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By Andrew Warfield |
July 3, 2025

Sarasota brothers paddleboard from Bimini to Florida for cystic fibrosis

Two brothers and two friends take on and wi, an 80-mile Atlantic paddleboard challenge in an effort to provide support for individuals and families battling cystic fibrosis.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
January 28, 2025

Sarasota county jail expansion could cost upward of $700 million

Already well in excess of operational capacity, county commissioners learn an expansion of the county jail will likely cost a least a half billion dollars.

Sarasota
News

By Vinnie Portell |
June 12, 2025

New Sarasota High volleyball coach wants to change Sailors direction

Former Riverview volleyball player Emma Thrift has joined longtime rival Sarasota High School.

Sarasota
Sports

By Jim DeLa |
October 2, 2024

Demand for high school sports officials in Florida tests associations

Growth in school sports programs is outpacing that of the number of officials.

Sarasota
Sports

By Jim DeLa |
January 14, 2025

Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix canceled for 2025

Finances and uncertainty about construction around Sarasota Bay have sunk the Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix for this year.

Sarasota
News

By Dana Kampa |
June 6, 2025

New owners of Euphemia Haye excited to save 50-year-old restaurant

Preserving and celebrating this Longboat Key staple is personal for Rachel Ghormley's family.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Carter Weinhofer |
June 3, 2025

After Longboat nature parks receive cost-saving bid, staff prep for construction

The repairs were originally slated to cost $2 million but will now cost around $700,000. Bids for other projects, like the town docks, are still pending.

Longboat Key
News

By Dana Kampa |
April 6, 2025

Kiwanis pancake breakfast makes triumphant return

Volunteers sling well over 500 pancakes at the revived fundraiser, with donations earmarked for local charities.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
May 28, 2025

Drainage improvement projects garner allocations in upcoming fiscal year

Although still pending Town Commission approval, Longboat Key's five-year capital plan includes several drainage improvement projects that are in various stages of design and surveying.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
May 19, 2025

WBTT to host third annual Juneteenth Arts Festival

The festival takes place June 22 at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's campus.

Arts + Culture

By Ian Swaby |
April 17, 2025

Community members laugh together at laughter yoga event

The Florida Day of Laughter was held the weekend of April 5, spanning the Hyatt Place Sarasota Airport and the John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Vinnie Portell |
April 30, 2025

DME Academy takes soccer seriously

The Sarasota soccer club takes trips abroad and plans for a soccer school.

Sarasota
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
February 27, 2025

City of giving brings bold arts and cultural initiatives

New and underway projects in Sarasota require nearly $1 billion in philanthropy to bring to fruition. Organization leaders say there is enough to go around.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
March 30, 2025

Manatee County strives to become a veteran safe place

The county has partnered with The Fire Watch to provide free training so residents can spot veterans in crisis.

East County
News

By Eric Garwood |
July 4, 2025

St. Regis lands AAA Travel's five-diamond rating

As the resort approaches its first-year anniversary, Forbes' rating is still pending.

Longboat Key
News

By Vinnie Portell |
April 30, 2025

Nextlevelz tackles football concerns with local clinic

The developmental program teaches 100 youth football players how to tackle.

East County
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
December 30, 2024

Work on reimagined 17th Street Regional Park begins early 2025

The 18-month project first phase is expected to be complete in late 2026, including a youth and adult softball complex and multi-purpose athletic fields.