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By S.T. Cardinal |
November 12, 2025

'Whew! Back on Longboat Key, what did I miss?'

Street signs, Mote's City Island exodus and business shake-ups dominated headlines over the summer.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
October 13, 2025

Sarasota Police Department swears in five new officers

Police Chief Rex Troche tells five new recruits the time to build their legacy in law enforcement begins now.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
October 29, 2025

Commissioners lament top county officials' evaluation process

Expressing disdain for the public evaluation process of the county administrator and attorney, Sarasota County commissioners award a token bonus as a tough budget season looms.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
October 15, 2025

Utility undergrounding, The Bay highlight City Commission agenda

Monday's Sarasota City Commission meeting will include presentations about The Bay Phase 3 and burying utility lines on St. Armands and Lido keys.

Sarasota
News

By S.T. Cardinal |
October 31, 2025

Longboat Key farmers market canceled for 2025-26 season

A push to finalize enough vendors for the seasonal event came up short for the only farmers market on the barrier island.

Longboat Key
News

By Janet Combs |
October 12, 2025

The Sisterhood Project USA hosts inaugural Pearls & Prosecco Gala

The event benefits the organization, which works to empower children and teens affected by domestic violence.

Black Tie

By Andrew Warfield |
October 9, 2025

Citywide speed limit of 20 mph proposed

As part of a developing traffic calming plan, Sarasota neighborhood street speed limits will be set at a slower pace by 2055.

Sarasota
News

By Eric Garwood |
October 2, 2025

Rock pioneer Dickey Betts could be memorialized on Sarasota highway

The longtime Sarasota County resident would join a wide and varied list of luminaries honored in Sarasota County by Florida since 1932.

Sarasota
News

By Mark Gordon |
September 2, 2025

Sarasota lands on list of America's 'boomtowns'

Lending Tree places Sarasota region No. 3, behind Austin and Orlando.

Sarasota
News

By Jay Heater |
November 5, 2025

Optimal Outcomes builds a second health park in Lakewood Ranch

The health care real estate development company expects to break ground in early 2026.

East County
Business

By Florida Studio Theatre |
October 24, 2025

Lucky Stiff

Based on “The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo” by Michael Butterworth. First Produced by Playwrights Horizons, Inc. Off-Broadway in 1988.

Arts + Entertainment
Spotlight Partners

Boating safety tips shared after struck sea turtle recovered off Longboat

While sea turtles are hard to spot, and often get hit without boaters realizing it, a Mote official said there are easy steps boaters can take.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
October 6, 2025

Urban tree canopy program finishes for 2025

The Sarasota Neighborhood Canopy Program that provides installed trees for $100 each has concluded for 2025 with plans to return next summer.

Sarasota
News

By Marty Fugate |
October 30, 2025

Enjoy a quintessential Florida al fresco experience with tips from top planners

Creating the perfect picnic isn’t rocket science. But it is an art.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
October 3, 2025

Tourism continues downward trend in Sarasota County

Visit Sarasota County reports lodging prices were up but overall visitors and spending were down in July compared to 2024.

Sarasota
News

By Eric Garwood |
October 9, 2025

Priced at nearly $19 million, Sarasota home offers a touch of California style

The Sapphire Shores property includes a collection of features alongside Sarasota Bay.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
October 14, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Oct. 16-22

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Eric Garwood |
October 13, 2025

Bank branch caters to canine clientele on Clark Road

TD Bank rolls out an automated treat machine in Sarasota.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
October 8, 2025

Water meters in Sarasota to be replaced with remote-read technology

The Sarasota City Commission approved a nearly $4 million contract to upgrade nearly 16,000 residential and commercial water meters.

Sarasota
News

By Jack Nelson |
October 28, 2025

East County Athlete of the Week: Zoe Gruber

Winning four medals, the junior dominated for Out-of-Door Academy girls' swimming & diving on Oct. 25 at the FHSAA Class 1A District 8 championship.

East County
Sports

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