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By Carter Weinhofer |
April 23, 2025

Spanish Main Yacht Club heads in new direction with new board

At the association’s April 10 meeting, a new board was appointed as the community still looks toward recovery and faces a $13 million lien.

Longboat Key
News

By Dana Kampa |
February 26, 2025

Sarasota Pen Women to launch art treasure hunt

As a way to bring a little extra joy to the community, the Sarasota chapter of the National League of American Pen Women is coordinating a surprise art giveaway.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Vinnie Portell |
February 19, 2025

Ivey turns Sarasota boys basketball from cellar dweller to state contender

Basketball coach BJ Ivey has led the Sailors on their best run in over 50 years.

Sarasota
Sports

By Dana Kampa |
April 15, 2025

Crafting the face of firefighting in Longboat

A Longboat Key firefighter gives insight into the creation of stations' iconic logos.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
January 17, 2025

Tourism agencies teamed up for Allegiant plane design

Sarasota and Bradenton tourism bureaus are behind the branding that promotes the area on an Allegiant Air Airbus A320 that will be based at SRQ airport.

Sarasota
News

By Jim DeLa |
February 1, 2025

Active shooter training keeps Sarasota's first responders ready

Twice-yearly exercises smooth coordination between fire and law enforcement personnel.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
February 11, 2025

Sarasota Orchestra receives $50 million gift

An anonymous donation of $50 million will help the orchestra realize its goal of building its new Music Center on Fruitville Road.

Sarasota
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
February 24, 2025

Sarasota dancer comes home with Twyla Tharp Dance

Nicole Ashley Morris takes center stage when the legendary dance troupe celebrates its 60th anniversary March 4.

Arts + Culture

By Dana Kampa |
March 17, 2025

Bird Key Yacht Club starts countdown to demo day

Members of the Bird Key Yacht Club united for one more evening of fun as they prepared for the rebuild of their 65-year-old clubhouse.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
April 22, 2025

What to know before sea turtle nesting season begins May 1

From May 1 to Oct. 31, Longboat Key residents will need to adhere to the town's sea turtle protection ordinances which include using turtle-friendly lighting and removing beach furniture at night.

Longboat Key
News

By Letter to the Editor |
February 28, 2025

State loan program is best option for town sewer project

Voting "yes" on the town referendum in the March 11 election will save the town millions of dollars.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Vinnie Portell |
March 26, 2025

Winning is no sweat for Riverview softball

An undefeated start has been secondary for a Rams team focused on fun.

Sarasota
Sports

By Janet Combs |
January 23, 2025

Impact100 SRQ doles out grants to area nonprofit organizations

The women's giving circle gave out $109,500 each to eight local nonprofits.

Black Tie

By Eric Garwood |
April 10, 2025

Manatee planning board agrees to end boundary-line exceptions

Commissioners will have the final say in firming up the Future Development Area Boundary.

East County
News

By Janet Combs |
January 27, 2025

The sun shines for Forks & Corks' Grand Tasting

The courtyard of The Ringling provided the perfect backdrop for the Sarasota-Manatee Originals' annual food and wine tasting event.

Black Tie

By Ian Swaby |
April 16, 2025

Students race remote-controlled cars of their own design at Faulhaber Fab Lab

Students created vehicles themed after different time periods for the 10th Annual Remote Control Car Competition.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
March 27, 2025

Waterside Place offers more than food trucks on Wednesdays

Ranch Nite Wednesday offers cornhole, volleyball, miniature golf and more.

East County
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
March 5, 2025

City Hall fountain and courtyard to be fenced

Sarasota city commissioners determine an outdoor patio space at City Hall does not constitute a public park in deciding to secure the area as part of a $625,000 repair and renovation contract.