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By Carter Weinhofer |
December 11, 2024

Boat lift restrictions under review after residents experience losses

Longboat Key residents spoke up about how boat lifts under current restrictions didn’t stand a chance with the storm surge from Hurricane Helene.

Longboat Key
News

By Janet Combs |
March 30, 2025

SPARCC Runway Fashion Show highlights seascape trends

About 650 attended the Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center's annual luncheon and fashion show.

Black Tie

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 Lesley Dwyer |
April 7, 2025

Commissioner warns that wetlands reversal will spring legal action

Manatee County Commissioner Mike Rahn voted against bringing back expanded wetland buffers for fear of legal consequences.

East County
News

By Jay Heater |
April 1, 2025

APRIL FOOL: You can pick a truck, but you can't park it

HOAs create "The Box" to set a standard for those wanting to park in their driveway.

April Fools

By Ian Swaby |
April 18, 2025

Big gathering heads down Main Street for stations of the cross

The annual walk invited all denominations to celebrate a Good Friday tradition, with 14 stations representing the story of Jesus' crucifixion.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
May 28, 2025

Center Point at Waterside is fully leased

The 50-acre mixed-use project is six years in the making.

East County
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
February 14, 2025

Deadline approaches for 2024 catastrophic property tax refund

Residents can now report property damage and file applications through the Manatee County Property Appraiser's website.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
May 10, 2025

Veteran politician files for Sarasota City Commission

Former Florida legislator and Manatee County elections supervisor Michael Bennett has moved to Sarasota and wants to provide "senior leadership" to the Sarasota City Commission.

Sarasota
News

By Gayle Williams |
February 24, 2025

Sarasota Orchestra's 'Melting Pot of Music' delivered melange of flavors

Conducted by Miguel Harth-Bedoya, the concert featured a haunting performance by sax soloist Steven Banks.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Vinnie Portell |
May 21, 2025

Lakewood Ranch hires former MLB player Ian Desmond as its baseball coach

Desmond will take over a Mustangs team that went 6-18 in 2025.

East County
Sports

In Memoriam |
April 10, 2025

Peter Salm

Peter Jerome Salm, Pete to his friends, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025 at home in Lakewood Ranch Florida.

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

By Observer Staff |
June 7, 2025

Sarasota County to host job fair June 19

Sarasota County will place a special emphasis on veterans during its job fair on June 19.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
May 13, 2025

Police investigate suspicious knives stabbed in the ground

The intention of the act was unclear, but a resident called to report the odd sighting in front of a residence. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

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 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 Andrew Warfield |
April 8, 2024

Downtown condo tower returns with modifications and a new name

Now branded 1260 North Palm Avenue Residences, the 18-story tower proposal shaved a little off the top and made progress toward street-level requirements.