• 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
    • Red Tide Map
    • 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
    • Red Tide Map
    • 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:

Sarasota County will experience a partial solar eclipse right as students across the district are being dismissed for the day.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 15, 2017
Schools to cancel outdoor activities, excuse early dismissals for solar eclipse

Sarasota County Schools will be open as usual on Aug. 21, with some minor changes put in place for students' safety.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Paradise Center, located at 546 Bay Isles Road, has until August to raise funding to move to a new space after its rent went up under new ownership.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • August 8, 2025
The Paradise Center continues fundraising

The community center is set to move from its current location at the end of August, later moving to Longboat Island Chapel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 17, 2014
Business Briefs

Three businesses close St. Armands locations; Patchington event to benefit SPARCC; Lazy Lobster Longboat Key resumes its lunch service

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ed Smith Stadium will house a series of arts events during the baseball offseason.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 15, 2013
Orioles announce arts events at Ed Smith

The Arts in the Ballpark program begins Oct. 26, and concludes with a performance by the Sarasota Orchestra May 10, in Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tammy and Chris Sachs with bells up in front of Publix on Bay Isles Road.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 11, 2024
Longboat Key Kiwanis Club honors late members while bell ringing

After coming in second last year, the Kiwanis Club is working hard this year to become the fundraising club for the Salvation Army from Tampa to Venice.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 4, 2015
Katty Kay talks Netanyahu speech, women in journalism in Sarasota visit

BBC World News America anchor Katty Kay and author and activist Ayaan Hirsi Ali spoke in Sarasota Wednesday during the latest installment of the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michael Wyshock
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 11, 2015
Scene & Heard

Catch up on the latest arts news in this week's Scene & Heard column.

  • Arts + Culture
Asher Weintraub, 9, of New York City, created the "menurkey."
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 28, 2013
Thanksgivukkah: Gobble tov

There's more to the rare convergence of Thanksgiving and the first day of Hanukkah than menurkeys and cranberry-filled doughnuts.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Spring Training Opening Day is Feb. 26 against Pittsburgh.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 14, 2017
Orioles announce Spring Training promotions

Spring Training Opening Day is Feb. 26 against Pittsburgh.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota police hire a former Maryland lieutenant colonel as deputy chief
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 10, 2013
May 10: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Sarasota police hire a former Maryland lieutenant colonel as deputy chief; Visit Sarasota County announces Annual National Tourism Week Awards; Sarasota Blues and Music Festival canceled, new blues festival launches

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Enforcement hours will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, with rates of $.50 per hour from May to October, and $1.00 per hour from November to April.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • September 12, 2011
Metered downtown parking program resumes Oct. 3

Sarasota will resume its parking meter program Oct. 3. Some meters and pay stations are being relocated near the judicial center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Abby Simpson. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 23, 2019
McNeal Elementary student spreads the love

McNeal Elementary student spreads the love through goodie bags

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 21, 2013
Sidelines

Ranch Little League registration under way; New Balance to hold Cross-Country Day

  • East County
  • Sports
Former Riverview High boys soccer player Ramon Kique Perales has signed to play for Racing Club Portuense in Spain.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 18, 2024
Former Riverview High soccer player lands pro deal in Spain

Ramon Kique Perales wants to show coaches at Racing Club Portuense that he deserves another contract.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The county is searching for a contractor who can provide maintenance and landscaping to the Siesta Key Village, but finding a company is proving difficult.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 24, 2017
Search for Siesta Village maintenance contractor stalls

The current contract ends Aug. 26, leaving county staff with about a month to find a new maintenance contractor for the area.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
File photo. The Cortez Bridge connects mainland Manatee County to Bradenton Beach.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 8, 2014
Issues to Watch 2014: Cortez Bridge

The new year won't bring a new Cortez Bridge, but it will bring traffic delays that come with a $4 million repair project that's scheduled to begin April 28 and be completed in early 2015.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Co-Chairwomen Nancy Cohen, Sylvia Pastor, Marion Levine, TBI vice president, and Co-Chairwoman Gloria Feibus
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 27, 2017
Temple Beth Israel salutes the Oscars

The annual gala was held on Feb. 26 at Michael’s On East.

  • Black Tie
Ringling Museum officials report damage caused by Hurricane Milton was minimal.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2024
Ringling Museum campus partially reopens Monday

Museum officials say buildings on the campus suffered minimal damage and the collections are safe.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 6, 2015
MMS registration dates announced

Miss Manatee Softball will hold registration for the fall season Aug. 26, Aug. 28 and Aug. 29.

  • East County
  • Sports
At 8 p.m., Saturday, April 26, Moonlight Movie will feature a free showing of "Frozen" at Greenbrook Adventure Park.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 25, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Moonlight Movie

The Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp. will feature "Frozen" for its Moonlight Movie, at 8 p.m., Saturday, April 26, at Greenbrook Adventure Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
« 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 »
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