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By Carter Weinhofer |
February 18, 2025

Spanish Main Yacht Club faces $13M lien from restoration company

The Servpro company from Michigan filed the lien due to unpaid invoices from the Longboat Key condominium community.

Longboat Key
News

By Ian Swaby |
August 31, 2024

Kids set sail in annual Labor Day Regatta

Sarasota Youth Sailing took the helm from Sarasota Sailing Squadron for the event's 76th year.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
January 9, 2025

Scooter of the Beach reflects on over 30 years as a lifeguard

Scot Ruberg, also known as Scooter of the Beach, has become Siesta Key's most celebrated lifeguard.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
October 14, 2024

Sarasota City Commission District 2: Ron Kashden

Meet the candidate.

Elections

By Andrew Warfield |
March 19, 2024

18-story condo tower is back before Sarasota city staff

Slightly shorter and with more commercial space, Obsidian still faces opposition from Bay Plaza residents. Approval will also require zoning code adjustments by staff.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
April 2, 2025

Manatee County prioritizes Braden River in stormwater plans

Clearing the Braden River's banks of debris and downed trees landed in the first phase of a nearly $10 million project.

East County
News

By Dana Kampa |
March 18, 2025

After 30-plus years of managing Beachplace, head staffer bids farewell

Family and friends commended Maintenance Manager Bob Kolesa for his three decades of hard work keeping things running smoothly at the condominium complex.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
January 9, 2025

Artist of palm frond creations to hold exhibition at Art Ovation Hotel

Peggy Roberts started creating animals from palm fronds in her retirement, as a showcase of upcycling.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
November 22, 2024

All Faiths Food Bank distributes turkeys at Ed Smith Stadium

With the help of the Baltimore Orioles, the food bank distributed 904 turkeys on Nov. 20, and has a goal of giving out 13,500 turkeys this Thanksgiving season.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
August 28, 2024

Foundation for Dreams strikes a deal with Manatee County on 62-acre property

The nonprofit that serves children with disabilities signed a 10-year license agreement with Manatee County.

East County
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
December 3, 2024

Lakewood Ranch music producer knows all the chords

Morgan Bettes Angell has plenty of experience under her belt as she prepares for the Ranch's first blues festival.

Arts + Culture

By Marty Fugate |
January 15, 2025

Ken Ludwig takes a creative journey with Asolo Repertory Theatre

Ludwig talks about developing his Asolo Rep world premiere, "Lady Molly of Scotland Yard," in Sarasota.

Arts + Culture

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
January 1, 2025

Step out in 2025 with these Sarasota arts events

From "Funny Girl" to "Figaro," here are eight shows that you won't want to miss in the new year.

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff |
December 17, 2024

Sarasota ranks second in US in GoFundMe giving

More than 500 active fundraising campaigns are active in this area.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
February 17, 2025

Longboat nature parks still need major repairs before reopening

Caused by the hurricanes, the replacement of park boardwalks, the town boat ramp and the town dock could cost around $2 million.

Longboat Key
News

By Mark Gordon |
January 30, 2025

Friends and co-workers of Rod Hershberger shed light on his wisdom

When Rod Hershberger, founder and former CEO of PGT Innovations, speaks, people listen. With a genuine pay-it-forward philosophy, his north star is helping others — a testament to his reputation as a truly nice guy.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

By Mark Gordon |
May 15, 2024

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance thrives as it turns 20

As the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance readies to shed itself of its teenage years, a leader with a steady hand helps guide the organization on some big goals and aspirations.