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By Jay Heater |
April 1, 2025

APRIL FOOL: You can pick a truck, but you can't park it

HOAs create "The Box" to set a standard for those wanting to park in their driveway.

April Fools

By Eric Garwood |
April 9, 2025

Officials OK controversial roads proposal for large east Sarasota County project

Commissioners vote 3-2 to move ahead with Hi Hat Ranch agreement.

Sarasota
News

By Madison Bierl |
June 5, 2025

One voice as lifetime puppeteer performs at Lakewood Ranch Library

Jerry Bickel, founder and executive director of Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre, thrills local crowd.

East County
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
April 26, 2025

Longboat Key Turtle Watch discovers island's first nest of 2025

The loggerhead sea turtle nest was found by volunteer beach patrollers the morning of April 26.

Longboat Key
News

By Vinnie Portell |
April 2, 2025

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Caroline Steinwachs

Steinwachs scored four goals to help Riverview snap a losing skid.

Sarasota
Sports

By Eric Garwood |
May 22, 2025

Euphemia Haye says it will reopen on Friday

Social media post announces reopening for Memorial Day weekend.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
March 25, 2025

FST Arts Plaza expansion advances toward staff approval

Winning partial DRC sign-off on its third submittal was the Arts Plaza expansion of Florida Studio Theatre.

Sarasota
News

By Dana Kampa |
May 26, 2025

Longboaters appreciate convenience of blood donation

SunCoast Blood Centers volunteers continue outreach efforts throughout the year on Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Marty Fugate |
January 20, 2025

The Observer's theater critic's picks for 2025

Sarasota's live theater companies share the human stories that often remain untold.

Arts + Culture

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
May 22, 2025

Summit highlights challenges and opportunities for Sarasota arts scene

Potential loss of government funding is offset by upbeat demographics and philanthropy.

Arts + Culture

By Andrew Warfield |
April 9, 2025

Helene and Milton Six Months Later: Back to normal, except people aren't here

Longboat Key, St. Armands Key, Siesta Key and Sarasota are climbing out of the hurricanes hole as residents continue to rebuild.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
February 20, 2024

Manatee County property taxes don't completely cover EMS services

If you receive care from Manatee EMS, it is likely you will receive a bill.

East County
News

By Catherine Avery, Founder |
May 29, 2025

From Wall Street to Longboat Key: How CAIM Built a Top-Tier Investment Firm with a Personal Touch

Catherine Avery, owner of Catherine Avery Investment Management (CAIM), began her investment journey as an 18 year old New York University finance student while working at Oppenheimer Funds.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Longboat church gives major boost to fight childhood hunger

Christ Church of Longboat Key selected Elks Feeding Empty Little Tummies to receive a $40,000 grant.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
June 25, 2025

Visitors begin bidding farewell to Sarasota's City Island arm of Mote exhibits

After generations of visitors have enjoyed being entertained and educated at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, many took the opportunity to say farewell before operations shift to the new facility near University Town Center.