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Here is what LBK needs
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 6, 2024
Here is what LBK needs

Sure, Longboat residents would like all three venues — a community center, a dedicated education center and a library branch. The county has the cash for all three.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Gil Brady as Chris, Jacqueline Jarrold as Sandra, Freddie Lee Bennett as Trevor, Timothy C. Goodwin as Jonathan, and Jordan Ahnquist as Max in "The Play That Goes Wrong." (Photo courtesy of John Jones)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 17, 2022
FST shows it's all right to go wrong

“The Play That Goes Wrong” illustrates Murphy’s law on the Florida Studio Theatre stage.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Booker High senior wide receiver Josiah Booker.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 28, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Josiah Booker

The Booker High football senior helped his team to a 38-32 win over Bishop Verot High in the regional finals Nov. 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Tampa-based Framework Group is developing the 228-unit Sarasota Flats on the south end of the Rosemary District.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 12, 2015
Rosemary property sells for $5.8 million

A Tampa-based developer closed on the purchase of the future site of a large-scale residential project in the Rosemary District.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Yard House General Manager Richard Sauceda shows off his restaurant's huge beer cooler. Yard House opens April 2 at UTC.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 30, 2023
Yard House brings 110 beer taps, diverse food menu to Sarasota

The new restaurant at University Town Center will open its doors on Sunday, April 2.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Dance company Ailey II visits the Van Wezel Thursday, Feb. 23.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 21, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Feb. 23 to March 1

Enjoy the best arts and entertainment events in Sarasota and Bradenton happening this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Operator Tia Brand has worked at the Sarasota County Sheriff's Department call center for 14 years.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 25, 2023
Sarasota County emergency dispatch handles callers' worst days every day

For 911 dispatchers, the shifts are long, calls are tough, and the pressure’s on.

  • Sarasota
  • News
One of the pictures that attracted over 100,000 followers to Loccisano's Instagram page. (Photo courtesy of Sheila Loccisano)
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 16, 2022
Instagram followers turn a shelling passion into a part-time job

Follow Me to Longboat Key, run by Sheila Loccisano, has more than 100,000 followers on Instagram.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 23, 2022
Deputies investigating North Sarasota County shooting

A 31-year-old was found in a vehicle with several bullet wounds.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jacob Spenn will be the first head coach of the Sarasota Christian football program.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 7, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Sarasota Christian starts football program with a solid foundation

Jacob Spenn will lead the program into its first season and beyond.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch's Sissy Overlees loves the programs at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA. She's been a member for 10 years.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 21, 2022
Lakewood Ranch Y merges with YMCA of Southwest Florida

The merger increases support to the local Y, which it will use to expand programs.

  • East County
  • News
Renovations of the home at 5151 Jungle Plum Road, Siesta Key, are expected to be complete by June.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 9, 2024
Former Playboy president lists Siesta Key home for $20 million

Entrepreneur Randy Nicolau, a former president of Playboy, has listed a waterfront home in Siesta Key's Hidden Harbor community for $20 million.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Attempted kidnapping reported at North Lido Beach Park
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 4, 2023
Attempted kidnapping reported at North Lido Beach Park

Sarasota police are investigating a reported abduction attempt that took place April 2.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Robert Gaglio addresses the audience at Bird Key Yacht Club.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 12, 2024
Local author brings taste of Italy to Bird Key Yacht Club

Chef Robert Gaglio's new book documents his tours of Italy and journey of self-discovery following the 2008 financial crisis.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
ODA running back Allen Clark raises the ball after scoring a touchdown against Santa Fe Catholic.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 2, 2023
After rough patch, ODA football finds its offensive identity

A strong downhill running game has the Thunder on a two-game winning streak.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 29, 2023
Longboat 'Shark Guy' gives the ABC’s of shark fishing

Rob Metz has learned just about everything there is to know about catching sharks. And he’s not afraid to show you.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lieutenant Brandon Desch climbs a ladder as part of the first step of the search and rescue training Thursday.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • April 29, 2023
Longboat fire department gets refresher course on search and rescue

Firefighters practiced the correct way to conduct a search and rescue in a two-story home.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Crews work on the Bradenton Beach sewer line replacement Tuesday morning.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • February 15, 2023
Traffic troubles move to north end of Longboat

The town braced for headaches associated with a Bradenton Beach sewer line project, but commissioners have received few complaints.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Colony snapper ($58) takes my mom right back to her day at the Monkey Bar.
  • By Emma Burke |
  • May 8, 2023
Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch restaurants sure to be a hit on Mother's Day

Just in time to celebrate your mom, here's an ode to the favorite restaurants of my family's matriarchs.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Shakespeare expert Ron Destro performs "Hamlet" outdoors.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • October 10, 2023
Florida's Shakespeare expert writes a murder mystery about The Bard

Actor Ron Destro comes to Bookstore1Sarasota on Oct. 23 to discuss "The Starre, the Moone, the Sunne."

  • Arts + Culture
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