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By JL Bainbridge |
September 25, 2025

Do You REALLY Know How Your Investments Are Performing?

What your financial statements might not be telling you - and how to finally get clarity.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Property tax issue is a big one for Longboaters

If the elimination of property taxes is being discussed, school taxes must also be considered for communities such as Longboat Key, a reader says.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Jay Heater |
January 25, 2026

World champ among competitors at TerraNova's Combined Driving event

A field of 111 competitors came to Myakka in an event expected to grow in prestige.

East County
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
January 28, 2026

Newfound romance ends abruptly over jealousy

An officer drives a heartbroken woman back to her hotel after she was ditched for talking to another man in a hot tub on Lido Key. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Dana Kampa |
February 11, 2026

Tasty treats promised for Taste of the Keys 2026

The Longboat Key Garden Club's main fundraiser celebrates 15 years of tantalizing taste buds by partnering with Longboat's premier eateries.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
January 14, 2026

St. Armands resilience allocation brings 'sense of accomplishment'

As planning begins on how to best spend $13.5 million in Resilient SRQ funds, St. Armands Key businesses and residents celebrate a sense of relief from years of flooding events.

Sarasota
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
January 26, 2026

A son of the theater helps a venue come into its own

Ben Turoff has put the Glenridge Performing Arts Center on the map.

Arts + Culture

By Marty Fugate |
February 5, 2026

Meet the island kitchens setting the standard for a seriously good lobster roll

Although it's not a local, lobster remains a much-loved treat — especially on a roll.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Mark Gordon |
February 18, 2026

Potential New College takeover of USF Sarasota-Manatee campus looms

A local group is fighting back against the move, with a former USF Sarasota-Manatee top official saying this would sacrifice one public school for another's dreams.

Sarasota
News

By Jay Heater |
February 18, 2026

Nonprofit makes its pitch for a new soccer field in Lakewood Ranch

Ability to Include raises funds for a TopSoccer universal soccer field.

East County
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
January 22, 2026

Academy at Glengary offers a bridge for those recovering from mental illnesses

Members of the Sarasota nonprofit gain experience with career skills through options that include cooking meals, designing content and practicing phone reception skills.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
January 28, 2026

Sarasota Ballet revives 'Valsinhas' for its fourth program

Portuguese for "Little Waltzes," the piece was choreographed by Brazil-born principal dancer Ricardo Graziano.

Arts + Culture

By Dana Kampa |
February 16, 2026

What's to come at Longboat Key's parks?

Longboat Key Garden Club members recently evaluated the future of the island's parks and how to improve them.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
January 5, 2026

6 social events not to miss in '26

As the next Black Tie season descends upon us, it's chock-full of fundraisers to attend. In addition to a few perennial gems in our selections, there are also some special occasions worth noting.

Black Tie

By Jack Nelson |
January 12, 2026

East County Athlete of the Week: Danielle Dube

Lakewood Ranch's junior guard/forward has been one of the state's most prolific scorers this season.

East County
Sports

By Jay Heater |
February 10, 2026

Junior humanitarian honored by the Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation

The Out-of-Door Academy junior Tom Bergerat stood tall when it came to giving back to his community.

East County
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
February 11, 2026

Sarasota's Thunder by the Bay features music, motors and more

The 28th annual event on Feb. 13-15 benefits Suncoast Charities for Children.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Eric Snider |
February 5, 2026

These tennis players unite for the love of the game — and ribbing each other

A love of tennis — mixed with razzing, rallying (if ever so slowly) and rounding out lives well-lived — keeps a resilient band of buddies on task at a longstanding tennis meetup.