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By Petra Rivera |
November 29, 2024

FPL volunteers decorate Longboat Key Fire Rescue Station for the holidays

The Longboat Key Fire Rescue was the first stop in a holiday makeover tour of local police and fire stations by Florida Power and Light.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Lori Sax |
September 22, 2024

Sarasota Opera toasts to a new season with Food & Wine Festival

The annual tasting event Sept. 21 showcased the best bites from local restaurants while raising funds for the Sarasota Youth Opera.

Black Tie

By Madison Bierl |
May 15, 2025

Commencement speaker punctuates Braden River High's graduation ceremony

Louann McCord says graduation is just a "comma" in the students' lives.

East County
Schools

By Dana Kampa |
June 17, 2025

Juneteenth celebration brings together entrepreneurs

The sixth annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way street fair celebrated some of Newton's best food and craft pop-ups.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
June 9, 2025

Keeping 'America's best beach' sharp for World Ocean Day

Representatives from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and Sarasota County are collaborating for an expanded celebration of World Ocean Week, which kicked off with a cleanup at Siesta Key Beach.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
October 26, 2024

LBK condo federation informs residents about post-storm recovery

The federation hosted a virtual webinar that involved restoration experts, insurance adjusters and town personnel to share helpful tips to prepare for and recover from storms.

Longboat Key
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
March 26, 2025

Susan Phillips leaves behind a legacy of dedication to Longboat Key

Phillips spent 27 years taking on a heap of responsibilities as the town manager's assistant and has the stories to prove it.

Longboat Key
News

By Ian Swaby |
March 2, 2025

Bay Fest invites the community to the coast to learn about conservation efforts

Held at The Bay, the event showcased local environmental organizations working to improve the health of the Sarasota Bay area.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Vinnie Portell |
February 20, 2025

Sarasota prep baseball players to watch in 2025

Don't miss these game-changing players on the diamond this spring.

Sarasota
Sports

In Memoriam |
March 21, 2025

Jelmer "Gus" Swoboda

Gus Swoboda passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, March 14, 2025.

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

By Jay Heater |
March 10, 2025

It's never the same old story for Books for Kids

The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch program continues to grow in Manatee schools.

East County
Neighbors

By Marty Fugate |
December 4, 2024

Asolo Rep's 'All is Calm' brings hope for the holidays

A cappella production "All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914" sounds a musical call to lay down arms.

Arts + Culture

By Carter Weinhofer |
February 11, 2025

Longboat Key PD increases cyclist, pedestrian safety patrols

Officers will focus extra patrol efforts on high-risk areas on the island aimed at ensuring motorists, cyclists and pedestrians follow road safety rules.

Longboat Key
News

By Dylan Campbell |
January 20, 2025

East County student-athletes prove that brains go hand in hand with brawn

Sports teams at Lakewood Ranch and Parrish Community high schools finish at the top of the state rankings for team academics.

East County
Sports

By Ian Swaby |
November 21, 2024

Son returns to operate plant-based coffee house his father founded

Simon's Coffee House, founded in 1991, has become a staple of plant-based dining in the Sarasota community.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Ian Swaby |
January 19, 2025

Sarasota Chamber honors Observer CEO, hosts Florida Chamber president

The New Year's Kickoff Brunch presented Observer Media Group CEO and founder Matt Walsh with the Spirit of Sarasota Award and featured Florida Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Mark Wilson.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
January 15, 2025

Unlike recent years, Longboat will have a contested commission race in 2025

The last contested Town Commission race was in 2018, and since then, the island has lacked campaigning and competition for the town's most powerful board.