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The Longbeach home was built in 1953 and has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,723 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 20, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for August 4-8 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A home in Regent Court on Longboat Club Road tops the week’s sales at $30.3 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Sarasota has been ranked the nation's fourth most neighborly city by Neighbor.com.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 3, 2023
Sarasota named the fourth most neighborly city in US

The national ranking of the 100 largest metros comes from a peer-to-peer storage solutions company.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Author Colson Whitehead, New York Times bestselling author and luncheon speaker
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 11, 2024
Library Foundation celebrates Sarasota's public libraries with author Colson Whitehead

The best-selling author delighted the more than 600 luncheon attendees with his special brand of humor.

  • Black Tie
Kim Wheeler, Jane Summerville and Bev Fisher
  • By Janet Combs |
  • February 18, 2024
Sarasota Orchestra celebrates 75 with a special concert and gala

Supporters gathered to celebrate the orchestra's 75th birthday, making it the longest running continuous symphony in Florida.

  • Black Tie
Construction of a new roundabout at Ringling Boulevard and Pine Place is expected to take nine months to complete.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 24, 2024
Roundabout road closure to begin this weekend

The intersection of Ringling Boulevard and Pine Place will be closed until January 2025.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Margery and Charles Barancik
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 27, 2024
Applications open for TIME Fellowship grants

Sarasota County Schools educators are eligible for grants of up to $12,000 awarded by the Barancik Foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
TD Bank is opening a treat-dispensing ATM for dogs on Oct. 17 at its branch on Clark Road.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 13, 2025
Bank branch caters to canine clientele on Clark Road

TD Bank rolls out an automated treat machine in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Andre Herke, Thomas Herke, 3, and Jennifer Herke dressed as pumpkins.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 2, 2025
Families head to Sarasota's Cherokee Park for trick-or-treating

The neigborhood is one of Sarasota's most popular locations on Halloween night.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Event Chair Cassandra Hafner and Manatee County Medical Society President Kinga Porter set the tone for the gala with dramatic red dresses.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 14, 2025
And the Oscar goes to charity in Lakewood Ranch

The Manatee County Medical Society Gala has an "Oscars" theme at the Grove Ballroom.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Debi and Mike O'Leary take a look at the tree.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 6, 2025
Sarasota annual tree lighting takes place at Selby Five Points

Turnout was high for the event, which combined the Fresh Fridays block party with the lighting of the Christmas tree.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
District 2 Commissioner Penny Gold walks in a parade in 2021.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • February 5, 2026
Longboat commissioner appointed to National League of Cities committee

District 2 Commissioner Penny Gold has been appointed to serve on NLC’s Finance, Administration and Intergovernmental Relations Committee.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
  • August 4, 2025
Skip the Bridge and Take the Gulf Islands Ferry

Hop aboard the Gulf Islands Ferry and turn a regular day into a mini escape.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Spotlight Partners
Sponsored Content
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2024
2024 arts summer camps in Sarasota, Manatee

Check out the arts camps available in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Summer Fun Guide
‘Session of the century’
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 31, 2023
‘Session of the century’

Credit Florida lawmakers for going big with legislation that will change Florida for the better.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 1, 2010
Longboat tar baby: a cell tower

It's becoming the Br'er Rabbit tar baby of Longboat Key - subject of cell towers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Joe Bruno Sr.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 22, 2023
Three generations of jazz: The Bruno family loves to perform

A love of music has been passed down in the family for generations.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessi Smith |
  • September 10, 2012
TWIS Travel is here to hook you up with Delray Beach hotspots

TWIS Travel is here to hook you up with Delray Beach hotspots

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Braden River High boys basketball team defeated rival Lakewood Ranch 38-37 in overtime of the Class 4A-District 10 championship Feb. 11 to capture the program’s first district title.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 28, 2011
YEAR IN SPORTS: A Look Back

The year 2011 was one of the most eventful in recent history for East County sports. In the past 12 months, we've celebrated local teams capturing district, regional and state championships. We've seen our talented athletes and teams make school history. And we've watched them overcome unexpected coaching changes.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • September 4, 2019
Longboat Key Town Commissioners back from hiatus and ready to work

After a two-month recess, the Town Commission resumes regular meetings on Sept. 9.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Everyone needs a little support now and then. In the Sarasota region, groups abound to help people deal with life-changing events that alter their reality.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 18, 2018
Help is available

Support groups in our region

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