• Alternate Text
  • Loading

  • Mother's Day Gift Guide
  • 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
  • Things to Do
  • Galleries
  • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Elections
    • 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
  • Things to Do
  • Galleries
  • More
    • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Elections
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Mother's Day Gift Guide
  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

Results for:

A man exposed himself to two underage girls who were playing ping-pong Sunday, July 7, at the Limetree Beach Resort.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 8, 2013
Police investigate indecent exposure

The Sarasota Police Department is investigating the report of a man exposing himself Sunday, July 7, at the Limetree Beach Resort.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Gaele Barthold and Ann Roth |
  • April 4, 2012
My View: PIC clarifies who it is, what it does

It was once said that in public life "never complain, never explain." That is a fine abstract principle, but sometimes reality dictates that one must speak up.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
At 140 mph, Hurricane Charley cut a new pass through southern Cayo Costa Island, the island just north of North Captiva Island.
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • August 13, 2014
Spared from the Storm

Longboat Key town officials reflect on the lessons they learned about storms on the 10-year anniversary of Hurricane Charley.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Longboat Key Club and Resort seeks to expand and redevelop its Islandside property.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 18, 2012
Appeals court schedules Key Club arguments

Oral arguments in the town and Key Club appeal will take place Tuesday, June 5, in Lakeland.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • April 4, 2018
Longboat leaders support more pickleball courts

The town commission agreed last week with the town staff's recommendation to add more public pickleball courts to the island

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 20, 2013
Data shows police call volume

Longboat Key police responded to 5,734 calls in 2012, a slight drop compared to the 6,024 calls they handled in 2011.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
How long will 1620 Gulf of Mexico Drive stay vacant? Depends on a few things.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 1, 2019
Ten bold predictions for 2019

A lot is in the cards for Longboat this year. Here's one swing at what some of them might be.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jerry Abramson visited the Sarasota Observer and Pelican Press office Monday to discuss how the city of Louisville and Jefferson County consolidated in 2000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 26, 2012
Merger Mayor: Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jerry Abramson

Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jerry Abramson said combining city and county governments spurred private job growth.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Crews dump dead fish and debris collected along the shores at Palma Sola Boulevard, during a recent red tide cleanup event. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 5, 2018
Dead fish count mounts in Manatee County landfill

Lena Road Landfill has buried 241 tons of dead fish and debris due to red tide.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • April 11, 2019
Sarasota's fight against red tide takes many forms

Sarasota finds itself in the center of the search for answers as scientists and policymakers work both sides of the question to improve water quality in the region.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rita Rehn and Jo Twiss. Photo by Matthew Holler.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 15, 2016
Theater review: 'The Roommate'

“The Roommate” shows the limits of personal transformation at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 9, 2014
FDOT funds interchange improvement

FDOT Secretary Ananth Prasad today announced the state has secured $83 million for the reconfiguration of the University Parkway/Interstate 75 interchange.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 20, 2015
Sarasota County commissioners consider new programs for 2016 budget

Although no official decision has been made, county staff presented some possible new programs and funding options at the budget workshop.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 1, 2010
FCA to host summer tennis clinics

Lakewood Ranch High girls tennis coach and Fellowship of Christian Athletes area director Jason Golden will host a junior tennis clinic June 14 through Aug. 19 at Palm-Aire Country Club, 5601 Country Club Way, Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
Paradise Boat Tours captain Sherman Baldwin has permission to operate a ferry to Bradenton Beach — as soon as he finds a docking space.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 23, 2017
City moves forward with water transit plans

The city approved a ferry and water taxi service between Sarasota and the region’s barrier islands, part of an effort to encourage alternative modes of transportation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 13, 2019
Key Notes: ‘Siesta Key’ Season 2, Episode 5

This week's episode featured family drama, boyfriend-girlfriend fights and a whole lot of tears (shocker).

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The total project encompasses three phases of improvements, including widened sidewalks on lower Main Street. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • October 25, 2012
Main Street improvement keeps pedestrians in mind

Twelve parking spaces will be removed to add wider, more pedestrian-friendly sidewalks on Main Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alan and Joanie Stone and Richard Seidel
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 6, 2015
You Observed

Here's a roundup of reader-submitted photos from around the keys. To submit photos for this feature, email Kristen Herhold at [email protected].

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This rendering depicts the two-lane John Ringling Causeway with wider sidewalks and enhanced landscaping. The other side will include a bike and running track to promote healthier living.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 31, 2016
City shares plans for two-lane Ringling Bridge

Expanding on an effort to make Fruitville Road more pedestrian-friendly, city staff says a narrower John Ringling Causeway presents exciting opportunities for recreational use.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The brewery owners posted a picture with the keys to their space after announcing the arrival in Lakewood Ranch Wednesday. Photo courtesy Naughty Monk Brewery.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 26, 2016
Naughty Monk Brewery to open in Lakewood Ranch

The craft brewery specializes in Belgian-style beer and unique flavors.

  • East County
  • News
« 1249 1250 1251 1252 1253 1254 1255 1256 1257 1258 »
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.


Anytime. Anywhere. Observer.

From in-depth local reporting to real-time breaking news, stay connected to the stories shaping our community with the Your Observer app.

Download Now for Free