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Bars such as Shamrock Pub had already canceled St. Patrick’s Day events, but a state order will now force their closure for the next 30 days.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 17, 2020
Governor orders closure of bars statewide

At a press conference today, Gov. Ron DeSantis also said the state is taking steps to limit crowds at restaurants and on beaches in Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The site of the former Colony has been condemned by the town as unsafe.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • January 31, 2018
The Colony developer withdrew its Longboat zoning code change. Now What?

Unicorp eased the path to approval when it withdrew its application. A lot still has to happen before construction could begin.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kimberley Pelyk, Bonnie McIntyre, Sue Wilson, Barbara Gardener and Jo Ann Heisen
  • By Janet Combs |
  • November 5, 2023
SPARCCle Gala comes to Selby Gardens

The Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center's annual event moved venues for a spectacular evening of dining and dancing.

  • Black Tie
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • May 30, 2013
Student Spotlight: Alyssa Sweeney

Alyssa Sweeney is learning how the adult world works at an early age. At 16, the Riverview High School junior represents the youth perspective when she sits on the Community Foundation of Sarasota County Board of Directors as a full voting member.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 2, 2023
Longboat Key residents to walk to cure ALS

Bob and Teresa Simmons will lead the Simmons Sole Mates at the Walk to Defeat ALS at Payne Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
ODA senior Blake Neumann, senior Blaine Bentley, senior Charlie Tack, junior Chase Polivchak, junior Jackson Roth, junior Marvin Palominos and sophomore Max Polivchak will be contributors to the football team in 2023.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 15, 2023
Huge offensive line key to ODA's 2023 football season

The Thunder hopes to build off a 9-1 season in 2022.

  • East County
  • Sports
Years after closing its Siesta Key location, Bob's Boathouse opened this month on Tamiami Trail.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 29, 2013
UPDATE: Bob's Boathouse served with violation

Sarasota County Code Enforcement has ordered the newly relocated restaurant to stop outdoor dining service in the late evenings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 7, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: November 7

Allison Forsyth captured these boats docked at Island Park near Marina Jack.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 7, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: November 7

Billie Dawson captured this seagull fishing for lunch at Quick Point, Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 4, 2009
Harry's loses outdoor seating

Town staff says Harry's Continental Kitchens is not eligible for any of the 36 outdoor dining seats the restaurant and deli utilized.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brennan Asplen came to Sarasota County Schools in 2020.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 28, 2022
Asplen says he will resign as Sarasota Schools leader

The Sarasota County School Board plans its Tuesday meeting to consider the superintendent's contract.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Victoria B. Cooley of Sarasota paints with acrylic and oils to create beach scenes.
  • By James Peter |
  • May 28, 2023
Fine arts fest draws crowd to St. Armands Circle

Local and regional artists showed and sold their work, including coastal scenes, shark-tooth art and paintings that prompted disbelief.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Junior Aaliyah Capers is playing some guard for the Pirates in 2021 after exclusively playing in the paint her first two seasons.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 1, 2021
Braden River girls basketball is staying the course

Despite losing star O'Mariah Gordon to graduation, the Pirates expect the program's success to continue

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: July 18

Jeannie Sparks captured this image of an ibis on the lookout over Celery Fields.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Key Police Department swore in two new officers, Mike Rizzo and Adam Swinford, on Aug. 14.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 18, 2023
Increases in crime due to change in approach and more staff, says police chief

Longboat Key Chief of Police George Turner breaks down the key reasons behind an increase in certain crime reports from fiscal year 2022 to fiscal year 2023.

  • Longboat Key
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  • In Memoriam |
  • May 15, 2023
Barbara Cohen

BARBARA COHEN on May 10, 2023.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Sarasota senior running back Joe Ziegler has set an initial target of 1,200 yards for the 2023 season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 17, 2023
Sarasota High football gets a new attitude for 2023

First-year Head Coach Josh Phillips ushers in a fresh Sailors era.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 23, 2023
High school football roundup: Week five

Four area schools walked away with big wins Sept. 22.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
This bench in front of Linger Lodge was made from a slab of oak from a tree that was uprooted during Hurricane Ian.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 23, 2023
Linger Lodge restaurant perseveres despite setbacks

Rita Lewis launches into her first full summer at the quirky Bradenton restaurant and says business never has been better.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Outdoor water use is one of the biggest drags on countywide water supplies.
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • March 14, 2022
Sarasota County asks residents to limit water use

Sarasota County faces high water demand during dry season, the Public Utilities Department says.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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