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The new piping (right) in Spanish Main is made of high-density polyethylene. The original piping (left) dates back to the 1960s.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 7, 2024
Spanish Main Yacht Club installs $1M of potable water pipes

The new, more resilient system took 10 years of work and was completely funded by the Longboat Key condominium.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Gleaming condo towers along Sarasota's bayfront.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 1, 2024
Sarasota drops six spots on best cities to live list

Affordability appears to be a factor in the city being ranked 11th by U.S. News & World Report — but at least it beat Green Bay this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"The Four C Notes," an ode to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, plays at FST's Goldstein Cabaret through Oct. 13.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • July 30, 2024
FST's 'The Four C Notes' brings back the days of doo-wop

Former "Jersey Boy" John Michael Coppola created the Frank Valli tribute show for a wedding, and it took off.

  • Arts + Culture
Myra Maldonado shows the inside of one of the salt caves. The salt came from Pakistan, and the cave was designed to transport people to a calm, relaxing "safe haven," she says.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 29, 2024
Salt Caves and Spa encourages healthy lifestyles with 'safe haven'

Owners Myra and Rafier Maldonado opened The Salt Caves and Spa after trying to find holistic treatments for their mothers, who died of cancer.

  • East County
  • Business
St. Regis Longboat Key welcomes locals for soft opening
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 16, 2024
St. Regis Longboat Key welcomes locals for soft opening

The resort, which has been under construction for nearly three years, unveiled the awe-worthy features of the five-star property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Molly Garrett and Thea Pham sing "A Distant Shore." They are among 55 students in Haile Middle School's new choir program.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 12, 2023
Haile Middle School in east Bradenton begins new choir program

Students are preparing for their first concert in December.

  • East County
  • Schools
The recently sold penthouse in the Epoch building offers 180-degree views of Sarasota Bay.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 30, 2023
Record condo listing sells for $11.15 million

The two-level penthouse in the Epoch building has more than 6,000 square feet of interior space and 1,700 square feet of outdoor space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Vacant Longboat commission seat draws 6 applicants
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 17, 2024
Vacant Longboat commission seat draws 6 applicants

Longboat Key commissioners have several choices to choose from when appointing a new commissioner on Jan. 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Previously, administrative approval for development has been restricted to the downtown core. (Eric Garwood)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 19, 2022
Sarasota City Commission builds new set of development rules with 4-1 votes

City approves batch of changes aimed at moving quicker on attainable housing, though critics say public comment is cut out of the process.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Visit Sarasota County works to attract nature tourism, capitalizing on activities such as kayaking at The Bay park.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 18, 2024
Seasonal visitor numbers down as travel normalizes after pandemic

Visit Sarasota County reports a 9% drop in visitors during season.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota Mid-County Tax Collector's office at Sawyer Loop Road.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 29, 2024
Tax collector and election opponent converge at budget workshop

Barbara Ford-Coates presented her office's budget request while sitting opposite County Commission Chairman Mike Moran, who is challenging the longtime incumbent this fall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rob Hongen, Becky Jones, Joan Reploeg, Bob Appel and Suzanne Lakamp
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • March 25, 2024
Longbeach Condominiums marks 50th anniversary with party

Residents spent a weekend celebrating Longbeach's history, great access to nature and tight-knit community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
AMOB's apricot-horseradish sauce pairs perfectly with their coconut shrimp dinner ($23.99).
  • By Emma Burke |
  • June 1, 2024
Shrimply the best shrimp dishes around town

Where to find the best shrimp dishes in Sarasota, Longboat Key, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch and Anna Maria Island.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Braden River High junior Marcus Galloway breaks a tackle and stumbles forward against Booker High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 26, 2023
Slow starts hurting Braden River High's football team

The Bradenton team has fallen to 2-2 after coming out flat in the last two games, both losses.

  • East County
  • Sports
Construction vehicle whacked traffic cones
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 10, 2024
Construction vehicle whacked traffic cones

Residents call police to report a crush-cones-and-run case. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's holiday spectacular "Joyful! Joyful!" opens Nov. 29 at WBTT's Donelly Theatre.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 21, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Nov. 23-29

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Lakewood Ranch High football senior linebacker Richard De Paula.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 25, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Richard De Paula

The Lakewood Ranch High football senior linebacker is a defensive leader for the Mustangs.

  • East County
  • Sports
Passenger turns violent against presumed good Samaritan
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 14, 2024
Passenger turns violent against presumed good Samaritan

Picked up in downtown and taken to a bayfront park, a woman begins hitting her would-be rescuer as he calls police. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Andrew Littauer with his authentic Romanian figurines
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • June 18, 2024
23 years in Romania fostered Longboater's appreciation for life

After Romania's dictator was overthrown, Andrew Littauer worked to privatize banks there. Then he decided to stay.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 6, 2023
The city wants your opinion on regulations for restaurants, bars, nightclubs

Ordinance changes are intended to better define dining and entertainment establishment regulations in the city of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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