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An overflow parking lot with 10 spots is open during the day at Bayfront Park accessible via Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • May 3, 2026
Bayfront Park neighbors express frustrations over parking, litter and more

Residents near Longboat Key’s Bayfront Park have raised the issue with town leaders, who have urged residents to report code violations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Richard Frank Wokoun
  • In Memoriam |
  • May 14, 2026
Richard Frank Wokoun

Richard Frank Wokoun, age 69, of Lakewood Ranch, Florida, passed away on April 26, 2026.

  • East County
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Andres and Liliana Mendez are continuing their family legacy of bronze sculpting, examples of which they shared at the St. Armands Fine Art Festival on May 23 and 24.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • May 26, 2026
Bronze sculpture, 3D paintings and more impress at St. Armands art fest

This Memorial Day weekend fine art festival on St. Armands Circle featured artists who have honed their crafts for decades.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Former Rotary Club of Longboat Key President Jan Wallace congratulates current President Terri Driver, who made club history in accepting the role two years in a row at the June 11 cerermony.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • June 15, 2026
Longboat Rotarians reflect on community impact at annual gathering

Rotary Club of Longboat Key President Terri Driver accepted the role for a second consecutive term, a first in the club's history.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Spring break helped bring an year-over-year increase in tourism to Sarasota County in March.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 11, 2026
Tourism sees increase of visitors in March

March 2026 brought an increase in tourists, but not spending, to Sarasota County compared to the year prior.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Liz Chappell, DJ and Maddie Lessig
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 10, 2026
Camp Shriver creates place of connection for disabled athletes

The camp allows athletes with intellectual disabilities to work alongside Cardinal Mooney students in sports activities.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Congressman Greg Steube speaks at the ribbon cutting for the completion of the renourishment project at Lido Beach.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 12, 2026
Steube named an MVP in Congressional ballgame

Sarasota-area Congressman Greg Steube pitched a complete game and had five strikeouts in another GOP victory.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The boathouse and events center planned for Nathan Benderson Park is expected to cost between $60 million and $70 million.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 27, 2026
Planned events Center and boathouse at Benderson Park gets $10 million boost

State legislature has approved the $10 million appropriation, so now it is up to Gov. Ron DeSantis to approve it.

  • East County
  • News
Metal sculptor John Grammer has honed his crafting skills through various stages of his careers in construction and prop work for film. Now, he said he appreciates getting to fine tune the work he presents at shows like last weekend's St. Armands Circle Craft Festival.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • June 10, 2026
From movies to metal sculpture, local crafter does it all

St. Armands' craft fair brought unique offerings to the summer art scene, from flowers for leis to handcrafted metal artwork.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Owen Ayers played his first two seasons of minor-league baseball exclusively with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans of Single-A. So far in 2026, he's spent time with the South Bend Cubs of High-A and Knoxville Smokies of Double-A.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • June 4, 2026
Sarasota High baseball alumnus turns the corner with consistency

Owen Ayers focused on being himself from day to day in order to reach Double-A, his highest level yet in the minors.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Heather Hackett, the founder of Local Relief, Inc., earned the 2024 C. John A. Clarke Humanitarian Award for her work with her nonprofit.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 27, 2026
Don't sleep on hurricane season because 2025 was slow

Side of Ranch March 28

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Squeaky Wheel Fringe runs June 2-7.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 2, 2026
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 4-10

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
East County residents wait in line before 7 a.m. on June 11 to start shopping at the new Publix at 16642 State Road 64 East.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 11, 2026
Publix opens at corner of SR 64 and Uihlein Road in Lakewood Ranch

East County residents were lined up before 7 a.m. to be among the first shoppers.

  • East County
  • Business
Cristela Carrizales stars in Lifeline Productions' "Begin Again Badge," which runs through June 21 at the Cook Theatre in FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • June 15, 2026
Lifeline Productions follows a Girl Scout who grows up and conquers her demons

Cristela Carrizales' "Begin Again Badge" uses humor to to punctuate a recovery journey to self-acceptance.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
  • May 27, 2026
Begin Again Badge

Begin Again Badge, the newest signature work from local theater company Lifeline Productions makes its world premiere in Sarasota this June.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Spotlight Partners
Sponsored Content
Members of the public curious to learn more about Longboat Key's sea turtle population ask questions of the experts at the first Turtle Walk of the nesting season on June 6 beside the newly staked nest.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • June 9, 2026
Following record year, turtle nesting season off to strong start on Longboat

Nearly 50 people participated in the first educational Turtle Walk of the season with Mote Marine experts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Family and friends helped Out-of-Door Academy graduate Caleb Rodriguez celebrate his academic accomplishments at the May 22 ceremony. Rodriguez will be departing Longboat Key to attend the University of Central Florida to study mechanical engineering.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • June 10, 2026
Life is a roller coaster, and this graduate wants to engineer it

Longboat Key graduate Caleb Rodriguez is making plans to study mechanical engineering at the University of Central Florida.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Work will soon begin on replacing anbd raising 1,500 linear feet of seawall at the Bayfront Park marina.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 7, 2026
Bayfront Park marina seawall to be rebuilt

The Sarasota City Commission has approved a nearly $5.6 million contract to rebuild the seawall at the marina section of Bayfront Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Karie Friling discusses her first week on the job as Sarasota City Manager, and how the state property tax reform referendum has shifted her initial priorities.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 11, 2026
City eyes cuts ahead of potential voter approval of property tax change

Should voters approve the property tax change, the city of Sarasota projects losing at least $5.5 million in revenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Il Panificio is now open at 1995 Main St. in Sarasota.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 9, 2026
Il Panificio opens new downtown Sarasota restaurant

The pizza restaurant now has two locations on Main Street and one on Siesta Key.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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