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Maggie Mays, Rylie Jackson and Camiryn Opstal at the debutante event at Shore Longboat Key.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 18, 2024
Shore Longboat Key hosts Sarasota Debutantes

Debutantes Camiryn Opstal, Rylie Jackson and Maggie Mays invited all their friends to the island for an elegant brunch inspired by "Breakfast at Tiffany's."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Memorial Hospital's Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 31, 2025
SMH participating in global atrial fibrillation device trial

Sarasota Memorial Hospital is among 100 sites testing a new device for long-term medication use for atrial fibrillation patients.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Phillippi Creek at Blossom Brook Canal
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 31, 2025
Follow Phillippi Creek dredging updates with new county website

With the new webpage, residents can monitor the project to dredge Phillippi Creek from Tuttle Avenue to Little Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
David Figueroa of Secure HR and Jorge Valdes of Golf Therapy Club enjoy the event experience.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 29, 2025
Business casual: Sarasota Chamber holds its grand expo

The eevent allowed the general public and business owners to browse Robarts Arena to see what the local area has to offer.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Part II of spend, spend …
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 19, 2023
Part II of spend, spend …

Thanks to inflation, rising real estate prices and population growth, city and county governments are gushing with cash. And they can’t wait to spend it.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 23, 2023
Familiar Faces: Rogelio Capote

Rogelio Capote — CAN Community Health's social figure — talks about his experiences in Sarasota from out of college to now.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2015
City pension reform can’t wait

You have seen many times in these pages that the city of Sarasota has more than $150 million in unfunded liabilities in the city-employee pension systems.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 6, 2015
City pension reform can’t wait

You have seen many times in these pages that the city of Sarasota has more than $150 million in unfunded liabilities in the city-employee pension systems. 

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2009
Longboat Key's bipolar disorder

Last week was a big news week on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Faith Life Church's building boasts a strong presence in Branson. Courtesy Photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 4, 2012
Delve into 12: Faith Life Church

The Branson, Mo.-based mega church is slated to begin holding services in its new Lakewood Ranch campus starting this month.

  • East County
  • News
Jeremy Strong in "Succession." Photo source: HBO.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 22, 2020
Binge Blog: One last roar at the meteor

HBO's "Succession" is the lone recommendation this week — but it's worth it.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Kirsten Foster (who plays Mrs. Aouda) is also a TV and film actress known for her roles in titles such as the movie “Zoe and the Astronaut” and the TV mini series “Jekyll & Hyde.” Photo by Andrew Billington
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 6, 2019
Asolo Rep's ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ proves all the world's a stage

Asolo Repertory Theatre’s last production of the season spreads a universal message.

  • Arts + Culture
“Toni Dove: Embodied Machines” runs Feb. 28 through May 20 at The Ringling.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 3, 2018
Looking Ahead 2018

Say hello to 2018 with our most anticipated events of the new year.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Steve Mullen, Angus Rogers and James Brearley are behind the North End Hotel & Beach Club.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 3, 2016
Floridays names Longboat Key hotel project

Building a hotel on the Key’s north end is rife with obstacles. But Floridays Project Manager James Brearley sees an opportunity worth the effort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Unit 1001 condominium at 1300 Benjamin Franklin Drive has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 4,194 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 15, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for April 29 to May 3 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Beach Residences condominium tops the week's sales at $5.7 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Dream Oaks Camp offers outdoor activities like canoeing and horseback riding.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 28, 2024
Foundation for Dreams strikes a deal with Manatee County on 62-acre property

The nonprofit that serves children with disabilities signed a 10-year license agreement with Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Letters to Santa carry Christmas wishes and love
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • December 21, 2025
Letters to Santa carry Christmas wishes and love

From Barbies and dogs to roller skates and cyber trucks, elementary students in the Lakewood Ranch area make sure Santa knows what they want.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
John RedgraveFile photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2016
Longboat Key Obituaries: In Memoriam

Between May and October, Longboat Key lost many residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 20, 2021
Class Act: A Good Day’s Work

Ken Zidlick bored of retirement decades ago. At 90, the East County resident is still punching a clock at Publix — pandemic and age be damned.

  • LWR Life
The above shows the bayou now. Photo by Roger Drouin.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • March 28, 2013
Murky History

High levels of lead are encapsulated in the Hudson bayou's sediment. More than 60,000 cubic yards would have to be dredged to remove the toxic metal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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