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Ursula Abplanalp and Kelly Shrout place a white ornament on the Community tree.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 3, 2024
Longboat Island Chapel kicks off Christmas in the Garden

As the island recovers from the hurricane season, the chapel hopes to provide holiday cheer and strength through its holiday display in December.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers intends to begin work today on a Lido Key renourishment project using sand taken from Big Pass, which has never been dredged before.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 6, 2020
Federal judge denies request to block Lido Key renourishment

The U.S. District Court decision represents the latest in a series of failed efforts from Siesta Key residents to halt the dredging of Big Pass.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Copenhagen Imports |
  • November 25, 2024
Furnishing Hope: How Copenhagen Imports is Giving Back to the Homeless This Holiday Season

Copenhagen Imports, is continuing its commitment to support Sarasota's homeless community through its popular annual Stressless promotion.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 22, 2023
Resident golfers discount quadrupled for Bobby Jones Golf Club

Sarasota officials pressed the Bobby Jones course management company to increase the greens fees discount for city residents from 10% to 40%.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This Concession home sold for $3,400,000. It has three bedrooms, three-and-two-half baths, a pool and 4,351 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 28, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 13-17 in Lakewood Ranch

A Concession home on Newlane Place tops the week's sales at $3.4 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Christian Ziegler
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 1, 2023
Christian Ziegler under police investigation for sexual battery allegation

An investigation of Sarasota County State Committeeman and Florida GOP Chairman Christian Ziegler has been underway for nearly two months.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Longboat Key Police Department.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 7, 2025
Town manager 'confident' about upcoming transition with Longboat PD

Following the departure of Chief of Police George Turner, Town Manager Howard Tipton said the town will stick with the interim chief until setting priorities for the new chief.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
CEO Maribeth Phillips says Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee serves 96 agencies in the county. This year's Empty Bowls will be critical to support increased demand due to hurricanes.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 29, 2024
Empty Bowls in Lakewood Ranch will support hurricane relief

Meals on Wheels Plus' CEO Maribeth Phillips says hurricanes have increased the need.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Nancy Rozance (Santa) and the current Rotary Club President Jan Wallace said residents brought a record number of gifts to donate at Light Up Longboat 2024.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 25, 2024
Community regroups as Light Up Longboat kicks off holiday season

After a challenging summer of hurricanes for the island, members of the Longboat community came together for an early holiday celebration.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lights in Bloom features over two million lights.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 5, 2024
See the displays at this year's Lights in Bloom

The holiday display across Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Downtown Sarasota Campus opens Dec. 6.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The home at 8458 Pavia Way has three bedrooms, three-and-two-half baths, a pool and 3,754 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 21, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 6-10 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Pavia Way tops the week's sales at $3.4 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Sarasota High School student volunteers at last year's inaugural Sarasota Slam Pickleball Tournament.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 26, 2024
Pickleball tournament to benefit hurricane victims

Sarasota High School Tennis Foundation's second annual Sarasota Slam will donate a portion of its proceeds to All Faiths Food Bank.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Emilia Kalev reads to Olive, a pug, during the Read with the Dogs program at Gulf Gate Library.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 10, 2024
Libraries shift focus from physical collections to community hubs

With a public library branch headed to Longboat Key, Sarasota County staff highlight the ways in which libraries have evolved to offer a full suite of resources and events.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County is seeking applicants for its Affordable Housing Advisory Board and the Environmental Lands Management and Acquisition Committee.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 4, 2024
Manatee County seeking advisory board applicants

Positions are open on the Affordable Housing Advisory Board and the Environmental Lands Management and Acquisition Committee.

  • East County
  • News
Sandhill Cranes and other birds took on a larger than life form during the festival's parade.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 13, 2024
Sarasota hosts first delegation of floral carpet artists

The Sarasota Int'l Chalk Festival brought a global group of organizations together for its "Floralia Infiorata" exhibit.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ava Noto is a sophomore point guard for the Riverview Rams.
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • December 4, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Ava Noto

The sophomore point guard leads Riverview in points-per-game this season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Kandi Kerekes's original logo for Three Island Monkeys.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 4, 2024
Anna Maria Gift Boutique reopens on Longboat Key

Brigette Kubin brings whimsical art and gifts to lighten up Longboaters as they recover after hurricanes Helene and Milton.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
The Mall at UTC cut the ribbon during its grand opening ceremony on Oct. 16, 2014. The mall turns 10 next week.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 9, 2024
A terrific 10 years for the Mall at University Town Center in Sarasota

The Benderson Development and Taubman project has had a tremendous economic impact on the region.

  • East County
  • News
Jay W. Riley
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2024
Charter Review Board District 1: Jay W. Riley

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
Pine View School was evacuated Tuesday morning after a bomb threat was reported.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 3, 2024
Pine View School evacuated after bomb threat

The incident also may be connected to other false alarms across the U.S.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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