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By Mark Gordon |
October 30, 2025

Beloved Longboat restaurant continues legacy with new owners

The new owners of longtime local landmark Euphemia Haye aim to maintain the newfound momentum since taking over earlier this year. "There is a lot of love we are putting into this," says one co-owner.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Observer Staff |
October 5, 2025

900 traffic stops conducted in grant-funded roadway safety effort

A Sarasota Police Department traffic safety operation funded by a state grant resulted in nearly 900 traffic stops covering 1,100 violations.

Sarasota
News

By Eric Snider |
October 30, 2025

Photography has done more than keep Lou Newman busy. It's kept him young.

From polar bears in the Arctic to pelicans on Lido Beach, Lou Newman has spent the last two decades capturing the world through his lens.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Madison Bierl |
October 16, 2025

It's happy Howl-o-ween at The Green at UTC in Sarasota

This month's Barks and Brews, which benefits Nate's Honor Animal Rescue Center, had dogs of all shapes and sizes in different costumes.

East County
Neighbors

By Jack Nelson |
November 3, 2025

East County Athlete of the Week: Addison Shear

Smashing her personal record, the junior for Lakewood Ranch girls' cross country posted the team's best finish at the Tri-County Championship.

East County
Sports

By Observer Staff |
September 26, 2025

Pedestrian killed crossing Bee Ridge Road

A 76-year-old Sarasota man was pronounced dead at the scene of the 7 a.m. incident.

Sarasota
News

By Adam Hughes |
October 8, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for September 22-26 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Bird Key home on East Royal Flamingo Drive tops the week's sales at $4.5 million.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Eric Snider |
October 28, 2025

Longboat welcomes its new chief

The new Longboat Key police chief takes pride in never accepting the status quo, seeking to always "make things at least a little bit better."

Longboat Key
News

By Jack Nelson |
October 29, 2025

With questions in net, BRHS girls soccer answers with scorers aplenty

The Braden River Pirates enter 2025-26 with their top three point leaders back from last season's regional finalist.

East County
Sports

By Observer Staff |
October 7, 2025

Community painting day will highlight mural in Arlington Park

The Arlington Park Aquatic Complex will serve as the canvas for a large-scale mural with the public invited to participate in the painting.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
October 8, 2025

Oktoberfest in Sarasota tests strength and food temptations

Attendees at The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime's festivities joined in stein-holding and yodeling competitions, among other themed activities.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
August 26, 2025

Developer applies for vacation of right of way near Laurel Park

Plans are to build a 10-story residential project at Ringling Boulevard and Osprey Avenue near historic downtown section of Sarasota.

Sarasota
News

By Adam Hughes |
September 25, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for September 8-12 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Harbor Acres home on Harbor Drive tops the week's sales at $3,837,500.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Eric Snider |
October 29, 2025

Curiosity and a zest for life drive Longboat woman's storied career

Writer, educator, pilot and lifelong learner Wilma Davidson has built a career — and a life — defined by curiosity, achievement and purpose.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
October 1, 2025

Sheriff: Law enforcement is expensive but worth the price

Sarasota County Sheriff Kurt Hoffman tells the Chamber of Commerce its $221 million budget is reducing crime and among the lowest cost per capita in the region.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
October 24, 2025

Sarasota advances plan to bury utility lines on St. Armands, Lido keys

With strong support demonstrated to bury utilities on the barrier islands and enhance lighting in a mainland neighborhood, the City Commission directs staff to proceed.