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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 4, 2013
Observer Media relaunches ThisWeekinSarasota.com

The Observer Media Group has added to its digital footprint with the relaunching of ThisWeekinSarasota.com, a local entertainment and events guide.

  • East County
  • News
The Longboat Key Town Commission will also discuss public alleys and bay access points in Longbeach Village at Town Hall today.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 11, 2013
Town Commission reviews Colony today

Town Manager Dave Bullock suggests Colony buildings should be torn down.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tina Beer sits with Gemma after an afternoon walk.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • January 30, 2014
Your Neighbor: Tina Beer

Bayview Acres resident and former educator Tina Beer walks five miles a day with her dog-walking business.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Josh Siegel Crews continue to work overnight to resurface and widen State Road 64, with construction extending from the Carlton Arms apartment community to Interstate 75.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 5, 2014
State Road 64 project overdue, over budget

FDOT will finish a project to expand State Road 64 by the end of March.

  • East County
  • News
Luna Cassandra and August Ray walk across the bridge.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 30, 2024
Project Pride marches 700-foot flag over Ringling Bridge

Project Pride described the event as an opportunity to "light the bridge our own way."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A sign in the north-end Village warns drivers of high water after Hurricane Debby passed Longboat Key.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 6, 2024
See the impact of Hurricane Debby around Longboat Key

Although it didn't experience a direct hit from the storm, Longboat Key still saw flooding, rainfall and heavy winds.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Carolyn Brown and Howard Tipton address the employees.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 24, 2024
Town employees recognized at annual lunch event

Longboat Key department heads and town commissioners thanked staff members for their hard work over the past year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch doctor charged with soliciting porn from minor
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 10, 2025
Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch doctor charged with soliciting porn from minor

Investigators say the chat took place on the social media platform Reddit.

  • East County
  • News
Tim Tebow speaks at the event.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 19, 2025
Former Gator Tim Tebow headlines Good Friday event at Payne Park

Good Friday at Payne Park, held by First Sarasota, also featured activities including an egg hunt.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Principal Rachel Shelley greets Maximiliano Lopez Zapata
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 19, 2024
Booker High grads share advice as they prepare for their next steps

Commencement speaker Annabelle Truong had an optimistic appraisal of the moment to share during the graduation ceremony for Booker High School on May 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Arrest made in shooting death of former Sarasota High football player
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 22, 2024
Arrest made in shooting death of former Sarasota High football player

Darryl Bernard Brookins, 28, was arrested May 22 in connection with the May 18 fatal shooting of Tommie L. Battie IV.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Big Z Band is the first act set to perform in a three-part concert series for the public.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 5, 2025
Savor the Sounds concert series returns to Longboat this spring

Big Z Band starts off the three-part chamber concert series on March 1 at the Town Center Green.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences float makes its way down Main Street.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 3, 2023
Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade lets it snow community spirit

The parade brought together organizations and businesses throughout the community to celebrate a theme of “Christmas Around the World.”

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Luther Archibald Youngs III (1935-2025)
  • In Memoriam |
  • May 29, 2025
Luther Archibald Youngs III

Luther Archibald Youngs III, 90, longtime resident of Longboat Key, Florida, passed away on May 17, 2025.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Dead fish washed ashore on Palma Sola Bay in August just north of Longboat Key, prompting water testing which found algal blooms.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • August 26, 2025
Potentially harmful algal bloom found just north of Longboat Key

A report of dead fish washed up in Palma Sola Bay led to water testing, which is raising alarm bells among environmental advocates.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Read Learn Dream Co-chair Patty Casey reading to A New Beginnings' pre-kindergarten Class.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 14, 2024
Siesta Kiwanis Club nurtures early reading

The Read Learn Dream program places books and other literacy-enhancing materials in the hands of preschoolers in select city schools.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Art in the Dark co-chairs are Veronika and Dr. Philip Ames, with their daughters, Mila and Vivian
  • By Janet Combs |
  • March 24, 2024
Art in the Dark gala raises funds to bring solutions into sight

The Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center's annual gala benefits those who have vision loss.

  • Black Tie
Lakewood Ranch's Benisa Jones combines her passions for writing and journals to design her own journals.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 17, 2024
Creativity on display at Creative Arts Association of Lakewood Ranch's fall art show

From jewelry to paintings to journals and more, the Creative Arts Association had a variety of works on display.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Evan Prince, a second grader at Freedom Elementary, poses next to his masterpiece, "Warm Colored Sky."
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 9, 2025
Manatee River Artists Guild celebrates 20 years of collaboration

Waterlefe residents and grade school students raise money each year for two local schools.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bob Waechter donated 2.2 acres to The Pines Foundation, sale proceeds from which will benefit the Sarasota organization.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2025
Land donation benefits Pines of Sarasota

Proceeds of the 2.2-acre parcel's sale will benefit organization.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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