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By Ian Swaby |
April 16, 2026

In 24 hours, Giving Challenge raises more than $16.7 million

A record 751 nonprofits participated in the biennial event, which attracted 50,000-plus donors.

Sarasota
News

In Memoriam |
January 23, 2026

Harry Ronald Northington

Harry Ronald Northington, of Germantown, Tennessee and Longboat Key, Florida, Certified Public Accountant, died January 6th, 2026, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital after eighty-six years of a full and eventful life.

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

By Ian Swaby |
April 1, 2026

Teams prepare for April 11 Walk to Defeat ALS

Last year, the annual walk raised $92,318 in support of resources and research for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
February 3, 2026

Hermitage Artist Retreat awards 2026 Greenfield Prize to visual artist

The visual arts award, given to Charisse Pearlina Weston, includes a $35,000 cash award and a residency at the Englewood arts incubator.

Arts + Culture

By Andrew Warfield |
December 18, 2025

Tourism outlook expects visitors leveling off in 2026

Visit Sarasota County predicts a "flat" 2026 after years of declines from the COVID highs with spending still outpacing pre-pandemic levels.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
April 24, 2026

Manatee County administrator's proposed contract raises concerns

Instead of signing a new contract before the election, commissioners extended Charlie Bishop’s current contract through February 2027.

East County
News

By Eric Garwood |
April 1, 2026

APRIL FOOL: Longboater mixes drinks, distinct cultures at his soon-to-open bar

Newcomer from Scotland says his mash-up makes perfect sense.

April Fools

By Lesley Dwyer |
April 20, 2026

Affordable housing advocate builds campaign for Manatee commission

Glen Gibellina is challenging incumbent Mike Rahn for the District 4 seat.

East County
News

By Adam Hughes |
April 22, 2026

Top residential real estate sales for April 6-10 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Lighthouse Point home on Lighthouse Point Drive tops the week’s sales at $13,505,000.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Andrew Warfield |
April 23, 2026

Exclusive club complements developer's Sarasota evolution vision

Already expanding before it opens, 1000 North augments the vision of developer Kevin Daves to make Sarasota among the country's "most refined" cities.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
April 8, 2026

Manatee Technical College flying into SRQ with new aviation program

The Aviation Maintenance Technician School is on schedule to open in January 2027.

East County
Schools

By Ian Swaby |
April 16, 2026

Friendship Force creates connections between people around the world

The club, part of an organization established in 1977, is focused on cultural exchange through home stays.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
March 18, 2026

Lakewood Ranch resident enters competitive District 6 election

John Calovich will have to win the primary first because there are four other Republicans in the race.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
January 16, 2026

Embracing our Differences exhibit opens Saturday

Artwork from adults and students will be on display through mid-April in Sarasota's Bayfront Park.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Madison Bierl |
April 7, 2026

Manatee County School District might fight starting time mandate

A 2025 Florida Statute states high schools cannot start before 8:30 a.m. unless the district submits paperwork to prove such a change causes disruption.