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By Dana Kampa |
July 20, 2025

Longboat Island Chapel takes in The Paradise Center

After the community center found itself seeking new headquarters, the north-end church stepped in to offer space for its programs.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
April 26, 2025

Longboat Key Turtle Watch discovers island's first nest of 2025

The loggerhead sea turtle nest was found by volunteer beach patrollers the morning of April 26.

Longboat Key
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
November 27, 2024

Longboat Key hosts annual Toys for Tots campaign through Dec. 9

Through Dec. 9, residents can drop off donations at three locations around the town.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Vinnie Portell |
February 27, 2025

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Marayah Stuart

Booker guard scored 31 points with 13 steals across two regional playoff wins.

Sarasota
Sports

By Michael Harris |
April 2, 2025

It's annual, it's fun, and we gotcha with the Observer's April Fool's editions

SRQ's Rick Piccolo had to dispel a "rumor" that SpaceX is building a spaceport at the airport.

April Fools

By Observer Staff |
June 25, 2025

Barred bar patron finds relief in the street

Kicked out of a Main Street bar, a man is arrested for public urination in the street. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Marty Fugate |
July 21, 2025

Florida Studio Theatre's 'Dorothy's Dictionary' defines redemption

The FST production is an odyssey set on the oceans of language.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Vinnie Portell |
June 4, 2025

The East County spring prep players of the year

These athletes made a difference on and off the field.

East County
Sports

By Lesley Dwyer |
July 26, 2025

Summer Skills Camp in Lakewood Ranch gives kids with special needs a lift

Lift ABA hosts the camp, that includes field trips to places like the Waterside Park splash pad.

East County
Neighbors

By Jay Heater |
April 22, 2025

Kids get hooked on fishing in Lakewood Ranch

The Anglers Club of Lakewood Ranch along with Lakewood Ranch Community Activities will host a youth fishing clinic May 3.

East County
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
June 10, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 12-18

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Andrew Warfield |
July 16, 2025

City sinks MarineMax lease extension proposal

Rather than granting a 25-year extension beginning 2037, the Sarasota City Commission instructs staff to reopen the lease with MarineMax for the storm-damaged marina on City Island based on an updated fair market appraisal.