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Loggerhead hatchlings emerge from the sand in August 2016.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 29, 2024
Lighting concerns for sea turtles prompt town investigation

Now a month into sea turtle nesting season, a resident said artificial lights visible from the beach could disorient hatchlings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Welcome to Calle de Peru — the standard look along the neighborhood streets east of Siesta Key Village.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 10, 2024
Hurricane Milton adds to Helene's devastation on Siesta Key

As Siesta Key property owners assess the damage from Hurricane Milton, they are reeling more from Hurricane Helene.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Karen Holbrook will be succeeded by Brett Kemker, vice provost and regional vice chancellor for academic affairs and student success at USF Sarasota-Manatee, in an interim role.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 14, 2024
USF Sarasota-Manatee honors regional chancellor as she prepares to retire

The campus attributes accomplishments to Karen Holbrook including the opening of the Student Center and Atala Residence Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Lucy Tobias walks in her garden.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 11, 2024
Author Lucy Tobias describes the joys of exploring nature at a slow pace

Tobias just released "Floating in Florida," which takes her enjoyment of Florida into its waters.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mike Kopp and Max McCloud have a laugh together.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 5, 2024
Concert helps Sarasota community 'Vibe on Palm'

The night’s entertainment at Fresh Fridays on South Palm Avenue featured The Alan Grant Band.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The new piping (right) in Spanish Main is made of high-density polyethylene. The original piping (left) dates back to the 1960s.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 7, 2024
Spanish Main Yacht Club installs $1M of potable water pipes

The new, more resilient system took 10 years of work and was completely funded by the Longboat Key condominium.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Yacht Club plans to build a three-story addition as part of its expansion plans.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 9, 2024
Sarasota Yacht Club presents expansion plans to the city

A three-story, free-standing structure is proposed to meet growing membership demands.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 5, 2025
St. Regis offers natural oasis in central Longboat Key

The lagoon at St. Regis Longboat Key Resort is home to more than 3,000 Floridian marine animals, which survived recent hurricanes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Wine Women & Shoes co-chairs Renee Phinney and Allison Imre have the guests laughing as they deliver their co-chair welcome.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 23, 2024
Black Tie Year in Review: 2024 packs in the surprises

After all, what would a social season be without circus acts, picturesque ballrooms and plenty of surprises for those engaged in Sarasota's philanthropic scene?

  • Black Tie
Out-of-Door Academy sophomore Maggie Yull scored once in regulation and in penalty kicks to help the Thunder capture the 1A District 10 title over Bradenton Christian Jan. 28. Here, she prepares to receive a corner kick against Braden River High on Dec. 5.
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • December 16, 2024
Out-of-Door Academy girls soccer takes the hard road

The Thunder has scheduled tougher opponents to help prepare for the postseason.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney senior Izzy Russell's grit makes her a star on both the school's indoor and beach volleyball teams.
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • December 4, 2024
Cougars volleyball coach immediately saw leadership qualities in Russell

Cardinal Mooney senior Izzy Russell committed to play beach volleyball at Austin Peay State University just five years after taking up the sport.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The 50th annual Singing Christmas Tree Spectacular begins, with a solo by Walter Godfrey.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 12, 2024
Singing Christmas Tree Spectacular celebrates 50th anniversary

The event featured a nativity scene with live animals, a former Broadway performer and more.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Members of Sarasota's Petticoat Painters whose works will be exhibited at Sarasota City Hall.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 7, 2025
Petticoat Painters exhibit debuts March 17

Works of the all-female group of artists will be on display at the Sarasota City Hall atrium.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota County Public Hospital Board, Central District, Seat 1: Tanya Parus
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 19, 2024
Sarasota County Public Hospital Board, Central District, Seat 1: Tanya Parus

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
A cardio dance routine requires students to move forward and back, side to side and remember specific steps, which helps improve memory.
  • By Mirabai Holland |
  • February 17, 2025
Cardio dance: Healthy heart, healthy mind!

A cardio workout promotes heart health but also creates a disciplined routine that improves memory.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Outlined in red is the proposed site for a future development fronting Fruitville Road and Fourth Street near Tamiami Trail.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 3, 2024
Developer offers downtown upgrades in exchange for building height

The currently unproposed project would exchange increased maximum height for an enhanced pedestrian experience, public parking and affordable housing in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Joe Dowling, former artistic director of both the Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis and the Abbey Theatre in Dublin, is directing Asolo Rep's production of "Dancing at Lughnasa."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 17, 2025
The past is present in Asolo Rep's 'Dancing at Lughnasa'

For Joe Dowling, directing Brian Friel's play is like visiting an old friend — and making a new one.

  • Arts + Culture
Flooding around noon Aug. 5 off Shadow Ridge Circle near Celery Fields
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 7, 2024
Tropical Storm Debby: By the numbers

A few statistics help tell the tale of Sarasota's latest storm.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hotel hijinks highlight busy weekend by the bay
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 12, 2025
Hotel hijinks highlight busy weekend by the bay

Officers respond to a valet area fight, an abandoned woman and a deserted man at three bayside Sarasota hotels. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Many Siesta Key neighborhood streets are included in the resurfacing program.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 12, 2025
Siesta Key road resurfacing project resumes Monday

Suspended in the aftermath of a busy hurricane season, the project to resurface much of the roadway on Siesta Key will resume on Jan. 13.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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