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The Bird Key Regatta was on April 13.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • April 14, 2024
Bird Key Yacht Club races and cheers on sailboats in annual Regatta

Sailors and spectators came from all over Sarasota to watch the yearly sailing races and connect with old and new friends.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Following the 2013 denial of plans for a Walmart at the Ringling Shopping Center, the owners have taken legal action against the city several times.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 2, 2015
77 acceptable uses for the Ringling Shopping Center

In response to a legal claim from the owners of the commercial plaza, the city has crafted a list of potential projects the zoning code permits at the site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Optimist Red White and Blue team Coach Marcos Darcy and sailor Sam Vaughan.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 22, 2023
Sarasota Youth Sailing kicks off its fall season

Program director Megan Swick recaps summer camps and gives a look into the fall racing program.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
1800 Residences will be built at the convergence of North Tamiami Trail, 18th Street and Panama Drive.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 15, 2023
Neighbors erupt as Tamiami apartment project is approved

The Sarasota Planning Board approved apartments in the North Trail Overlay District, which prompted an unruly response from some Central Cocoanut residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In July 2023, Program Coordinator Lindsey May holds a pair of sneakers that were donated during the summer sneaker drive.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 26, 2024
East County nonprofit provides clothes, connections to foster children

Local children in foster care can shop for free every month at The Twig.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ringling Trail is an exmaple of a project that may receive funding from multimodal impact fees.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 4, 2024
City development impact fees likely to rise in 2025

Most recently updated in 2016, the multimodal impact fees imposed on developers aren't keeping up with the infrastructure needs brought by growth in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Surge U14 rugby player Jesse Kyle makes a tackle on a Wellington ballcarrier.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 24, 2024
Surge rugby in Lakewood Ranch a hit with young athletes

The Surge offers regulation U14, U16 and U19 teams, plus non-tackle U8 and U10 teams.

  • East County
  • Sports
A rendering of the view of the upper floors of One Park Sarasota.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 9, 2024
Plans revealed for 18-story downtown Sarasota condo tower

The 86-unit luxury design for One Park will resemble the prior plan in architecture, features and finishes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota's Mary Tucker is an advocate for athletes talking about their mental health struggles.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 10, 2024
Sarasota rifle shooter seeks gold in Paris

Mary Tucker will compete in two events at the 2024 Paris Olympics this month.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Smoking ban signs will be posted at Sarasota County beaches beginning Oct. 1.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 2, 2023
Smoking ban begins in Sarasota County parks and beaches

The ordinance approved in July by county commissioners took effect Oct. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Artist Babs Reingold with “Hair Nest ’01,” “Hair Nest ’16” and “Hair Nest ’15.”
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • February 27, 2024
Babs Reingold uses art to explore what lies beneath the surface

Babs Reingold's solo show, "Under My Skin," is on view at Spaaces gallery on Princeton Street.

  • Arts + Culture
It was always a done deal
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 27, 2024
It was always a done deal

Longboat residents didn’t really have a say about the Town Center Green. Town commissioners decided it would be a library.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
River Club's Mark Sinclair puts the finishing touches on his mince pies.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 21, 2023
East County cooks share their favorite holiday recipes

Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton residents' recipes mix tradition and love to make the holiday season special.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 3, 2024
Manatee County portion of Longboat Key ‘encouraged’ to evacuate

Flooding in low-lying and flood-prone areas can be expected due to storm's rainfall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • November 3, 2023
Freda Perrotta

Freda Perrotta passed away September 3, 2023 in Bradenton, FL. She was 97 years old.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Monterey at Lakewood Ranch has two models available, including the Centennial.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 4, 2024
Toll Brothers joins Lakewood Ranch to market new Monterey village

Lakewood Ranch continues to expand its holdings as builders want to capitalize on the brand.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Joyce Peralta, Arthur Wasserman and Marc Schreiber hold signs along Tamiami Trail on Nov. 30 in protest of Asplen's potential termination.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • November 30, 2022
Sarasota School Board moves forward with Asplen termination talks

Board members voted 4-1 to continue with negotiations for Superintendent Brennan Asplen's resignation.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Dick McLaughlin and Julia Piermont
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • June 14, 2024
Christ Church builds community to become a year-round church

Christ Church of Longboat Key hosted its first monthly lunch to encourage fellowship among congregants.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • August 21, 2018
Longboat dismisses three citations for short-term rentals

Longboat's Planning, Zoning and Building director dismissed three citations for short term rentals on the grounds that not enough evidence was provided.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Elma Felix's office in the Planning, Zoning and Building Department gets a lot of sun, perfect for the plants that add to the vibrant space.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 7, 2023
New planning manager appreciates Longboat's passion for preservation

Elma Felix was able to find her footing relatively quickly and knows how passionate residents are about Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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