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In Memoriam |
June 24, 2025

Ora Mendels

Ora Mendels passed away at the age of 88 in her home on Longboat Key, FL, on June 23rd, with her family around her.

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

By Observer Staff |
October 9, 2024

Post Hurricane Milton area news and resources

Post Hurricane Milton news and resources

Sarasota
News

By Letter to the Editor |
February 26, 2025

City should treat public’s treasures with care

Sarasota needs to invest in protecting the signature Van Wezel, a reader says.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Lesley Dwyer |
January 29, 2025

Braden River High band boosters do more than fundraise

The high school's band director says the parent-led nonprofit is "crucial" to the program's success.

East County
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
January 12, 2025

Fresh Fridays block party helps kicks off the new year

“New Year on the Block” ushered in the year 2025 while offering the signature sights and sounds of Fresh Fridays.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
November 12, 2024

Developer takes first step to restore and redevelop the Mira Mar site

Seaward Development has a pre-application conference with the Development Review Committee to start the rezoning process from Downtown Core to Downtown Bayfront.

Sarasota
News

By Adam Hughes |
July 16, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for June 30-July 4 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A home in Bay Isles on Harbor Point Road tops the week’s sales at $7.13 million.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Observer Staff |
October 6, 2024

Sarasota City Commission District 3: Kathy Kelley Ohlrich

Meet the candidate.

Elections

By Andrew Warfield |
December 3, 2024

County denies variance for Siesta Key beachfront home

The owner of a beachfront lot on Siesta Key was denied a coastal setback variance that would have also allowed use of a pedestrian access as a driveway.

Siesta Key
News

By Eric Garwood |
May 3, 2025

Several approaches to Phillippi Creek flooding, dredging in play

Federal spending and local financing form the basis for projects moving forward.

Sarasota
News

By Vinnie Portell |
January 21, 2025

Calusa Country Club to open in Lakewood Ranch in February

Lakewood Ranch's newest golf course will feature 30 holes and a socialized concept.

East County
Business

By Carter Weinhofer |
September 24, 2024

Philly-based restaurant Guppy’s Good Times to open on Longboat

Owner Robin Gupta hopes the restaurant can bring a neighborhood sports bar feel to the island.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Carter Weinhofer |
September 18, 2024

Traffic circles installed on Broadway, Country Club Shores turn lanes advance

Both projects aim to improve safety and the flow of traffic during peak season traffic on Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
May 21, 2025

Arts Advocates honors Andy Sandberg with Luminaire Award

The prize celebrates outstanding contributions to Sarasota arts.

Arts + Culture

By Emma Burke |
June 7, 2025

Bottoms up on the best bourbon toasts in Sarasota and Manatee counties

Celebrate National Bourbon Day neat, on the rocks or crafted into cocktail magic.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Andrew Warfield |
May 24, 2023

Downtown condo moves closer to final approval as neighbors object

Although the developer says the height-limiting ordinance does not apply, the Sarasota Design Review Committee still suggests reducing the scale of the condominium tower, Obsidian.

Sarasota
News

By Petra Rivera |
October 30, 2024

Longboat Key small businesses seek public's help after losing everything

After hurricanes Helene and Milton affected them greatly, local businesses ask for help from the Longboat Key community to keep their businesses from closing down.