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Traffic stop leads to drug arrests on Longboat Key
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 2, 2025
Traffic stop leads to drug arrests on Longboat Key

The vehicle was initially pulled over with broken brake lights.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A satellite image of Hurricane Irma.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • April 2, 2026
Hurricane preparedness workshop scheduled in April

A panel of experts will share tips on how to stay prepared and informed during hurricane season.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Count Administrator Scott Hopes addresses the media about the contents of the report.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 29, 2022
Manatee commissioner says every department needs analysis to stop 'culture of corruption'

Vanessa Baugh says an inspector general's report that identified favoritism in code enforcement is the "tip of the iceberg."

  • East County
  • News
Jazz vocalist Synia Carroll died on March 14 after a short illness.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • March 24, 2025
Connecticut schoolteacher Synia Carroll found her voice in Sarasota

Jazz vocalist Synia Carroll, who died March 14 at age 67, helped build musical bridges in the Tampa Bay area.

  • Arts + Culture
Disheartening demise
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 23, 2023
Disheartening demise

The St. Armands BID did a lot of good. But now that it’s gone, new leaders needs to fill the void.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
City commissioners approved on second reading rate increases for residential and commercial solid waste collections.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 8, 2023
City customers to pay more for utility connections and waste collection

Commissioners approve rate hikes that staff say will help cover the cost of providing services.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Several new homes are being built on Magnolia Road near Pine and Hughes streets.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 7, 2021
Revved-up real estate market helps Longboat property values rebound

Early projections show a 5.37% increase in Longboat Key's property values compared to a year ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The future of the county’s downtown office building is in question, but any changes could add to a residential-leaning redevelopment trend on Ringling Boulevard that dates back to 2014. Harry Sayer
  • By David Conway |
  • September 16, 2021
County building sale adds to evolution of Ringling corridor

The potential redevelopment of the Sarasota County Administration Center is likely years away, but it could be a piece of a larger series of changes along Ringling Boulevard.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The 11.76-acre Mote SEA site set against the backdrop of Nathan Benderson Park. The $130 million aquarium will begin vertical construction in August with completion expected in 2024. (Andrew Warfield)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 21, 2022
Mote Science Education Aquarium will be built from the inside out

Manatees on the third floor and sharks in the hallway: The unique nature of the new $130 million Mote aquarium will require an extraordinary construction process, beginning in August.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"There's no new-kid-on-the-block feeling with Kristofer," says Venice Theatre Executive/Artistic Director Murray Chase, of Kristofer Geddie. "It feels like he's always been here."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 27, 2012
Man of Distinction: Kristofer Geddie

A year into his post as director of diversity at the Venice Theatre, actor Kristofer Geddie is finding his place in South Sarasota County and discovering he can make a difference through community theater.

  • Arts + Culture
Tennis pro James Blake at the Sarasota Open. Photo by Rachel O'Hara.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 28, 2011
Our View: Wish list for 2012 ...

Trifecta: Osama got zapped. Gaddafi got gored. Kim Jong got 'il,' really ill.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
When Wexler purchased her home in Laurel Park two years ago, she spent five months painting the doors, ceilings and walls with murals.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 11, 2012
Anita Wexler: Over the Rainbow

What better way to celebrate the spirit of 'Embracing Our Differences' than to step into the color-crazy world of artist Anita Wexler? The Laurel Park resident shares her fun and freaky influences.

  • Arts + Culture
The Blue Rooster. Photo by Yaryna Klimchak.
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 16, 2013
TIDBITES

Openings and Celebrations; Darwin's on Fourth Celebrates One Year; The Ritz is Getting Dusty! Jack Dusty, that is; Eat Here is 'out there' on Siesta Key

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Thank you, Michael Welly. You will be missed; What about the national election results?; We support Sunshine Airlines; Applause for new non-stop airline

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
John and Karen Henry celebrate their win of the $20,000 raffle prize with Bill and Susanne Weber at the 2019 Lawn Party.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 2, 2020
Get those calendars ready

Longboaters won't want to miss these 2020 events.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Artist Grace Howl was excited about getting neighbors involved in creating public art. “I want people to come back and say, ‘I did that piece,’” Howl said.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 21, 2018
Rosemary District comes together for public art

The neighborhood is a leading example of the city's ongoing efforts to use artwork to create a sense of community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Matt Walsh says a tree and green was chosen for the first East County Observers because "that was all that was out there."
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 30, 2018
Many said: 'You're nuts' when it came to starting the East County Observer in Lakewood Ranch

Many said Matt Walsh was nuts when it came to starting the East County Observer in Lakewood Ranch 20 years ago.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Transportation issues and beach issues were among the top things mentioned in this week's Goals and Objectives workshop.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 16, 2019
The line for Longboat's budget forms here

At town's annual Goals and Objectives workshop, ideas queue up for their (possible) place in the next budget.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ken Schneider, Ed Zunz, Irwin Pastor and Randy Clair take the oath of office Monday at Town Hall.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 28, 2018
Who will be new leaders?

Longboat Key’s election results followed tradition. But there was an underlying message in the results of the Zunz-Langley race: a desire for a next generation to get involved.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 30, 2017
Bring back my country

What’s happening to the country we knew and loved? The best way to bring it back is to continue doing and teaching our loved ones to do the right thing, the right way, for the right reasons.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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