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In Memoriam |
April 9, 2026

Thomas H Wentz

Thomas H Wentz, III, 82, passed away on February 6, 2026. Born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on May 31, 1943, to Thomas H Wentz and Mary Jane Miller Wentz.

Sarasota
Tributes & Obituaries

By Lori Sax |
March 27, 2026

Safe Children Coalition names 2026 Champions for Children

During its annual Giving Breakfast, the organization recognized three honorees for their work in helping children in the community.

Black Tie

By Matt Walsh |
May 13, 2026

Lessons on how not to do it

The Sarasota tax collector-school board dispute has reached a partial resolution. Taking the high road can bring it to the best ending.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Dana Kampa |
April 21, 2026

Togetherness at heart of Faith 250 community cleanup

Community members with all of Longboat Key's religious organizations united for an interfaith roadside cleanup, breakfast and morning service.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
May 13, 2026

Longboat sweets shop owner pens Hollywood-centric book

Gary Hagen, owner of Elegant Lady Cheesecake Parlor, has brought his love for Hollywood from the shop to the written page with his first book.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

In Memoriam |
March 31, 2026

Geordie Rauch

George Washington Rauch IV, known to everyone as Geordie, passed away unexpectedly on March 4, 2026, in Sarasota, Florida, after suffering a sudden cardiac event. He was 45 years old.

Sarasota
Tributes & Obituaries

By Ian Swaby |
April 25, 2026

Parents and staff cook up meals in support of arts education

The fourth annual Cooking for the Arts supported the Southside School Foundation for the Arts, which funds various arts initiatives at the elementary school.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
May 18, 2026

Sarasota Orchestra announces anonymous $12 million Music Center donation

Close to $87 million in donations have been publicly announced toward the Fruitville Road campus.

Arts + Culture

By Andrew Warfield |
March 25, 2026

Rezoning clears the way for Plymouth Harbor expansion

Rezoning will permit Plymouth Harbor continuing care retirement community will build 153 new independent living apartments at its campus on Coon Key.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
April 2, 2026

New city manager finds dream job at Sarasota City Hall

Karie Friling had a long-time dream of retiring to Florida. She will arrive earlier than expected as the new Sarasota city manager.

Sarasota
News

By Adam Hughes |
June 17, 2026

Top residential real estate sales for June 1-5 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Bird Key home on North Warbler Lane tops the week’s sales at $6.55 million.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Observer Staff |
May 11, 2026

Sunday morning crash kills 18-year-old on Interstate 75

No one else was hurt in the Sarasota County incident, FHP says.

Sarasota
News

By Marty Fugate |
March 27, 2026

An architectural landmark receives recognition

The World Monuments Fund honored Anne and Bob Essner with its inaugural Stewardship Award for Modernist Homes, recognizing a restoration that helped preserve a Sarasota icon.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
April 28, 2026

Officers, community connect over coffee at new social event

As part of its latest outreach efforts, the Longboat Key Police Department invited residents to bring and chat about their interesting rides for a "Cops, Cars and Coffee" themed meetup.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By S.T. Cardinal |
April 21, 2026

Murder suspect arrested on Longboat Key

A 44-year-old Parrish man was arrested on second-degree murder stemming from a cocaine overdose.

Longboat Key
News

By Ian Swaby |
May 25, 2026

Sarasota residents honor sacrifices at Memorial Day Parade

The parade, held May 25, headed through downtown Sarasota and was followed by a ceremony at J.D. Hamel Park.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By S.T. Cardinal |
May 26, 2026

An allegedly aggressive dog gets visit from Longboat police

Police responded to a reported aggressive dog at Bayfront Park, who seemed rather friendly when officers arrived. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
News

By S.T. Cardinal |
May 18, 2026

A woman approached by her ex at a beach an hour away from home calls Longboat Police

Months after the two broke up, and with suspicions of being followed, a woman called police on her ex boyfriend. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.