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By Andrew Warfield |
June 5, 2024

Airport has more than enough land to expand, says CEO

A planned new parking deck, more surface lots and acreage across the airfield mean the airport can afford to part with New College site.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
October 7, 2023

Sarasota group looks to expand skate parks countywide

City commissioners heard from Skate City SRQ about the shortage of parks for riders of all sorts of wheels from skateboards to wheelchairs.

Sarasota
News

By Lauren Tronstad |
May 23, 2023

Longboat police enforce rules to keep dogs off the beach

After multiple warnings, an officer wrote the dog owner a citation for continued violation. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Ryan Kohn |
April 23, 2024

New Lakewood Ranch Prep baseball program starts with the small details

For the meantime, the pitch is for the players to learn responsibility to their teammates.

East County
Sports

By Ryan Kohn |
February 21, 2024

College football video game could turn local stars into legends

This summer, EA Sports will release the first game in the series since 2013.

Sarasota
Sports

By Lesley Dwyer |
June 9, 2022

Tag along with the sea turtle patrol

The Longboat Key Turtle Watch hosts turtle walks every Saturday in June and July.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
April 12, 2024

Challenge grant will double food bank fundrasing campaign

The Barancik Foundation and GCCF will match donations to All Faiths Food Bank's Campaign Against Summer Hunger up to $1 million.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
February 15, 2024

Scuba divers remove hidden hazards from Sarasota Bay

Suncoast Reef Rovers has found benches, weapons and traffic cones in local waters.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Petra Rivera |
January 24, 2024

Longboat Key church wants your unwanted art

All Angels by the Sea collects donations of art for its annual New to You Art Sale, which supports the nonprofit Turning Points.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
September 12, 2023

History trumps density in Manatee County's Elwood Park

The 650-acre, 100-year-old neighborhood has fended off two developers over the past year.

East County
News

By Ryan Kohn |
February 21, 2024

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Alexandra Hernandez

The Riverview High lacrosse senior provides leadership and scoring for the Rams.

Sarasota
Sports

By Marty Fugate |
March 17, 2024

'The White Chip' takes humorous look at sobriety at Florida Studio Theatre

Sean Daniels is an actor, a director, a playwright and a recovering alcoholic. His latest play, “The White Chip,” takes a walk on the funny side of his recovery.

Arts + Culture

By Carter Weinhofer |
October 11, 2023

Longboat, Sarasota discuss Fruitville lane reduction, infrastructure projects

Commissioners from Longboat Key and the city of Sarasota met on Oct. 9 to share updates on infrastructure projects.

Longboat Key
News

By Matt Walsh |
March 7, 2024

New College plan makes no sense for taxpayers

New College of Florida’s new president, Richard Corcoran, and the DeSantis board appointees have an ambitious plan. But when you analyze the economics, you can’t justify the $400 million-plus cost to taxpayers.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Petra Rivera |
January 28, 2024

St. Mary, Star of the Sea Women’s Guild welcomes new members

The new Women’s Guild members attended a luncheon to mingle with board members and learn more about the group.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Harry Sayer |
March 20, 2020

Alternate Greetings

Here's some ways to say hello without spreading germs.

Black Tie

By Liz Ramos |
December 12, 2023

Lakewood Ranch architect retires after 43 years

From Main Street restaurants to Tidewell Hospice House to R.E. Crawford Construction headquarters, Douglas Whitney has made his mark on Lakewood Ranch.