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By Carter Weinhofer |
July 1, 2024

Shorebird colonies on Longboat continue solid nesting season

Town officials remind beachgoers to be vigilant and keep dogs away.

Longboat Key
News

In Memoriam |
June 2, 2025

Carole Salmon

Carole Salmon, A longtime resident of Longboat Key, FL and Active Member of the Sarasota/Longboat Key community, passed away on May 31, at the age of 82.

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

By Adam Hughes |
July 1, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for June 16-20 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home tops the week's sales at $2,345,000.

East County
Real Estate

By Carter Weinhofer |
September 6, 2024

Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department gets refresher on marine rescues

The department's three shifts each recently spent a day on the water to brush up on rescue tactics.

Longboat Key
News

By Madison Bierl |
June 30, 2025

Manatee, Sarasota experts share 'lessons from the eye of the storm'

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance partnered with Florida Power & Light to shed some light on how best to prepare for hurricane season.

East County
Neighbors

By Vinnie Portell |
April 30, 2025

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Kaitlyn Will

The Cardinal Mooney sophomore has been a top player in her debut season.

Sarasota
Sports

By Madison Bierl |
May 9, 2025

Willis Elementary principal leaving for new challenge

Price said Willis has become her home away from home, but she was in need of a change.

East County
Schools

By Vinnie Portell |
February 11, 2025

Calusa hosts first Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation Charity Golf Scramble

Lennar donates 100% of proceeds back to the community foundation.

East County
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
March 30, 2025

New light shed on the fate of The Bay's Sunset Pier

Requirements by the Army Corps of Engineers for The Bay park's Sunset Pier inflates the cost by some $20 million.

Sarasota
News

By Adrian Moore, Eliza Terziev |
May 21, 2025

How to boost affordability

There are some simple steps Sarasota city and county can take to relieve the lack of housing that is affordable — and it’s not requiring public subsidies.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Dylan Campbell |
February 12, 2025

Sarasota basketball teams compete for district titles

Recapping how Sarasota's teams fared in their respective district tournaments.

Sarasota
Sports

By Observer Staff |
May 20, 2025

Miami men charged in 2023 Sarasota burglary, fatal traffic collision

The April 2023 crash killed a motorcyclist from Sarasota.

Sarasota
News

By Marty Fugate |
May 19, 2025

Asolo Rep stages a stirring 'come to Jesus' moment

Josh Rhodes' "Jesus Christ Superstar" delivers a fast, punchy rendition of the greatest story ever told.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

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 Monica Roman Gagnier |
June 18, 2025

Hermitage Artist Retreat leader hopes for smoother sailing

The Englewood arts incubator hosts its first beach event since being hit by two hurricanes in 2024.

Arts + Culture

By Andrew Warfield |
June 19, 2025

Resilience to floods may be on the way to St. Armands Key

The city of Sarasota has expressed interest in applying for Resilient SRQ funding to address four flood mitigation projects totaling $42 million, including $10 million for St. Armands Circle.