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By Observer Staff |
November 26, 2024

Holiday Night of Lights set for Dec. 6

The 46th annual tree lighting event at St. Armands Circle marks a significant step in recovery.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Petra Rivera |
July 5, 2023

Freedom Fest kicks off Longboat Key's Fourth of July just right

The Longboat Key Chamber started its Independence Day celebration with a butterfly release, a patriotic dog costume contest and the shortest parade in America.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Ryan Kohn |
June 6, 2024

New Cardinal Mooney volleyball coach brings state title experience

Allan Knight has won state titles at Bishop Moore Catholic and Timber Creek High.

Sarasota
Sports

By Carter Weinhofer |
January 15, 2025

County finds obstacles with Whitney Plaza community center space

Manatee County will still try to create a community space on the north end of Longboat Key, but where to put that space may be in question.

Longboat Key
News

By Lesley Dwyer and Lauren Tronstad |
October 14, 2022

OnDemand versus Uber: Worth it or a waste of time between downtown and Longboat?

OnDemand by Sarasota County is akin to hiring an Uber but is much less expensive and sometimes requires additional stops.

Longboat Key
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
October 25, 2023

Town to unveil Town Center Green pavilion, looking ahead at new library

The $800,000 Karon Family Pavilion stands at the center of the "park-like atmosphere" envisioned for Phase 2 of Longboat Key's Town Center Green project.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
June 16, 2023

Sarasota residents sound off on downtown late-night noise

A city planning staff workshop on zoning text amendment changes for bars and restaurants morphs into complaints over loud late-night music.

Sarasota
News

By Guest Author |
August 17, 2020

Letters to the editor: readers sound off on beach parking

Letter writers ask for public lots to reopen .

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Petra Rivera |
November 15, 2023

Musician plays the soundtrack of paradise for events on Longboat

The local performer's comforting, peaceful and positive music sets the tone at Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce events.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Ryan Kohn |
June 20, 2022

Former Mustangs reunite in the Florida Gulf Coast League summer softball season

Four Lakewood Ranch High alums are on the 2022 Lakewood Ranch Rodeo of the Florida Gulf Coast League.

East County
Sports

By Carter Weinhofer |
July 9, 2024

Reported residential break-in determined to be a dream

A resident called to report there was an intruder in her house, but told responding officers it must have been a dream. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Petra Rivera |
December 1, 2023

Rotary Club of Longboat Key donates holiday gifts to Stillpoint Mission

The club hosted a "wrap" party to wrap gifts for children in need and present donations to the local nonprofit.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Ryan Kohn |
July 27, 2023

Sarasota's Unkel selected as team president of Super League Tampa Bay organization

Christina Unkel, a former FIFA referee, has spent 15 years working at the highest levels of the sport.

Sarasota
Sports

By Petra Rivera |
July 16, 2024

84-year-old lives his dream as a stand-up comedian

On-stage as "Gerry Atric," Longboat's Cliff Hornsby injects a dose of levity into the aging process.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Mark Gordon |
June 25, 2024

Peer group for multimillionaires grows in Sarasota

Tiger 21 connects the uber-wealthy with the uber-wealthy in a rapidly growing — and exclusive — niche.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
July 30, 2024

Humans likely caused abandonment of shorebird nests on Longboat Key

Sarasota Shorebird Steward Coordinator Emily Briner reminds the public that human disturbances can lead to abandoned nests.

Longboat Key
News

By Matt Walsh |
January 31, 2019

$1.4 million wasted?

For five years, Sarasota city residents waited for what was to be a new zoning code for the future. But after spending $1.4 million and compiling 478 pages, it looks like it was all for naught.