snowbirds and visitors one year after hurricanes cost businesses the 2024-25 season.

Sarasota
Business

By S.T. Cardinal |
September 15, 2025

Mayor says Longboat Key will suffer without property taxes

DeSantis has spoken on the possibility of eliminating property taxes altogether. But local leaders worry about how they would pay for police and fire without their largest revenue stream.