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The building located at 540 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 14, 2025
Former Tidewell building under new ownership after $2.1M sale

The new owner, a full-time Longboat Key resident, will continue with a commercial lease business model and plans to make renovations to upgrade the property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Stellan Salander, 5, holds a bunny.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 19, 2025
Easter eggs and animals feature in Siesta Key's Easter Egg Hunt

The annual event, held by the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce on the grounds of Siesta Key Chapel, involved different community organizations.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Weight-loss drugs still require lifestyle changes
  • By Mirabai Holland |
  • April 28, 2025
Weight-loss drugs still require lifestyle changes

If you have to use the semaglutide medicines for weight loss, you still need exercise and a balanced diet.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Ethan Hacker, Braden River Middle School band director since February 2024.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • April 2, 2025
New Braden River Middle teacher takes concert band to superior ratings

Ethan Hacker has his band finely tuned only a year after he took over the program.

  • East County
  • Schools
Rising Star Award winner Rome Flynn poses with Sarasota Film Festival President and Chairman Mark Famiglio at the 27th annual edition of the festival.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 14, 2025
'Mistura' and 'The Librarians' win top jury prizes at Sarasota Film Festival

Audience awards go to "Being Maria" for best narrative and "The Light They Cast" for best documentary.

  • Arts + Culture
Naples' Kaata Mrachek and Bradenton's Laurence Lederer dance to the beat during the inaugural Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival Dec. 7 at Waterside Place.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 8, 2024
All smiles after blues festival in Lakewood Ranch

Top talent, perfect weather leaves music fans thrilled at Waterside Place.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This was a busy few opening weeks so far
  • By Michael Harris |
  • October 8, 2024
This was a busy few opening weeks so far

In Michael Harris' first three weeks as managing editor of the Longboat and Sarasota Observers, the area has had two hurricanes.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Sarasota Style is a new lifestyle shop featuring apparel and more that is slated to open on St. Armands Circle at the end of the year.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • May 13, 2025
New retail, lifestyle shop to open on St. Armands Circle

Co-owner Malia Price eagerly anticipates the opening of her new store, The Sarasota Style, a lifestyle brand to feature clothes, accessories and items by local artisans.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Debbie Coulter, Beth Otto, Jana Pendery and Terri Guthier get in the Kentucky Derby spirit on Saturday at Lo' Key Island Grille.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • May 5, 2025
Kentuckians in Longboat Key root on derby contestants

Lo' Key Island Grille owners said considering one hails from Lexington, they couldn't pass up hosting a watch party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch Communities' Nicole Hackel was named the Young Leaders Alliance Member of the Year at the Next Gen Awards Thursday at Lakewood Ranch Country Club.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 16, 2025
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance presents its Next Gen Awards

Lakewood Ranch Communities' Nicole Hackel earns the Young Leaders Alliance' Member of the Year award.

  • East County
  • Business
A performance takes place at a Reggae Block Party in 2024.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 25, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 27-April 2

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The cast of "Syncopated Avenue," which plays at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe through May 25.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • April 23, 2025
Tap dance is the star of WBTT's 'Syncopated Avenue'

Nate and Michael Jacobs' musical revue at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe tells the history of tap with a show within a show.

  • Arts + Culture
Road rage incident continues for several miles
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2025
Road rage incident continues for several miles

An aggressive driver tails a couple driving separate vehicles from South Tamiami Trail to St. Armands. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
City development standards manual receives first update in 22 years
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 10, 2024
City development standards manual receives first update in 22 years

Design and development standard have evolved, but the city of Sarasota's manual hasn't been updated since 2002.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alexandra Gutierrez and Aliah Reyes enjoy a break between songs during their performance.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • April 5, 2025
Imagine school at Lakewood Ranch showcases students' artistic talents

"Artistry & Insights" features a collage of artwork and music.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Friends Laura Salata and Melissa Monoki are preparing to open a brand-new BODYBAR Pilates studio in Lakewood Ranch on Jan. 20.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • December 26, 2024
New Year's resolution leads to new Lakewood Ranch Pilates studio

Two friends mix community and exercise with new Bodybar Pilates location.

  • East County
  • Business
Mira Mar has stood on South Palm Avenue since 1923.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 4, 2025
Rezoning process begins for Mira Mar Plaza

Seaward Development had its first hearing before the city's Development Review Committee for its plan to save the historic Sarasota building and add two 18-story towers to the site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rite Technology's Wayne Parrish, representing the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance, was the dunkee, in a carnival style game during the Block Party and Club Day April 11 at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 11, 2025
Block Party and Club Day draws hundreds to Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

The annual event introduces clubs and businesses to the community.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Myakka's Zach Putnal, says his former Principal Tom Redmon always impressed him with his patriotism.
  • 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
CEO Brad Jones with COO and event chair Alison Thomas.
  • By Janet Combs |
  • February 26, 2025
The Haven hosts casino night at annual gala

The organization raised funds to help it provide essential services and support for children, teens and adults with disabilities and their families.

  • Black Tie
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