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By S.T. Cardinal |
November 12, 2025

Longboat Key Tennis Center hosts chilly event for snowbirds

More than 50 returning visitors show up in sub-60 temperatures to attend the Tennis Center 2025 welcome back event.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Beth Luberecki |
October 28, 2025

Siesta Beach returns to the top of the rankings

We all know Siesta Beach is awesome. But here's what goes into those "best beach" rankings — and why they matter.

Siesta Key
News

By Adam Hughes |
October 29, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for Oct. 13-17 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A condominium in L'Ambiance at Longboat Key Club tops the week's sales at $10.25 million.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Tidewell Hospice |
November 13, 2025

Hugo's Sunset Cruise

Hugo, a 105 year-old veteran in the care of Tidewell Hospice, he cherishes the memories of time spent boating on the open water.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Top residential real estate sales for Oct. 27-31 in Lakewood Ranch

A home in Reserve at Harbour Walk topped the week’s sales at $4.025 million.

East County
Real Estate

By Observer Staff |
October 12, 2025

Sarasota Memorial Hospital to build rehab pavilion in Venice

The Hospital Board has approved construction of an $82.5 million pavilion at the Venice campus and expansion of its rehab facility in Sarasota.

Sarasota
News

By Eric Garwood |
October 13, 2025

Sarasota man convicted of firing at first responders gets 40 years

Thirty-eight-year-old Tyran Young was arrested almost three months after the 2019 incident on Goodrich Avenue.

Sarasota
News

By Eric Garwood |
October 17, 2025

Fourth candidate files to run for Sarasota City Commission

Two at-large seats will be up for grabs in 2026.

Sarasota
News

By Michael Saunders & Company |
November 5, 2025

For Sale: 8155 Midnight Pass Rd, Sarasota

Welcome to one of the most impeccably reimagined residences on the quiet southern end of Siesta Key.

Siesta Key
Real Estate

Republican challenger files for County Commission District 2

Incumbent Mark Smith will face a primary race against attorney and former prosecutor Kristina Sargent for the Sarasota County Commission District 2 seat.

Sarasota
News

By Dana Kampa |
October 22, 2025

Outgoing estuary program director proud of work on waterways

Sarasota Bay Estuary Program Executive Director Dave Tomasko is proud of how he's helped improve local waterways and now looks to make broader systemic changes.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Lori Sax |
October 17, 2025

Eight honored at NAACP's Freedom Awards Gala

The Sarasota County Bran of the NAACP gave the awards at its annual event, which celebrated its 40th year.

Black Tie

By S.T. Cardinal |
November 3, 2025

Living seawall begins to make waves in Longboat

Concrete panels affixed to the seawall of Bayfront Park are already home to many varieties of marine life.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
October 9, 2025

South Sarasota greenway ditched to fund other trail extensions

The Sarasota City Commission unanimously agrees to reallocate $1 million funding for design to help potentially fund Legacy Trail or Circus Trail extension projects, or both.

Sarasota
News

By Jack Nelson |
October 29, 2025

Storylines to watch as high school soccer returns to Sarasota

The Cardinal Mooney boys, Riverview girls and Sarasota Christian girls are among the teams with intriguing trajectories for 2025-26.

Sarasota
Sports

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
October 20, 2025

A contemporary classical music troupe grows in Sarasota

Samantha Bennett and George Nickson are kicking off enSRQ's 10th season.

Arts + Culture

By S.T. Cardinal |
October 27, 2025

Bayfront Park naturally filters stormwater, prevents flooding

More effective than an average drainage ditch, Longboat Key's bioswales at Bayfront Park are an example of environmental stormwater management practices.