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By Observer Staff |
January 2, 2024

Local fashion brands highlight Bird Key Yacht Club fashion show

Tweeds and Camilyn Beth decked out club members for the end-of-year event.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
October 26, 2023

Where to find the ghosts in Sarasota

Theatrical specters, drink-pouring apparitions, a ghost dog and more are said to haunt these historic Sarasota sites.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Spencer Fordin |
April 1, 2022

Ringling College student filmmaker hopes for success at film festival

Will Mauricette had a dream. But first he had to develop his skills before he could see it to fruition.

Arts + Culture

By Eric Garwood |
May 11, 2022

Residents point to new ideas for Longboat Key's main street

The town and a consultant gathered views on the path forward for Gulf of Mexico Drive.

Longboat Key
News

By Jay Heater |
November 8, 2023

Austria photo wins Observer's It's Read Everywhere contest

Pam and Russell Hyatt have won the It's Read Everywhere contest for 2023 and will be going on a seven-day Celebrity Cruise to be booked by Marc Bokoff of Cruise Planners.

East County
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
November 8, 2023

After Hurricane Idalia, Longboat's beaches 'deflated' islandwide

The Public Works Department's annual report focused on causes of erosion and impacts from Hurricane Idalia, plus a few project updates.

Longboat Key
News

By Emma Burke |
April 7, 2024

Meet the best BLTs in Sarasota, Manatee counties

These three ingredients — bacon, lettuce and tomato — are always better together.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Eric Garwood |
March 25, 2022

Atkins files to run for County Commission

Former Sarasota mayor lost in 2016 bid when elections were contested countywide.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
January 10, 2023

Manatee workers evaluate how to deal with major waterline break

The county still has 12 miles of similar aging waterlines that need to be replaced.

East County
News

By Ian Swaby |
May 1, 2023

Bookstore1Sarasota book fair spotlights community of local authors

The two-day downtown Sarasota event brought together 28 local authors.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
August 24, 2023

Sarasota and Siesta Key natives team up on 'The Challenge'

Alyssa Lopez from Sarasota and Alyssa Snider from Siesta Key formed a close bond while filming the reality TV series' current season.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Rachel S. OHara |
September 29, 2011

Neighbors: Canine Campers

Kelsey Baker unlocks the back door of her car to let out her beagle, Barkley, and ushers him off toward the front door of Camp Bow Wow.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Jay Heater |
April 1, 2022

APRIL FOOL: Kingfisher Lake becomes top cremation depository in Florida

"You Urned It" finds a final resting spot at Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch.

April Fools

By Lesley Dwyer |
July 11, 2023

New Florida law hinders citizens' ability to challenge development

Senate Bill 540 makes citizens or groups who file lawsuits against a developer responsible for the opponents' legal costs if they lose the case.

East County
News

By David Conway |
December 8, 2016

City loosens public art rules for new developments

Developers will be allowed to bundle their required public art contributions into one large project — and the city may use public funds to enhance those projects.