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By Elizabeth King |
March 28, 2025

After a battering from Helene and Milton, Casey Key roars back to life

The past hurricane season hit Casey Key hard. Yet a sign things are getting better lies in the renewal of a popular beach pastime: parking hassles. "The biggest complaint I've seen from people," says one business owner, "is (lack of) beach parking."

Siesta Key
News

By Observer Staff |
July 11, 2025

Selby Gardens names new board leadership

Katherine Martucci and Jeannie Russell have been elected chair and vice chair by the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Board of Trustees.

Sarasota
Business

By Lesley Dwyer |
October 23, 2025

Director of Manatee Technical College Law Enforcement Academy retires

Jay Romine served 33 years in law enforcement and over 12 years as a director at MTC in Lakewood Ranch.

East County
Schools

By Andrew Warfield |
March 15, 2025

SRQ airport opens new observation area facility

Now paved, striped and secured from passing traffic, the new plane spotting area at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport includes a playground, shade structure and air traffic control audio.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
July 22, 2025

Circus Arts Conservatory board elects new leadership

Julie Harris succeeds Shari Ashman as board chair, while Ken Woodworth becomes vice-chair.

Arts + Culture

By Andrew Warfield |
August 5, 2025

Design and perhaps location changes affect 10th Street roundabout sculpture

For safety reasons, the small fish in the Seagrass sculpture selected for the roundabout at 10th Street and U.S. 41 have been removed while the location choice remains in flux.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
November 17, 2024

No fines added after final St. Regis hearing finds resort in violation

After a slew of lighting violations resulted in $6,850 of fines, representatives from the St. Regis say resort staff is working on compliance and education.

Longboat Key
News

By Adam Hughes |
November 11, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for Oct. 27-31 in Lakewood Ranch

A home in Reserve at Harbour Walk topped the week’s sales at $4.025 million.

East County
Real Estate

By Carter Weinhofer |
June 4, 2025

Starbucks still planned for Longboat Key plaza

Despite common beliefs, Longboat Key has no prohibition on franchises or chains, but the property would need a special exception from the Planning and Zoning Board to put in a restaurant.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
October 24, 2025

Sarasota Memorial Hospital ranked among best in Florida

SMH-Sarasota is ranked the No. 6 hospital in Florida among Newsweek's Best-in-State 2025 list.

Sarasota
News

By Dana Kampa |
March 22, 2025

Meet Longboat Chamber of Commerce's newest addition

Event coordinator Ellen Thomas looks forward to offering new activities for Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
Business

By Dana Kampa |
June 3, 2025

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 S.T. Cardinal |
August 26, 2025

Potentially harmful algal bloom found just north of Longboat Key

A report of dead fish washed up in Palma Sola Bay led to water testing, which is raising alarm bells among environmental advocates.

Longboat Key
News

By S.T. Cardinal |
August 27, 2025

Neighboring police collaboration increases public safety on Gulf Coast

Longboat Key and Sarasota police departments and law enforcement agencies sign memorandums of understanding that allow the organizations to work together to fight crime, respond to emergencies and search for missing persons.

Longboat Key
News

By Jay Heater |
April 11, 2025

Principal's reunion epitomizes Myakka's connection with its school

Tom Redmon honored in Myakka as prelude to historic school walkthrough.

East County
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
June 30, 2025

Debut Miss Longboat Key shares experience competing for state title

Madison VandenBrekel, who spent her summers growing up on Longboat Key, said she enjoyed connecting with fellow competitors at her first pageant of this scale.