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By Dana Kampa |
March 10, 2025

St. Armands residents utilize post-storm enlightenment

Community members consider infrastructure resilience, particularly with storm drains, at their annual dinner get-together.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Vinnie Portell |
February 25, 2025

Soccer players sacrifice high school experiences to chase dreams

Lakewood Ranch's Charlie Hosier and Drew Pintacuda gave up the typical high school life for MLS Next.

East County
Sports

By Ian Swaby |
December 11, 2024

Young performers create holiday splendor in Ringling Museum courtyard

Holiday Splendor at The Ringling showcased performances by local schools, while helping draw donations to Toys for Tots.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Jim DeLa |
December 3, 2024

Opponents of development near Celery Fields gearing up for next battle

Sarasota County commissioners will decide the matter early next year.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
December 3, 2024

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Dec. 5-11

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Andrew Warfield |
February 20, 2025

Siesta Key estate hits the market at $31.5 million

"Crystal Waters" is a custom-built West Indies-style mansion on 2.7 acres and 217 feet on Little Sarasota Bay.

Siesta Key
News

By Observer Staff |
October 18, 2024

Sights of newly opened Midnight Pass

Midnight Pass opened after Hurricane Milton made landfall in Sarasota on Oct. 9.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
January 11, 2025

Sarasota County Schools broke record graduation rate in 2023-24

The district had a graduation rate of 92.5% for the 2023-2024 school year, the highest in its recorded history.

Sarasota
Schools

By Ian Swaby |
October 17, 2024

Businesses step up to offer meals to those in need

Amid the power outages and aftermath of Hurricane Milton, free hamburgers and hot dogs were on offer.

Sarasota
Business

By Ryan Kohn |
August 6, 2024

ODA football chases another state title

The Thunder have made changes during the offseason, but the program's ethos remains the same.

East County
Sports

By Lesley Dwyer |
September 14, 2024

Eagle Trace residents say flood risk should be considered for SR 64 proposal

The proposed project in East County will be a mixed-use development.

East County
News

By Jim DeLa |
February 28, 2025

Tara residents armed with life-saving knowledge

Residents got hands-on training in CPR and in using an automated external defibrillator.

East County
Neighbors

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
February 24, 2025

Sarasota dancer comes home with Twyla Tharp Dance

Nicole Ashley Morris takes center stage when the legendary dance troupe celebrates its 60th anniversary March 4.

Arts + Culture

By Vinnie Portell |
March 4, 2025

East County Athlete of the Week: Jonathan Leatt

Leatt helped the Mustangs win the Lakewood Ranch Invitational with three top-three finishes.

East County
Sports

By Dana Kampa |
March 26, 2025

Inaugural event aims to unite LBK community through art appreciation

Arts in April features an outdoor art showcase, exhibition at Town Hall, comedy night and concert.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
March 26, 2025

FDOT to assume larger responsibility for Broadway Roundabout project

The Florida Department of Transportation agreed to manage the project for the town of Longboat Key to get the Broadway Roundabout underway after a series of previous delays and hurdles.

Longboat Key
News

By Adrian Moore |
January 15, 2025

Florida shines fiscally

Measured against all states, Florida’s total liabilities per capita are among the lowest, thanks to Gov. DeSantis and the Legislature paying down debt. But local governments’ debt is another story.