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Bay Isles Parkway is a common access road for drivers to get to Publix and the surrounding shops.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 21, 2025
Town considers ownership of Bay Isles Parkway, pedestrian tunnel

With the Bay Isles Association wanting to divest ownership and maintenance of these assets, the town of Longboat Key is considering an agreement to take over ownership.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Juice Pod serves cold press juices, smoothies, bowls, wellness shots and specialty toasts.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 5, 2025
The Juice Pod is open on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

After a series of setbacks, owners Tali and Jeremy Williams are up and running with the brand's first Florida franchise.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
From left to right, Bruce Udell, Howard Kilman, Mark Gordon and David Fried outside Leket Israel, the country's largest food bank.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 30, 2025
Israel: A Love story

Lots of people told me going to Israel would be a life-changing trip. They were right.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Our priority: birds, people?
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 24, 2024
Our priority: birds, people?

There is a simple solution to the proposed rezoning of the Smith Farm. The Audubon Society and stargazers should buy it.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
  • May 5, 2025
Go Ahead and Do It: Kayaking SRQ

Let Kayaking SRQ show you our home, backyard and passion for more than 40 years — great for nature, animal and photography lovers!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Spotlight Partners
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Spencer Levin watches as his ball rolls toward the pin on the par-3 No. 15 at Lakewood National. Levin shot 75.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • April 17, 2025
Low scores dominate in first round of the LECOM Suncoast Classic

Jorge Fernandez Valdez leads the Korn Ferry Tour event with a 61.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 1, 2024
APRIL FOOL: FPL calls quits on undergrounding, will begin overgrounding utilities

After the undergrounding utility project faced one too many hiccups, Florida Power & Light decided to revert to overhead utilities.

  • April Fools
Arts Advocates honors Andy Sandberg with Luminaire Award
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2025
Arts Advocates honors Andy Sandberg with Luminaire Award

The prize celebrates outstanding contributions to Sarasota arts.

  • Arts + Culture
Nolan Middle School student Danni Hammond poses with her cow ahead of the Manatee County Fair.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • January 15, 2025
Don't miss these events at the Manatee County Fair

Key information as the Manatee County Fair begins its 2025 run in Palmetto.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
From left, Sarasota County EDC's Josh Ewen, Erin Silk and board member and County Commissioner Ron Cutsinger.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 27, 2025
Sarasota EDC adapts to county funding cut

The Economic Development Corp. of Sarasota County is responding to the business tax elimination by employing greater efficiencies.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Max Roll and Jonathan Acosta star in Asolo Rep's "Good Night, Oscar."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 11, 2025
'Good Night, Oscar' captures a tortured celebrity caught in a harsh spotlight

Asolo Rep's gripping production takes audiences back to Oscar Levant's soul-baring appearance on Jack Paar's talk show.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota softball dog-piled in the pitcher's circle after securing the final out against Riverview Sumner on May 15.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • May 22, 2025
Second-chance Sailors advance to state final four

Sarasota High softball has returned to the final four for the first time since 2015.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Emma Burke |
  • February 28, 2025
Sand Bucket List: Must-Try Adventures for a Sun-Soaked Summer

Here are the absolute must-do activities, must-visit spots and must-see sights to make this summer in Sarasota and Manatee counties unforgettable!

  • Sarasota
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Hurricane Milton at 9 p.m. Oct. 9, 2024, shortly after making landfall near Siesta Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 5, 2024
Hurricane Milton news, updates in Sarasota, Manatee

Hurricane Milton made landfall near Lido and Siesta keys at 8:30 p.m. Oct. 9 as a Category 3 storm. Access to the barrier islands, including Casey, Manasota, Siesta and Longboat keys, remains closed as the post-storm search-and-rescue mission is completed.

  • Hurricane Season
The town is hopeful power lines and poles will be removed ahead of peak hurricane season.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • April 27, 2023
Power lines targeted for removal before peak hurricane season

The town of Longboat Key hopes poles and power lines can be removed by August to avoid hurricane damages.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
CFO Sheila McLean presents the tentative budget and millage to commissioners on Sept. 12.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 13, 2024
Commissioners propose tax cut for Manatee County residents

If the proposal is approved at the Sept. 24 Commission meeting, the millage will be reduced by .15 mills.

  • East County
  • News
Sisterhood for Good founder Angela Massaro-Fain says many who attend the nonprofit's All That Jazz, Cabaret for a Cause Feb. 21 will dress to the jazz age of Chicago during Prohibition.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 10, 2025
When it comes to philanthropy, Sisterhood for Good can dress the part

All That Jazz: Cabaret for a Cause will raise thousands for Lakewood Ranch-area nonprofits.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A rendering by PSDW Architecture of the proposed new Sarasota Youth Sailing facility at City Island.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 27, 2025
Sarasota Sailing Squadron makes big plans for growth

As the Sarasota Sailing Squadron faces hurricane damage repairs and builds a new youth sailing education facility, the city of Sarasota is extending the organization a longer lease on life.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota High sophomore Braedon Mackay and the Sailors would have had to defeat Venice, the No. 4 team in Florida, twice to advance past the regional playoffs.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • April 10, 2025
The 2025 prep softball and baseball stars of Sarasota

These players have been the best on the diamond this spring.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Fifth grader Grace Welden (front), won the grand champion dairy goat award. She is pictured here with her goat Paddy Whack and three generations of family members involved in agriculture: her grandfather Chuck Johnston, aunt Sarah Herlihy, brother Eli Welden, 5, mother Katie Johnston, father JR Welden, grandmother Peggy Johnston and aunt Jessica Duncan.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 19, 2025
Community finds a spotlight at Sarasota County Fair

Held from March 14-23, the fair features rides, food, livestock exhibits, entertainment and more, with chances for community members to showcase their own projects.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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