• Alternate Text
  • Loading

  • 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
    • Elections
    • 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
    • Elections
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

Results for:

  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 19, 2020
Braden River girls basketball falls to Montverde Academy in home opener

The Pirates hung with one of the best teams in the country, but couldn't pull out a win.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ben Affleck wrote, directed and starred in "Live By Night." Photo courtesy of "Live By Night."
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 25, 2017
Longboat Key gets nod in Ben Affleck's movie

‘Live By Night’ mentions Longboat Key but wasn't filmed in the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mary Lou Johnson took this photo of her daughter and her family, Andrew, Carlin, Randi, and baby Ellie Mackintosh
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 20, 2017
Longboaters recall the memories and mishaps of Holidays past

Whether it's sibling pranks or misbehaving toddlers, holidays bring the happy moments and the not so happy.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The plan will eventually eliminate all above-ground utilities on the Key.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 15, 2016
Longboat underground utilities referendum passes

The Town Clerk reports that 59.98% of voters cast ballots in favor of the referendum.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sen. Marco Rubio and City Manager Tom Barwin, right, discuss the status of Lido Beach.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 16, 2018
Rubio talks renourishment at Lido Beach

During a visit with Sarasota officials, Sen. Marco Rubio called Lido Key's shoreline erosion the most dramatic he'd ever seen.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • November 11, 2010
My View

Shocking reaction, indeed shocking

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • July 14, 2011
County sets maximum millage rate

The Sarasota County Commission has set its maximum millage rate for Fiscal Year 2012 not to exceed the current rate.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Dayton Amey has had his 1969 Mustang Mach 1 since 1972.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 14, 2018
Pony up for charity in Lakewood Ranch

Car show at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch raises money for charities.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo .
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • April 25, 2012
Film Review: 'Chimpanzee'

When was the last time you saw a film and helped save an endangered species? In the new film, "Chimpanzee," Disney has partnered with the Jane Goodall Institute and is donating 20 cents for every ticket sold opening week.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • March 30, 2016
Just Married — Summer Wallace and Grant Herren

Summer Wallace and Grant Herren were married Sunday, March 20

  • Black Tie
taps
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 16, 2014
Paddy Wagon Irish Pub plans Main Street location

Paddy Wagon Irish Pub plans Main Street location

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Siesta Key is protected from the new bill because it has existing laws governing short-term rentals.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 19, 2011
City to explore emergency ordinance

Sarasota commissioners seek protection from a short-term rental bill going through the Legislature.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 13, 2013
Chris Brown purchases building at 1400 Main Street

The property, bordering the southeast corner of the Five Points roundabout, fronts one of the most walked sidewalks of downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • February 11, 2019
When the gong is struck, Longboat's Longbeach Village Olympics begin

Games will be played throughout the Village.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 6, 2013
Island communities prepare for changes, new residents

Mayors of island communities discussed how to deal with a changing population, tourism increases and traffic concerns.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Whitney Beach Plaza has recently undergone renovations.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 26, 2013
Whitney Beach likely to raise the bar

Plaza owner Richard Juliani says a new bar and liquor store are coming to the old Tiny's - but don't raise those glasses just yet.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Although Brittany Orlando argued the pedal tours wouldn't be a problem for the city, officials said the potential issues associated with the vehicles outweighed the benefits. Photo courtesy Sip-N-Cycle Cruises.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 8, 2019
Pedal tours a no-go, city says

Citing safety concerns, the City Commission voted 3-2 against permitting commercial cycle tours to operate on downtown streets.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ocean Properties now has plans to submit a future application to the town for a 259-unit hotel, expanded meeting space with 10 to 12 meeting rooms and approximately 93 condominium/villa units that are 130 feet tall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 12, 2015
Key Club referendum passes

The first mail-only referendum vote of its kind for Longboat Key produced a record-setting turnout that’s prompting town officials to consider using the method in other elections.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Abby, a sheppard mix, is one of several dogs available for adoption at Honor Animal Rescue.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 19, 2011
County adopts no-kill policy

Manatee County has become the first county in the state to adopt a no-kill animal policy. The plan focuses on owner retention, adoption and spay/neutering programs.

  • East County
  • News
TSA members Jimmy Ansley, Michael Kisida, Griffin Hudson, Jason Berger, Devon Summerville and Jordan Brown built playhouses for Foundation for Dreams. Photos by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 17, 2015
Haile students build playhouses, character

The project isn't just about winning a competition - it's about filling a need for the disabled and raising money for a cause.

  • East County
  • News
« 1431 1432 1433 1434 1435 1436 1437 1438 1439 1440 »
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