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Dr. Steven Newman has worked under five fire chiefs during his 29 years as Longboat Key medical director.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 7, 2014
Medical director receives congressional award

Dr. Steven Newman is the recipient of the 16th District Congressional Fire and Rescue, EMS Career Service Award.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota GOP collected $84,061 total in the most recent fundraising period from July 1, to Sept. 30, according to financial reports available on the Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections website.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 14, 2013
Contributions bulge for Sarasota Republicans

The Republican Party of Sarasota raised $84,061 during the latest fundraising reporting period - more than 10 times the $6,048 collected by the Democratic Party of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The damage at 335 North Washington Boulevard on St. Armands Key following Hurricane Milton.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 29, 2025
Homeowners can apply for Resilient SRQ hurricane recovery funds

Federal dollars aimed to help address continuing recovery needs from 2022 and 2024 storms.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Debris remained a problem down many Longboat Key streets after Hurricane Milton.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 14, 2024
Water and power restored on Longboat Key

The island's utilities have been restored as of Monday, Oct. 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This map shows the potential routes considered to replace the aging metal subaqueous wastewater pipeline which connects Longboat Key's wastewater to a Manatee County treatment center across Sarasota Bay. The line in solid light green is the route that was chosen, and the solid red and purple lines show where the existing pipe is located.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • March 8, 2026
Town to apply for loan for subaqueous project

Longboat Key is making moves in preparation for the beginning of the subaqueous wastewater pipeline replacement, expected to break ground this summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kate Honea and Ricardo Rhodes in George Balanchine's Theme and Variations - Photo Frank Atura
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 21

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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Sarasota Crew's championship-winning Women's U16 Eight boat races past opponents at Nathan Benderson Park in June 2025. The USRowing Youth National Championships are one of the biggest events on the local sports calendar for 2026.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • January 7, 2026
Big questions for Sarasota sports in 2026

There's plenty of reasons for this area's sports enthusiasts to be intrigued about the year ahead.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 29, 2009
SCAT to unveil new hybrid buses

The new buses cost $200,000 more than standard diesel buses but will save $21,000 in fuel costs each year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
New landscaping highlights the entrance to the park at the corner of Pineapple Avenue and Central Avenue.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 3, 2010
Five Points Park improvements unveiled

The downtown park's makeover includes new grass, landscaping, brick walkway and performance stage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mike Urban is Cardinal Mooney'  s new boys basketball coach.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 4, 2017
Cardinal Mooney names new boys basketball coach

Former coach Stefan Gates stepped down after 11 seasons.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 30, 2017
Aqua Kids snorkel into summer fun

Mote campers snorkeled New Pass Inlet and field sampled Sarasota Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Tampa Mustangs will take on the New Zealand Black Sox on July 18.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 17, 2017
International softball matches coming to Lakewood Ranch

The Tampa Mustangs will take on the New Zealand Black Sox on July 18.

  • East County
  • Sports
newcans
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 16, 2015
JDub's rolls out new cans

JDub's rolls out new cans

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 15, 2013
New College to offer first-ever summer session

Students will have an opportunity to enroll in four or six-week summer courses for the first time in the school's history.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Taking old photos and making them the basis of paintings creates an interestingly anachronistic quality to Kim Anderson's images.
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • February 12, 2020
New College colleagues' artwork doubles up on perspectives

Exhibitions at Art Center of Sarasota combine past and present in innovative, entertaining ways

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 25, 2009
SYC Kid's Halloween Party

Children dress up for a party with Pirate Potato at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 29, 2009
Pine View Halloween Parade

Pine View Elementary School second and third graders tour the grounds fashioned in Halloween costumes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 31, 2009
The Masque Ball

Bird Key Yacht Club members parade the club wearing glittered and sequined masks to celebrate Halloween.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jojo Trujillo placed third in the competition and won $25 for her curtain act.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 11, 2011
VIDEO: 'Mooney Day' talent show

Cardinal Mooney Catholic School hosted its annual "Mooney Day" Thursday, during which several students performed in a talent show competition.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 13, 2013
McNeal students launch toward success

Students from McNeal Elementary School took home bragging rights during a county-wide Technology Student Association catapult competition.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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