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By Carter Weinhofer |
March 13, 2025

Town to host blood drive March 19

The town of Longboat Key will host a blood drive on Wednesday, March 19, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
October 14, 2024

Sarasota City Commission District 2: Ron Kashden

Meet the candidate.

Elections

By Elizabeth King |
February 22, 2025

Turkish restaurant owners open cafe in Sarasota's Gulf Gate

The owners of Divan in Sarasota have started a coffee shop and cafe nearby.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Observer Staff |
February 4, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Feb. 6-12

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Ian Swaby |
September 11, 2024

Author Lucy Tobias describes the joys of exploring nature at a slow pace

Tobias just released "Floating in Florida," which takes her enjoyment of Florida into its waters.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
April 5, 2025

St. Armands church celebrates installation of pipe organ years in the making

With more than 2,000 pipes involved, the new organ at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church brings a bold musical presence to the Circle.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
October 17, 2023

Manatee studies cost of moving county boundary on future development

Commissioners vary whether to hold the Future Area Development Boundary, get rid of it or move it east.

East County
News

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 Laura Lyon |
February 17, 2025

SMART joins forces with a similar nonprofit

Two nonprofits with a similar focus — helping people through horse therapy — have merged into one organization.

East County
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
March 3, 2025

Longboat PD warns of common scams for gift cards, electronic payments

The department said it’s important to verify a request if it seems suspicious or marked as ‘urgent.’

Longboat Key
News

By Siesta Key Oyster Bar |
August 22, 2024

Sunday Funday! New SKOB Brunch Is Egg-cellent

Siesta Key Oyster Bar Chef Devon’s rolls out a brand new brunch menu every Sunday 9am to 11:30am.

Arts + Entertainment
Spotlight Partners

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 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 Observer Staff |
March 26, 2025

Playful hair pulling reported as battery

Platonic friends face police scrutiny after a man pulls a woman's hair because "she likes it," he said. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Vinnie Portell |
March 26, 2025

Winning is no sweat for Riverview softball

An undefeated start has been secondary for a Rams team focused on fun.

Sarasota
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
March 19, 2025

Developer accused of scare tactics over Mira Mar preservation

The either/or scenario of twin condo towers to provide capital to preserve the historic structure, or a 10-story apartment "box," was continued by the Planning Board until April.