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By Dana Kampa |
May 26, 2025

Bird Key honors fallen heroes Memorial Day weekend

Bagpipe instrumentalist Gemma Briggs offers special tribute with patriotic songs, remembering her family members who served.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Adrian Moore |
October 18, 2023

‘Live Local’ will help affordability — a bit

The lack of affordably priced housing, especially rental housing near wage-earner jobs, remains one of Sarasota’s most vexing economic and social challenges.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
October 25, 2024

Columbia Restaurant on St. Armands to reopen Oct. 26

Cha Cha Coconuts is also back after nearly a month of work to repair damage from hurricanes.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Jay Heater |
May 7, 2025

Manatee's proposed $23.5 million purchase raises transparency issues

While buying a Lakewood Ranch building appears to be positive for East County, residents had little chance to offer input.

East County
Opinion

By Jim DeLa |
March 3, 2025

Local college administrators tackle issues with the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance

Administrators say partnerships with local businesses strengthen the economy.

East County
Business

By Vinnie Portell |
May 14, 2025

Lakewood Ranch graduate advances to US Open final qualifier

Parker Severs won a six-man playoff at Waterlefe Golf & River Club.

East County
Sports

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
March 31, 2025

Sarasota architect Frank Folsom Smith dies at age 93

The Virginia transplant designed Plymouth Harbor and helped shape downtown.

Arts + Culture

By Ian Swaby |
August 28, 2025

Key Chorale serves seniors with health challenges through choir sessions

The Sarasota organization offers Local Come Together Choir for senior enrichment at Town Square Sarasota and Where Are My Keys? Chorale at Senior Friendship Centers.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Adam Hughes |
October 7, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for Sept. 22-26 in Lakewood Ranch

A home in the Lake Club topped the week’s sales at $3.5 million.

East County
Real Estate

By Dana Kampa |
August 9, 2025

Longboat Key first responders enjoy midsummer cheer

Longboat Island Chapel members delivered lunch to firefighters and police officers on the Key last week as a thank you for their service to the community.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
June 1, 2025

Lakewood Ranch Farmers' Market offers produce and information

The Farmers Market is a year round event held every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

East County
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
September 4, 2024

Harvest House's reopened events space helps support emergency shelter services

The newly reopened venue will host gatherings that include fundraising events and weddings, while also generating revenue for the nonprofit's emergency services.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
April 2, 2025

Sarasota County begins fiscal year 2026 budget cycle

Sarasota County staff predicts a slowdown in property value escalation as it factors revenue based on no millage increase.

Sarasota
News

By Kat Wingert |
April 9, 2025

AI: The next new frontier?

While some media organizations are clamoring to be leaders in artificial intelligence, the Observer is following a different approach.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
February 13, 2025

Allegiant embarks on seven new routes from SRQ this week

Allegiant Air adds seven new routes from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airports following the airline's opening of five new gates in Concourse A.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
May 14, 2025

Fired workers threaten damage at construction site

Three men fired for not showing up for work were accused of threatening to shoot their former boss and make holes in drywall. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Madison Bierl |
August 18, 2025

New high school will be built in Lakewood Ranch

High School AAA is estimated to cost $200 million with the goal of opening in August 2027.

East County
Schools

By Andrew Warfield |
June 19, 2025

Resilience to floods may be on the way to St. Armands Key

The city of Sarasota has expressed interest in applying for Resilient SRQ funding to address four flood mitigation projects totaling $42 million, including $10 million for St. Armands Circle.