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By Madison Bierl |
May 14, 2025

Willis Elementary fifth grader wins contest with essay on grandma

Mark Eubanks won the Florida Retired Educators Association contest for Manatee County with his essay "Chess with my grandma."

East County
Schools

By Marty Fugate |
April 7, 2025

The Sarasota Players takes audiences 'Into the Woods'

This spellbinding musical by Sondheim and Lapine asks what happens after "happily ever after."

Arts + Culture

By Andrew Warfield |
March 26, 2025

Sarasota crime rate drops 40% in two years

Police Chief Rex Troche attributes the downward trend in overall crime — a reduction of 22.2% in 2024, not including the homicides — to continued advancements in using technology.

Sarasota
News

By Ryan Kohn |
August 20, 2024

East County Athlete of the Week: Phoenix Scanlan

The Lakewood Ranch High sophomore girls golfer wants to get the Mustangs back to the state tournament.

East County
Sports

By Carter Weinhofer |
August 27, 2024

Developer ready to make commercial plaza a reality on Longboat Key

The project will provide over 14,000 square feet of commercial space among six spaces in a prime mid-Key location along Gulf of Mexico Drive.

Longboat Key
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
January 12, 2025

Gulfside Road beach nourishment to finish by end of January

While the temporary sand placement will save the beach in the short term, Longboat Key's coastal engineer will start the permitting process for a long-term solution.

Longboat Key
News

By Eric Garwood |
April 14, 2025

Longboat Key's Wicker Inn tells its fans it won't reopen

Damaged in 2024's storms, the iconic resort is for sale.

Longboat Key
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
March 25, 2025

Resident calls police to solve heavy traffic delay on island

The complainant called emergency services about the seasonal traffic backups on the island. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Ian Swaby |
March 27, 2025

Balcony opera performances share the music form with the public

Apprentice artists have joined the lineup in the Sarasota Opera's weekly performance for the public, held each Saturday on the balcony.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Vinnie Portell |
March 12, 2025

Lakewood Ranch Adult Soccer Club embraces its differences

The club features 38 nationalities among its 145 members.

East County
Sports

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
April 9, 2025

Take Tammy's trolley to learn all about Sarasota

Discover Sarasota offers hassle-free tours of the city's architecture, history and culture.

Arts + Culture

By Carter Weinhofer |
February 12, 2025

Town Commission candidates gear up for contested 2025 election

At an election forum hosted by Miracle on the Key and the Men’s Club of the Temple Beth Israel, the candidates had an opportunity to discuss their positions on Longboat Key issues.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
January 14, 2025

City wins federal grant for Complete Streets projects

A $12 million RAISE grant will provide the bulk of the funding to convert several blocks of 10th Street and Boulevard of the Arts.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
April 14, 2024

100-unit affordable housing project faces design hurdles

Lofts on Lemon II would bring urgently needed working-class housing to Sarasota's downtown.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
December 18, 2024

Spanish Main Yacht Club almost recovered from hurricane damage

Two months after hurricanes Helene and Milton, residents of the condominium community are still unable to live in their units, but the board said the recovery effort is turning a corner.

Longboat Key
News

By Ian Swaby |
March 18, 2025

Shamrock Pub celebrates St. Patrick’s Day

The pub hosted a four-day party in honor of the holiday, featuring live music and dancers.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
May 12, 2025

Your Weekly Taste: Anna Maria Oyster Bar

From AMOB's famous all-you-can-eat fish and chips on Mondays to slammin' Salmon Wednesday's, there's something delicious to pair with daily happy hours each day of the week.

Arts + Entertainment
Spotlight Partners

Behind the castle gates: Florida sand sculptor gives a glimpse of his craft

Visitors to Zota Beach Resort can see one of Patrick Harsch's latest creations, a sneak preview of what's to come with next month's sand sculpting competitions.