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By Dana Kampa |
January 21, 2025

Observer Challenge tennis tournament players praise new format

Participants in the 25th annual Observer Challenge tennis tournament widely praised the new format of brackets, which eliminated singles matches.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
March 26, 2025

Kolter declines Quay developer's overture for park space

The developer of One Park extended an offer to give Block 9 in The Quay to the city if Kolter Urban would donate a connecting portion of the Hyatt redevelopment site.

Sarasota
News

By Dana Kampa |
February 3, 2025

Longboat Kiwanis welcomes new members amid busy season

Kiwanis Club members held their first monthly meeting of 2025, making plans for pancake socials and more.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
April 1, 2025

Invasive plants removed from Ted Sperling Park

With the help of a $75,000 federal grant, Sarasota County has replaced invasive species with native plants.

Sarasota
News

By Dylan Campbell |
January 22, 2025

Wrestler reaches elite level by being a gym rat at Braden River High

Senior wrestler Matthew Ireland looks to be a medal contender at the 2A state tournament in Kissimmee.

East County
Sports

By Lesley Dwyer |
April 11, 2024

Will new residents sound off about racetrack noise?

Two more housing developments are being proposed within a few miles of two racetracks in Manatee County.

East County
News

In Memoriam |
February 17, 2025

Charles Joseph (“C.J.”) Nager

C.J. Nager died peacefully at his home at Freedom Village of Bradenton, in Bradenton, Florida, on February 3, 2025.

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

By Ian Swaby |
February 6, 2025

Sarasota students face crackdown on cellphone usage

The Sarasota School Board looks to tighten disciplinary policy for cellphone use on campuses.

Sarasota
Schools

By Carter Weinhofer |
April 10, 2024

Restaurant's oyster program helps diners become environmental stewards

Chiles Hospitality recently partnered with Gulf Shellfish Institute to bring vertical oyster gardens to Mar Vista and send some home with diners.

Longboat Key
News

By Jay Heater |
March 8, 2025

Little library, big mission in Lakewood Ranch

Country Club East Park is the site of another Little Free Library.

East County
Neighbors

By Lori Sax |
January 2, 2025

Selby Gardens lights up the night for New Year's Eve Gala

The evening featured dinner, performances, dancing and a front-row seat to bayfront fireworks.

Black Tie

By Vinnie Portell |
February 3, 2025

Myakka City Elementary adapts to the times in literacy battle

Literacy Night is one of several efforts teachers use to get actual books in their students' hands.

East County
Schools

By Carter Weinhofer |
December 17, 2024

Porsche enthusiasts gather for 20th anniversary of St. Armands show

Porsches in the Park 2024 drew a crowd of car lovers admiring the lineup of new and vintage porsche on St. Armands Circle.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
March 19, 2025

Sarasota Ballet finally presents Sir Frederick Ashton's 'Romeo and Juliet'

The Florida premiere of the romantic, rarely seen ballet was delayed by the pandemic.

Arts + Culture

By Carter Weinhofer |
February 27, 2025

Bay Isles Association recognizes town personnel for hurricane response

At its annual community forum, the Bay Isles Association honored Longboat Key town staff and Bay Isles board members for their efforts during hurricane recovery.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
January 30, 2025

Colson Hotel purchase ensures preservation of Black history landmark

A coalition acquired the century-old former hotel for Black residents in the Rosemary District from a developer with plans sell it for adaptive reuse.