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Barbara Koetsier browsing the various tree displays at Christmas in the Garden.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 5, 2024
Where to celebrate the holidays on Longboat Key

Longboat Key brings you festive musical performances, homemade goodies and island cheer for the holidays this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sequoia Felton
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 23, 2024
Sarasota City Commission District 1: Sequoia Felton

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
Benny Sato Ambush is the artistic director of the Venice Theatre.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • May 15, 2025
Benny Sato Ambush steps down as artistic director of Venice Theatre

Ambush helped the community theater rebound from COVID and Hurricane Ian.

  • Arts + Culture
In 2024, Sarasota proved its strength in its resurgence
  • By Michael Harris |
  • December 26, 2024
In 2024, Sarasota proved its strength in its resurgence

In a tough year with the hurricanes, Sarasota still had plenty of enjoyable fun and good times.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Luther Archibald Youngs III (1935-2025)
  • In Memoriam |
  • May 29, 2025
Luther Archibald Youngs III

Luther Archibald Youngs III, 90, longtime resident of Longboat Key, Florida, passed away on May 17, 2025.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Lannie Fineman, 17, and Sophie Huralde, 17, created Positively Sweet.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 9, 2025
Young entrepreneurs sell their creations at The Bazaar

The Young Entrepreneur Market highlighted the creativity of some of the community's entrepreneurs ages 8 to 17.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cirque St. Armands, a circus-themed project, will be unveiled in March.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • January 24, 2025
Two new luxury developments take root on Lido Key

Two over-the-top projects — one a circus-fancy hotel, another a condo complex with uber-luxury hotel-like amenities and service — are primed to give Benjamin Franklin Drive on Lido Key a new look.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key department heads, staff and first responders gathered at Shore Longboat Key on June 6 for an employee appreciation lunch.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 9, 2025
Town department heads, officials recognize staff with lunch and awards

Longboat Key town employees from every department gathered June 6 at Shore Restaurant for an afternoon brunch, trivia and awards ceremony.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The KSA Architecture rendering of Saravela shows two towers of varying heights.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 1, 2025
Sarasota Planning Board rejects alley vacation for multifamily development

The two-tower Saravela application moves on to the City Commission without an endorsement from the Planning Board, which cited a lack of a site plan in its recommendation to deny the vacation of Fourth Way.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Weight-loss drugs still require lifestyle changes
  • By Mirabai Holland |
  • April 28, 2025
Weight-loss drugs still require lifestyle changes

If you have to use the semaglutide medicines for weight loss, you still need exercise and a balanced diet.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Peachey's Baking Co. is at 4800 S. Tamiami Trail in Sarasota. It is located in the Landings shopping center.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 2, 2025
Peachey's Baking Co. sets opening date in Sarasota

The wildly popular donut business is coming to the Landings shopping center.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Stock Development Sales Associate Dominick Giallombardo stands in front of the final new home to sell in the Lake Club at 15315 Anchorage Place. It sold for $6,295,000.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 29, 2025
Lakewood Ranch's elite home market continues to grow

Stock Development closes out Lake Club with a $6.3 million sale.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Barry Weisblatt has lived on Siesta Key for five years.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • November 5, 2024
Whiteleaf Private Concert Club founder is ready to rock

Regrets? Barry Weisblatt has had a few. Like not getting a photo with Paul McCartney when he had a chance. But the Siesta Key resident, with live music as the backdrop, has mostly lived a charmed life.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Chaitanya Kurakula, Riley Harris and Sriya Boggavarapu with their Alice in Wonderland themed animatronics project that they are fixing and altering for nationals.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • April 2, 2025
Braden River High TSA president leads team to a state championship

Sheena Kurakula now finishes her TSA career with a trip to the nationals with her teammates.

  • East County
  • Schools
Chris Kopp is the town's new Support Services Director.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 16, 2024
Chris Kopp returns to Longboat Key as new support services director

Previously with code enforcement, Kopp returns to embrace his passions for public service and training.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Guest speakers at the 2025 Disaster Preparedness Seminar spoke about the importance of preparedness and collaboration before and after storms.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 29, 2025
Speakers recount lessons learned, prep methods at disaster prep seminar

Longboat Key's 2025 Disaster Preparedness Seminar included insights into the town's lessons learned as well as advice from local meteorologists and emergency coordinators.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Former Braden River High tight end Carson Goda will spend his senior collegiate season at the University of Illinois after three years at Saint Anselm College.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 27, 2024
East County sports alums begin their fall seasons at the college level

These athletes are ones to watch over the next few months.

  • East County
  • Sports
A legacy for us to carry on
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 23, 2025
A legacy for us to carry on

Modest, likable, trusted, respected, Charlie Stottlemyer is a testament to a life well-lived — and to which we should aspire.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Lakewood Ranch High clarinet players Carlin Gillen, Kayleigh Roundy and Sarisa Ranajee will be performing in the Sugar Bowl Parade and halftime show. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 3, 2022
Lakewood Ranch High School band students head to the Sugar Bowl

Lakewood Ranch High Marching Mustangs will perform in front of thousands at the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans.

  • East County
  • Schools
Sisters Marilyn Woodstock, Paula Piekos and Jan Owens pay a visit to their favorite artist, Pat Lundy, at the annual Longboat Key Town Hall Art Exhibition and Artists' Reception.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • April 15, 2025
Longboat Key Town Hall extravaganza unites art appreciators

Attending this annual celebration of local artists has become an annual tradition for sisters living across the country.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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