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A Sun King employee pouring beer into a growler. Sun King's new Sarasota location will open this summer. Courtesy photo
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • January 10, 2022
Sun King Brewing to open first brewery outside of Indiana in Sarasota

Indiana-based Sun King Brewing will open a tap room in the old JDub's Brewing building this summer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Artists Laurie Foote, left, and Deb Tucker, right, join business owner Heather Rippy at an open house for the newest addition to Driftwood Beach Home and Garden.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • April 16, 2025
Boutique featuring Longboat artists expands

Driftwood Beach Home and Garden now has two storefronts on the plaza, one catering to decor and the other furniture.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 15, 2022
Couples say 'I do' all over again at vow renewal ceremony

The loving ceremony returned to Siesta Key on Feb. 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 13, 2020
Sarasota Chamber of Commerce launches small business initiative

The "SouRQ" initiative looks to help small retail and restaurant businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dorothy Quint has visited a range of countries, such as Turkey and Thailand.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 18, 2015
Q&A: with Dorothy Quint

Travel enthusiast Dorothy Quint talks religion, community and the power of an open mind

  • East County
  • News
Instructors Juan Uribe and Miranda Vidro from Fred Astaire Dance Studios demonstrate some salsa dance moves at The Bay's third anniversary celebration.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • October 7, 2025
The Bay nears a million visits on its third anniversary

Sarasota celebrants practiced their salsa moves and raised their glasses to mark three years of community activities at the park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 3, 2022
Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. leads Library Foundation luncheon

The acclaimed author was the guest of honor at the 10th annual luncheon on Feb. 3.

  • Black Tie
The tables were decorated with a centerpiece.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 29, 2022
Beth Israel Women put on annual fashion show

Several women from Temple Beth Israel modeled fashions from Evelyn and Arthur.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chef Jamie Gregorich is sous chef at Euphemia Haye, on Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 15, 2011
Chef Jamie Gregorich eliminated from 'Hell's Kitchen'

Euphemia Haye sous chef Jamie Gregorich was eliminated tonight from season nine of FOX's "Hell's Kitchen."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
No sand will be pumped on the north end of the island until next week.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 25, 2011
Broken motor snarls beach project

A north-end beach project that began this week has been shut down until a motor can be repaired.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image shown will not play video.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 30, 2012
March 30: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Co-Chairs Tracy Freeman, Steve Phelps and Nikki Logan-Curran
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • August 6, 2018
Sustainable Seafood Dinner serves up 'trash fish'

The 5th annual dinner was hosted Aug. 5 at The Francis.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 29, 2019
Marie Selby Botanical Garden patrons dine for eighth year

The annual Chairman's Circle Dinner was held Jan. 28 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens

  • Black Tie
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 5, 2019
Local author wraps up series

Love on the links

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 19, 2016
Wine Women & Shoes gives ladies a chance to strut their best footwear for a good cause

The annual event was held at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota on Friday, Nov. 18.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2015
Has any bunny seen Bugs?

An anonymous caller told the Longboat Observer that Bugs Bunny was recently kidnapped from the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce's office.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 12, 2013
Nolan artists' third mural promotes healthy eating

Nolan Middle School's Fine Arts Club for Talented Students (FACTS) completed its third mural - a painting in the school's cafeteria that promotes healthy eating.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 16, 2014
Club welcomes author, daughter

The Spyglass Women's Book Club of Country Club in Lakewood Ranch welcomed author Virginia Glass to its March meeting.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Key Kiwanis Club will host its Gourmet Lawn Party Dec. 6.
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • October 9, 2014
Gourmet Lawn Party reaches $26,000 sponsorship goal

With Club Realty's recent contribution, the Longboat Key Kiwanis have doubled last years funds.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 29, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: "Kin Killing Kin" reception

PHOTO GALLERY: "Kin Killing Kin" reception

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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