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By Ian Swaby |
August 30, 2023

Humane Society of Sarasota County provides storm shelter for dogs and cats

The shelter is hosting a group of 15 dogs from Dixie County and 20-30 cats from Highlands County in Florida.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
February 20, 2024

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Feb. 22-28

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Katie Johns |
June 21, 2017

University of Florida students design port cochere for Plymouth Harbor

Students in Guy Peterson's Sarasota-based lab spent the semester getting hands-on experience.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Brendan Lavell |
June 29, 2021

Lakewood Ranch residents plan Fourth filled with fireworks, fun

However, an industry shortage could lower the boom in East County.

East County
News

By Ryan Kohn |
February 16, 2023

Sarasota NCAA athletes get their seasons underway

This group of alumni has the potential for big seasons in 2023.

Sarasota
Sports

By Carter Weinhofer |
June 7, 2023

Hybrid police vehicles will soon join Longboat Key's fleet

The June 5 commission meeting saw the approval of the purchase of seven new police vehicles.

Longboat Key
News

By Matt Walsh |
February 8, 2024

What’s in it for neighbors?

Surely, Ride Entertainment knows what kind of storms it is about to encounter in its dream to add commercial amusements at City Island. You know the saying: Know your audience. Same applies: Know your neighbors.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Petra Rivera |
September 15, 2023

New wellness center offers Longboat mindfulness, holistic care

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosted the ribbon-cutting of the new Tesla BioHealing Medbed Center in Mediterranean Plaza.

Longboat Key
Business

By Carter Weinhofer |
November 20, 2023

Gold, Williams secure second terms in uncontested Town Commission race

Because the Longboat Key Town Commission race is uncontested, no election will take place, and the two commissioners will retain their seats for three more years.

Longboat Key
News

By Lauren Tronstad |
May 30, 2023

Police help a Longboat Key beachgoer find belongings

A theft was reported — only for the belongings to be found further down the beach. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Petra Rivera |
February 28, 2024

Longboat artist opens exhibition focusing on sustainability

Lynn Armstrong Coffin's newest collection opens at Art Advocacy Gallery starting on March 2.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Ryan Kohn |
February 28, 2024

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Samir Redden

The Booker High junior wrestler won the 120-pound weight class of the Tornadoes' regional tournament Feb. 24.

Sarasota
Sports

By Observer Staff |
December 25, 2023

A look back at 2023 on YourObserver.com

The past year was packed with news in our area. Here are readers’ favorite stories from YourObserver.com.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
September 14, 2023

Ready for a real-life 'magic carpet' ride? Hop on an eFoil.

Learning to fly on a surfboard isn't easy, but the "unreal feeling" is worth it, Sarasota eFoil owners say.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Marty Fugate |
March 29, 2024

Lazy Lobster's Michael Garey is anything but lazy

This Lazy Lobster co-owner doesn’t have a lazy bone in his body. He loves his work and honors the mentors who got him started.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Miri Hardy |
April 11, 2022

Limpkins learn to thrive

Nearly killed off by hunting, Myakka provides this specialist species with the food, and wetland habitats they need to survive.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
November 13, 2023

Lakewood Ranch Library aims for January opening

Forty-two pallets of books have arrived in anticipation of the library opening in January.

East County
News

By Loren Mayo |
February 2, 2011

UPDATE: Butterfly Effect launches new online store

Shayna Teicher, owner of the Butterfly Effect, today announced the opening of her online store and 15% off each first purchase for YourObserver.com readers.