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By Vinnie Portell |
February 27, 2025

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Marayah Stuart

Booker guard scored 31 points with 13 steals across two regional playoff wins.

Sarasota
Sports

By Dana Kampa |
August 5, 2025

Texas flood survivors gain support from Longboat Key church

Congregation members raised more than $21,000 to support the recovering community, inspired by familial connections.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

In Memoriam |
August 19, 2025

Joseph Evans Lembo

Joseph Evans Lembo, 61, passed away on August 7, 2025, following a brief illness.

East County
Tributes & Obituaries

By Madison Bierl |
July 14, 2025

California-based jewelry company opens location at UTC mall

Gorjana makes Sarasota its 106th location.

East County
Business

By Jim DeLa |
February 18, 2025

Cracker Trail lures riders to a vanishing Old Florida

The Cracker Trail Ride "either gets on you or in you."

East County
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
July 22, 2025

Circus Arts Conservatory board elects new leadership

Julie Harris succeeds Shari Ashman as board chair, while Ken Woodworth becomes vice-chair.

Arts + Culture

By Andrew Warfield |
July 2, 2025

New stormwater department to separate from Public Works

Citing public perception of slow response to 2024 flood mitigation, the Sarasota County Commission votes to remove that function from the Public Works Department.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
April 10, 2024

Seawalls can now be up to 6 feet tall on Longboat Key

The change raises the maximum allowable height from 4.5 feet to 6 feet and aligns with the town's long-term sea-level rise and resilience plan.

Longboat Key
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
April 29, 2025

Longboat Key earns high marks in 2025 Citizen Survey

Residents continue to express high satisfaction with the quality of life, and insights show town communications remained strong throughout Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Longboat Key
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
March 16, 2025

Christ Church moves forward with long-term expansion plan

The church hopes to increase parking and add outdoor space for the organization by repurposing the lot at 6350 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
August 12, 2025

City undergoes billing system change for water customers

Beginning in October, the city of Sarasota will implement electronic payment system InvoiceCloud for water bills, shift convenience fees to customers.

Sarasota
News

By Mark Gordon |
May 15, 2025

Sarasota Paradise brings a whole new level of soccer to Lakewood Ranch

A dogged Swedish soccer player-turned-coach-turned-team owner is determined to push through on an ambitious goal: to sustain professional soccer in the region.

East County
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
September 5, 2024

Bobby Jones clubhouse plans land in the rough

With sudden unease about the scope and cost, Sarasota city commissioners table site plan approval for the $9 million facility at the city-owned golf course.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
May 14, 2025

Former Tidewell building under new ownership after $2.1M sale

The new owner, a full-time Longboat Key resident, will continue with a commercial lease business model and plans to make renovations to upgrade the property.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
August 28, 2024

Another new development planned for Golden Gate Point

Pier 550 is set to bring 54 more luxury condos to the residential enclave on the edge or Sarasota Bay.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
January 21, 2025

Country Club Shores turn lane construction to start in February

The construction timeline will last through the upcoming peak season, but a traffic plan will prevent major traffic delays, Longboat Key town officials say.

Longboat Key
News

By Eric Garwood |
June 4, 2025

Neal launches new home development in Lakewood Ranch

Waterbury Park will offer 21 homesites in the rapidly growing eastern segment of the community.

East County
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
October 22, 2024

Christ Church to host food drive

On Wednesday, Oct. 30, Christ Church of Longboat Key will host a food drive to benefit Our Daily Bread of Bradenton, which provides assistance for people in need after the recent hurricanes.