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By Ian Swaby |
May 6, 2024

Downtown Sarasota becomes festival scene for Cinco de Mayo

The weekend included block parties at Circo and El Melvin Cocina Mexicana.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Ryan Kohn |
April 1, 2024

Braden River High flag football wants to build something special

The Pirates are 11-0 as of March 29 and believe they can compete with the state's elite.

East County
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
March 30, 2023

SCAT drivers top rodeo competitors

Two Sarasota County Transit drivers advance to this weekend's Florida Triple Crown Bus Roadeo after winning the local Interagency Bus Rodeo.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Petra Rivera |
August 22, 2024

Seaplace Condominium works to capture Longboat Key bobcat

After dealing with a rabbit overpopulation, a Seaplace employee spotted a bobcat and took action to catch it.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By James Peter |
October 13, 2023

Rebranded cafe opens downtown, rolling out 50 new ice cream recipes

Rise Up Cafe challenges New Yorkers to put the Sarasota eatery’s bagels to the taste test.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Jim DeLa |
August 2, 2024

Tropical storm watch issued for Sarasota, Manatee counties

Tropical storm conditions are possible in the area by Saturday or Saturday night, forecasters say.

Sarasota
News

By Petra Rivera |
April 1, 2024

APRIL FOOL: GMD shut down for filming of 'The Fast and the Furious 11'

Director Speedy Murray shares his love for Longboat Key and excitement for the last movie in the series.

April Fools

By Jay Heater |
May 29, 2024

Lakewood Ranch man perseveres through kidney transplant process

Rob Rempert has been on the kidney transplant list for four years but has faith the system will come through for him. He says more kidneys would be available if people understood the system and UNOS.

East County
Neighbors

By Petra Rivera |
August 27, 2024

Longboat tennis player reminisces on his career

Ron Tirapelli shares about his long tennis career and his secrets to winning.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
September 10, 2023

Blaze of Hope walk raises money for families of children with cancer

The event lit up Ringling Bridge and grew in attendance from last year’s walk.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
May 23, 2024

Fiscal year kicks off several infrastructure projects for Longboat

Preliminary capital expenses include items like interim beach nourishment, subaqueous force main and wrapping up utilities undergrounding.

Longboat Key
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
July 18, 2024

Longboat plans to mitigate infrastructure impacts on seagrass

Two projects require seagrass mitigation. If done properly, the planting will help boost Sarasota Bay's fish habitat.

Longboat Key
News

By Ian Swaby |
August 29, 2024

Shark tooth collecting finds its way to Sarasota

Local interest in shark tooth hunting prompted the recent Sarasota Sharks Tooth Festival.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
April 28, 2024

Playground opens at Tom Bennett Park

The playground is accessible to all children, including those with disabilities.

East County
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
September 4, 2024

Harvest House's reopened events space helps support emergency shelter services

The newly reopened venue will host gatherings that include fundraising events and weddings, while also generating revenue for the nonprofit's emergency services.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Dani Hernandez, Observer Intern |
June 6, 2024

Lakewood Ranch youth soccer star shows he can compete at the highest level

Broden Beorlegui, 16, chases his dream of being a professional player.

East County
Sports

In Memoriam |
June 11, 2024

Charles R. Greenhouse

Charles R. Greenhouse died in Sarasota, Florida, on May 25. He was born in New York City, the only son of Charles A. Greenhouse, a physician, and the former Anna Raynes.