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The Buttonwood Harbour neighborhood is one of Longboat Key's neighborhoods most susceptible to flooding.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 6, 2023
New flood maps could discount Longboat homeowners insurance

With the adoption of Sarasota County’s new flood maps, the town of Longboat Key is considering new ordinances to improve its flood management and earn discounts for homeowners on their flood insurance premiums.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A boat decorated as a Christmas tree makes its way down the bay for the Holiday Boat Parade of Lights.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 10, 2015
Sarasota calendar 12.10.15

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Dec. 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Riverview students guide a tour of the school’s new aquascience greenhouse.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 17, 2012
Riverview opens aquascience greenhouse

The new lab will teach the importance of marine life sustainability.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 13, 2011
Harlem Wizards to visit East County

he Community Church is bringing some basketball magic to the East County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 1, 2014
Beach babe

Rylie Stang celebrated her first visit to Siesta Beach Sunday, April 20, with her family.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
ALASKA. Jim Larson and his wife, Longboat Key Commissioner Lynn Larson,  took their Longboat Observer along while visiting Juneau, Alaska.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2013
It's Read Everywhere

ALASKA. Jim Larson and his wife, Longboat Key Commissioner Lynn Larson, took their Longboat Observer along while visiting Juneau, Alaska.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • March 16, 2010
Tanzanian Bishop visits All Angels

The message was one of hope and faith when Bishop Sadock Makaya of the Diocese of Tabora in Tanzania spoke at All Angels Episcopal Church on Tuesday, March 16. The Bishop Makaya spoke about his experience with the church and then answered questions from members of the parish.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Orchestra members Bobby Nunes, Stephanie Bloch and Hugo Bliss pose with Joseph McKenna, president and CEO of the orchestra.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • November 5, 2024
Sarasota Orchestra composes a climate-proof future

The Sarasota Orchestra moves ahead on its new music center as it welcomes a new maestro.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • August 19, 2009
Harvest completes West Wing expansion

The $3.4 million project adds 15,000 square feet to the Lakewood Ranch Methodist church.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota Paradise huddle before the second half against AC Boise. The team previously played in USL League Two for the past three seasons and finished first in the South Florida division for 2024 and 2025.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • March 11, 2026
Sarasota Paradise poised to unite soccer community

The professional soccer club plays out of Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch but should loom large in Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Final chance to see Lipizzan stallions in Myakka City this season
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 23, 2025
Final chance to see Lipizzan stallions in Myakka City this season

Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions will close the season with a salute to Operation Cowboy.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 23, 2012
News Briefs

Municipalities watch Tropical Storm Isaac; GWIZ to undergo two-month renovation; Sunshine lawsuit settlement delayed

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota County Starter Kit is available online.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2023
Sarasota County introduces free tool to guide new residents

The online program offered by the UF/IFAS Extension offers free education tools and guides for living in Southwest Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • January 25, 2022
This Week in A+E: Jan. 27 to Feb. 2

Ballet, theater, concerts and comedy flood Sarasota this week, bringing a wide array of entertainment options.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 18, 2012
Ranch children visit food bank

hildren of the MOMS Club of Lakewood Ranch saw their philanthropic efforts come full circle April 9, as they visited the Food Bank of Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Photo by Robin Hartill.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 8, 2016
Chef sniffs out the competition

Southeastern Guide Dog pup in-training visits Superheroes on Parade.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Julie McGue snapped a photo of the campsite she and her family shared in Montana. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 13, 2021
Longboat Key residents' summer vacation photos tell stories

Longboaters like traveling off the island to see some new views every summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Melissa Surane, the Florida representative for TripAdvisor, presented the award this morning at Siesta Key Pavilion.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 17, 2015
Siesta Key wins No. 1 beach award

Based on user reviews and ratings, Siesta Key Beach won TripAdvisor's 2015 Travelers' Choice Award for the best U.S. beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Brian Wigelsworth, founder of the Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sand Sculpting Competition, created a award sculpture for Siesta's newest accomplishment.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 18, 2015
Siesta Beach: No. 1 Again!

Based on positive user reviews and ratings, Siesta Key Beach ranked first of 25 beaches in the U.S for TripAdvisor award.

  • Sarasota
  • News
$18.1 million in facelifts are planned for Bay Haven School for Basics Plus.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 30, 2022
Three planned new schools will house 5,100 student in flourishing south Sarasota County

Two new schools in Wellen Park and a third nearby will serve the Venice-North Port area as Sarasota County Public Schools plans for growth. A historic school will also get a makeover.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
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