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New developments have led to concerns about the rate of growth in Sarasota, but are those fears founded?
  • By David Conway |
  • January 5, 2017
2017 Issues to Watch: Growth

From traffic to new development, concerns surrounding growth in Sarasota are mounting — but will those concerns lead to change?

  • Sarasota
  • News
New DSA Chairman Mike Beitzinger says he's currently focused on executing the organization's ongoing projects.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 27, 2015
Downtown group works to build a broad coalition

In an area crowded with specialized interest groups, how can the Downtown Sarasota Alliance work to achieve its goal of representing a wider audience?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 18, 2014
Daly vs. Grossman; Jaleski vs. Younger

The town has two contested races after the deadline passes for candidates to qualify.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Les and Pam McCurdy
  • By David Conway |
  • June 5, 2014
Comedy Central: McCurdy's set to open June 11

McCurdy's Comedy Theatre owner Les McCurdy says despite the pain of moving his business, he made the right choice. Now it's time to let the laughs begin.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key Turtle Watch President Tim Thurman spot checks a nest towards the end of turtle season. Photo courtesy of Nat Kaemmerer.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • December 20, 2021
Longboat Key's new sea turtle regulations take effect in 2022

The rules officially take effect on Jan. 2, 2022, but are applicable during sea turtle season from May 1 - Oct. 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Start spreading the news
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • February 28, 2024
Start spreading the news

Out with the old, in the with the new. The Observer may be the only newspaper company in the country installing new news racks.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Land use attorney Bill Merrill (speaking) led a legal challenge to the Downtown Master Plan 2020.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 25, 2025
Attorney advises downtown plan committee on avoiding challenges

Land use attorney Bill Merrill recounts to members of the Sarasota Downtown Master Plan 2020 Update Committee how he successfully forced changes to Sarasota's current downtown master plan more than two decades ago.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Some homes on Siesta Key are built over several underlying 25-foot-wide lots as platted in the early 19th century.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 11, 2024
Request to combine 'nonconforming lots' on barrier islands denied

Sarasota County Commission approval would have allowed legacy 25-foot-wide lots to be redeveloped contrary to the current density requirements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lindsey Leigh's children splash in the Myakka River. Leigh is advocating for Manatee County to protect its portion of the river.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 23, 2025
Myakka River sometimes looks like chocolate milk, residents say

Property owners ask Manatee County for help in saving the waterway.

  • East County
  • News
Mote Marine Laboratory
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 15, 2011
Summer school

Who said the dog days of summer have to be slow? Try these 10 favorite activities on Longboat and its surrounding keys and celebrate summer island-style.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 28, 2020
Siesta Key embraces holiday cheer with Christmas tree lighting

The tree lighting was held Nov. 28.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photo courtesy of Cyndi Seamon.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 24, 2020
And to all a good night

Christmas on Longboat Key has a certain glow.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 11, 2021
Calling all pets!

Have cute pics of your pets? Of course you do — and The Observer wants to see them!

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
MUSICAL MOMENT. Andy and Lisa Weiland catch up on their Longboat Observer news in front of the Sydney Opera House in Australia.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 20, 2015
IT’S READ EVERYWHERE

Headed on a great trip? Make sure to take your Observer along! Snap a photo of you holding your Observer on vacation, then submit it and you could win travel tickets, courtesy of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 3, 2009
Mayor declares November pancreatic cancer awareness month

To help raise awareness for pancreatic cancer, the community is asked to wear purple Wednesday, Nov. 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 30, 2009
Commissioners consider assessments

County commissioners will consider putting some some public works projects on tax bills as non-ad valorem taxes.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 2, 2009
Lady Mustangs shutout Lady Pirates

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team defeated Braden River 3-0 Dec. 1.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 9, 2009
University Park hosts Ikebana celebration

Ikebana International – Sarasota held its annual holiday luncheon at the University Park Country Club Dec. 7.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 11, 2009
Ryder Bikes holds grand opening

In honor of its second location, Ryder Bikes held a celebration Thursday with giveaways and refreshments.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 28, 2009
Historical Society appoints new executive director

On Wednesday, Aug. 26, The Historical Society of Sarasota County's board of directors appointed Arnold Berns as executive director.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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