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Landen Mavrikas hit the waves with his skimboard. Harry Sayer
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 1, 2021
Spring break puts area businesses back on track

Local officials and business owners say tourism is back on track with some reporting their most successful season yet.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sarasota Ballet presents "Conflicted Beauty," a program that explores themes of war, on Nov. 17-18 at the Sarasota Opera House.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Nov. 16-22

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 22, 2019
Lakewood Ranch is mastering the art of reinvention

Don’t settle for a home you don’t love. Radical reinvention is possible. Jason and Tracy Cotterill proved it in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Former state senator and representative Bill Galvano, Manatee Commissioner Jason Bearden, Visitor Bureau's Elliott Falcione, former PGA star Peter Jacobsen, Manatee Commissioner Vanessa Baugh and SMR Senior Vice President Laura Cole announce the World Champions Cup at The Concession.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 17, 2023
The Concession Golf Club lands major PGA Champions Tour event

The World Champions Cup will be a senior players version of the Ryder Cup and is scheduled for Dec. 7-10.

  • East County
  • News
Man goes 'Loko' outside a downtown Sarasota office building
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 3, 2024
Man goes 'Loko' outside a downtown Sarasota office building

A subject exposes himself to the world after being told not to loiter at the building's entrance. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
In the early stages, an exterior  big screen would tell guests what was coming up at The Players. (File rendering)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 28, 2022
SMR cancels The Players Centre theater project in Lakewood Ranch

Players CEO says smaller theater project was presented to SMR, but that was not accepted.

  • East County
  • News
Supervisor of Elections Ron Turner said there has been a significant increase in interest for voting by mail in this year's election.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 13, 2020
Sarasota’s primary elections: What you need to know

Between the effects of COVID-19 and a switch to new election formats in the city and county, the Aug. 18 primary will be a new experience for voters.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In 2013, NASA began using Florikan’s SNR product to fertilize its hydroponic vegetable garden on the International Space Station. (Photo by Harry Sayer)
  • By Eric Snider |
  • February 17, 2022
Growing Green

In 1982, Ed and Betty Rosenthal launched Florikan ESA, a manufacturer of environmentally sustainable fertilizer. Since then, the company, headquartered in Lakewood Ranch, has earned top awards for its innovative technology and environmental leadership. In

  • LWR Life
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 26, 2014
Rajewski wants to preserve the Key and its codes

District 3 commission challenger Ray Rajewski doesn't think the town needs to change its codes or Comprehensive Plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County's OnDemand service could cover all of Longboat Key under an agreement with Manatee County.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • April 18, 2023
Islandwide transit system approaches reality on Longboat

In the proposed agreement, Sarasota County would provide services for the entire island with Manatee County reimbursing a portion of the costs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch Garden Club planted and maintains a garden behind Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 28, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Garden Club emphasizes uniqueness of Florida

Club President Anita Machlin says the club's programming is meant to educate and entertain.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bayfront Park's Recreation Center was donated to the town in 1984. Consultants say it would be better off replaced than renovated.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 26, 2019
Talk of culture, recreation centers intertwine

Longboat leaders urge caution in moving ahead with building proposals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Canine Club is at the northeast corner of 10th Street and Osprey Avenue.
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • March 23, 2022
City Commission unsure how to honor resident's contribution to Gillespie Dog Park

Resident Dale Orlando helped gather grants to form the Canine Club park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A man yelling at the beach prompts police response
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 11, 2023
A man yelling at the beach prompts police response

Police were called to respond to a suspicious person, who had fallen off his bike and yelled in frustration at the beach. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Tessa Paulson, Lyn Sky and Mary Katherine Wellborn at Make-A-Wish Southern Florida's Cooking For Wishes on Feb. 23, 2023.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2023
2023: Best of Black Tie

It was a year filled with the three F's: fun, fashion and fundraising. Here are some of our favorite moments from the area’s social scene in 2023.

  • Black Tie
Byron, Tatyana and Paloma Sharoubim-Stewart stay busy and happy every Christmas morning
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 24, 2020
Holiday memories ring true for Sarasota residents

Sarasota residents look back on their favorite holiday memories and share how they'll celebrate the season this year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Commissioner Arroyo accused of park golf conflict of interest
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 20, 2024
Sarasota Commissioner Arroyo accused of park golf conflict of interest

A resident tells city commissioners that Erik Arroyo's role as a registered agent for Park Golf Entertainment should disqualify him from future Ken Thompson Park talks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The painting by Yulner Diaz will be auctioned off at the May 20 performance at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • May 11, 2022
UnidosNow underlines its mission in 10th anniversary event

The nonprofit empowering the Sarasota and Manatee Latino population is celebrating its belated 10th anniversary with an event that aims to celebrate the union of culture and tradition.

  • Arts + Culture
Daimy Sainz rides a mechanical bull.
  • By James Peter |
  • January 1, 2024
Sarasota rings in 2024 with downtown block party

Carnival rides, amusements and mechanical bulls entertained all ages on New Year's Eve.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Raymond and Lisa Halbert, of Southlake, Texas, sold their home at 513 Yawl Lane to Mary Jo Burgiel, of Longboat Key, for $2,455,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 29, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Nov. 13-17 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A home in Country Club Shores tops the week's sales at $2.46 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
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