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Men caught sleeping in Longboat park after hours
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 18, 2025
Men caught sleeping in Longboat park after hours

The two were found asleep in their car, claiming they were tired after fishing. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Stephanie Claussen, owner of Steff's Stuff antique shop, celebrates 17 years of business.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 25, 2025
Steff's Stuff celebrates 17th anniversary

The antique shop with an ever-changing collection of unique home items is in the Centre Shops on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Man breaks TV then calls police on his live-in girlfriend
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 11, 2024
Man breaks TV then calls police on his live-in girlfriend

Upset his partner was cleaning while he watched football, a man shatters his TV and blames her for making him do it. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
A view of downtown Sarasota along the bay front from the Ringling Causeway.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 14, 2024
Downtown Master Plan update seeks to enhance city's brand

Sarasota city commissioners debate the composition of an ad hoc committee that will be seated to take the 2020 plan into the future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Star Farms residents Barbara Malta and Lynette Cahill attend the expo to explore medical services because they're new to town.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 11, 2025
Sarasota wellness expo showcases local medical services

The annual New Year, New You Health & Wellness Expo was held at the Mall at University Town Center.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Louise Patton Schultz (1945-2025)
  • In Memoriam |
  • January 24, 2025
Louise Patton Schultz

Louise Patton Schultz, 79, of Siesta Key, FL, passed away on January 14, 2025.

  • Siesta Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Susan Gilmore-Clarke catches up with fellow Women's Guild members.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 3, 2025
Women's Guild launches new scholarship program

Among other activities kicking off the year, the Women's Guild welcomed dozens of new members.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The musical "Waitress," with music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles, runs through Jan. 5 at FST's Gompertz Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 11, 2024
Florida Studio Theatre dishes out 'Waitress: The Musical'

Director/Choreographer Ben Liebert shares his recipe for FST's regional premiere.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota County's most popular beach reopens Saturday.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 24, 2024
Siesta Key Beach set for Saturday reopening

Sarasota County staff have been at work ensuring a safe and accessible environment for the beaches.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Former Lakewood Ranch High catcher Mike Ohlman made his MLB debut for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2017.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 24, 2024
MLB players from East County are an exclusive group

Former Braden River High star Ryan Waldschmidt could be the next one on the list.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 13, 2024
Hey, snowbirds. Here's what you missed during the 2024 offseason

Two major hurricanes topped everything, but other Longboat Key news like major planned infrastructure projects and the St. Regis opening still kept town staff and reporters busy.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Parrish's Heather Felton is running for the District 1 seat on the School Board of Manatee County.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 9, 2024
Desire to be an advocate inspires Manatee school board candidate

Heather Felton, a former teacher, wants to continue to help students but in a new role.

  • East County
  • Schools
Conner Morrell (28) races at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, during Ohio Speedweek. Morrell would finish six overall after nine days of racing.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 25, 2024
Braden River High alum finishes sixth in prestigious sprint races

Conner Morrell said the nine-night Ohio Speedweek event was a test of endurance.

  • East County
  • Sports
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
The St. Regis Longboat Key opened in August during a big celebration of the long-anticipated resort.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 2, 2024
St. Regis opens a new wealth of possibilities for Longboat Key

After a decade of twists and turns, the St. Regis Longboat Key introduces a different level of luxury for the island — with a nod to the noted property that preceded it.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Title IX rules: tyrannical fiat
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 29, 2024
Title IX rules: tyrannical fiat

When Washington bureaucrats shove their views on us by imposing new rules and new laws, blame Congress for giving the unelected wonks so much power.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 3, 2024
Manatee County portion of Longboat Key ‘encouraged’ to evacuate

Flooding in low-lying and flood-prone areas can be expected due to storm's rainfall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A new town street light pole near Bayfront Park is outfitted with smart city cameras to show beach conditions and analyze pedestrian safety.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 17, 2024
Longboat Key will implement smart city technology as part of pilot study

Cameras around the island will give the town info on traffic counts and pedestrian safety while also showing public beach conditions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Florida Studio Theatre's Arts Plaza will include three new performance spaces, a three-level parking deck and apartments for arts workers and guest performers.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 3, 2024
FST's new theater, affordable housing on track for December groundbreaking

The $57 million Florida Studio Theatre Arts Plaza will include new theater space, a parking garage and housing for downtown arts workers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Officers don't take social media bait
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 22, 2025
Officers don't take social media bait

Two males streaming videos to a popular social media site fail to draw officers into compromising scene. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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