• Alternate Text
  • Loading

  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App
  • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Key Life
  • Galleries
  • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Longboat
    • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Key Life
  • Galleries
  • More
    • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

Results for:

ODA junior Makenna Larkin catches a pass against Bradenton Christian School on March 7. Larkin scored two goals against BCS.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 11, 2024
ODA girls lacrosse using attitude to its advantage

The Thunder is 5-2 as of March 8 after winning just four games in 2023.

  • East County
  • Sports
Carmen Ciricillo performs at McCurdy's Comedy Theatre.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 13, 2025
Nationally touring comedian finds a sweet spot in Sarasota

Carmen Ciricillo was always in search of positivity and laughter. After he visited Sarasota in 1992, it was the place he wanted to call home.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Christian football coach Jacob Spenn (left) shakes hands with Krakow Kings U19 coach Robin Volkmar (right). After the Blazers visited Poland in June, Volkmar and one of his assistants visited Sarasota last week.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • September 18, 2025
Sarasota Christian football begins partnership with Kraków Kings

After a summer trip to Poland, the Blazers welcomed Kings U19 Coach Robin Volkmar last week.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota's Bay Runner trolley service turned one year old on March 2.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 28, 2023
Bay Runner trolley hours change for offseason

Starting June 1, the free Sarasota trolley service will start and end earlier.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The School Board of Manatee County unanimously voted to remove the School District of Manatee County's mask mandate.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 28, 2021
School Board of Manatee County removes mask mandate

School District of Manatee County students and staff no longer will have to wear masks.

  • East County
  • News
Judy Mullen. Photo by Brendan Lavell.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • June 16, 2021
Friends of the Braden River Library donates $61,000 for carpeting

Replacing the carpet, which is over a decade old, is part of the library's ongoing renovation.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 4, 2020
Born to dance in Lakewood Ranch

New Mommy and Me Music Class gives Lakewood Ranch moms and their kids time to play while connecting with others.

  • East County
  • News
The town of Longboat Key has replaced the missing World War II memorial near the mid-key water station at 4250 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 9, 2020
Historic marker is back

The marker is one of seven installed in 1997. It notes Longboat Key's role in training new Army Air Corps pilots.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 10, 2021
Ovation School of Musical Theatre hosts open house

Participants learn new skills, and Ovation Theatre Troupe performs Disney's "Descendants."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 18, 2023
Public invited to comment on Fruitville roundabout sculpture finalists

A meeting via Zoom will begin at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday when three artists will present their proposals and receive feedback.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 13, 2022
Selby Gardens hosts black and white night during Orchid Ball

The annual fundraiser was held Feb. 12.

  • Black Tie
Autumn McMillan and Chris Skinner stand in front of their new food truck after serving to town public safety personnel. (Courtesy Photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 28, 2022
Former Longboat Key Police Department lieutenant opens food truck

Chris Skinner served in the department for about 11 years before retiring last September.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
George Kruse offered the only dissenting vote.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 20, 2022
Proposed rezoning of east Bradenton property sent to state for review

Neal Communities seeks approval to increase density for the new neighborhood.

  • East County
  • News
Claire Dornak of North South Wealth Management/Ranch Hand tries to pass the ball down the field as Barefield/Hawkwood's Vasco Iriate challenges her in the season opener at the Sarasota Polo Club Jan. 1.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 1, 2023
A new year and season at the Sarasota Polo Club

Fans jammed the sidelines to tailgate as the 2023 Sarasota Polo Club season hit the field.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
James Meister
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 10, 2022
Sarasota Memorial Hospital Board, Northern District 1: Jim Meister

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 28, 2009
Town roads being repaved

The town of Longboat Key's hired asphalt contractor, Superior Asphalt Inc., began resurfacing Channel Lane, St. Judes Drive and North St. Judes Drive this week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 11, 2009
s/ART/q unveils first show

The new contemporary artists group kicked off its inaugural art exhibit Nov. 5 with a private collector's preview.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 10, 2009
Local restaurants earn Golden Spoon awards

Eight local restaurants and one chain received honors.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 23, 2009
Town hires another police officer

Longboat Key Police Chief Al Hogle announced the third police officer hire in eight days.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 12, 2010
Renovated Osprey hotel ready for grand opening

The owners of Bentley's Resort say they have converted a two-star motel into a four-star hotel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
« 1142 1143 1144 1145 1146 1147 1148 1149 1150 1151 »
The best of Your Observer, delivered directly to your inbox

Get the latest in news, sports, schools, arts and things to do in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and East County.

Sign Up

Contact

  • 1970 Main St.
  • Third Floor
  • Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Phone: 941-366-3468
  • FPN Verified

Extra, Extra!

  • Newsletters
  • App
  • Crossword
  • Contests

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Classifieds
  • Advertise
  • Rack Locations
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Options

sister sites

  • Business Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Orange Observer
  • Accessibility Options
  • Copyright © 2026 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved
Sign Up for Daily Headlines

A daily dose of news from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Sign Up for In Case You Missed It

A Saturday dose of the week's top stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County.


The Your Observer App is Here!

Get local news you can trust — now on your phone, tablet or laptop. Fast. Free. Easy to Use.
Stay informed, wherever you are.

Download Now