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An example of what a downtown Sarasota point-to-point shuttle might look like.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 10, 2025
Short rides pitched to solve downtown Sarasota's parking woes

A condo group representative advocates for point-to-point transit options to make it easy for nearby residents to frequent businesses downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lyndon Usher speaks with Pastor Carl Jenks of Radiance Church of Sarasota.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 2, 2025
Community comes together to serve homeless during Thanksgiving

Numerous organizations were involved in helping to serve those in need at the Thanksgiving Wednesday Community Luncheon.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County Tax Collector Mike Moran (left) talks budget with county commissioners as County Administrator Jonathan Lewis looks on.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 14, 2025
New Sarasota County tax collector vows a balanced budget future

Vowing to eventually eliminate excess fees the office returns to the county, former County Commissioner-turned-Tax Collector Mike Moran says he needs to invest in more staff and current technology.

  • Sarasota
  • News
At a Junior Achievement "Discovery Center'' in Tampa, elementary-aged students run a mock city.Two similar facilities are proposed to be set up at Emma Booker Elementary and Booker Middle schools in Sarasota.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 17, 2025
Rejections sent to Manatee, Sarasota Schools of Hope requesters

Manatee and Sarasota counties say no to a pair of companies seeking campus space. But that might not be the end of it.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
More than 200 showed up to the Sarasota Yacht Club Nov. 4 to hear Democratic Gov. candidate David Jolly speak at the Longboat Key Democratic Club’s season kickoff luncheon.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • November 15, 2025
LBK Democratic Club kicks off season with governor candidate Jolly

David Hogg and Martin Baron are scheduled to speak at LBK Democratic Club luncheons in February and March.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Joaquin Cortez and Craig Mutch won first place in the people's choice awards, doubles, for "Be the Change" at the 2024 Siesta Key Crystal Classic.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 11, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Nov. 13-19

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
East Manatee County high school athletes of 2025
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • December 23, 2025
East Manatee County high school athletes of 2025

The Observer sports columnist reflects on the area's champions, record-breakers and competitors who stood above all others.

  • East County
  • Sports
Brent Piersma and Beverly Sutton fill seed packets for Hope Seeds.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • December 5, 2025
Hope Seeds seeks extra hands

Increased need in Caribbean regions means Christ Church of Longboat Key is seeking extra volunteers to pack seeds.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Violinist and pianist Donna Smith performs with singer Johanna Davis at a special Christmas concert for attendees at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church on Dec. 6.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • December 8, 2025
Angelic voices ring throughout All Angels for Christmas concert

All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church invited musicians Johanna Davis and Donna Smith to perform holiday tunes for attendees.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cindy Ritchell, Ann Quackenbush, Brenda Korthauer, Beverly Sutton and Kit Torchia all lend a helping hand in packing seeds to send internationally to farmers who need them. Quackenbush is a driving force behind Hope Seeds, a charitable ministry through Christ Church of Longboat Key.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • December 22, 2025
Longboat's Hope Seeds nears 10 years of giving back

Volunteers with the group credit organizer Ann Quackenbush with knowing how to get the job done.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center has 120 beds and is operated by a subsidiary of national health care provider Universal Health Services.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 13, 2025
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center scores third A in a row

Leapfrog's top score in twice-a-year schedule is the first under the management of new CEO Robbert Anderson.

  • East County
  • News
SMR's new coffee table book, "Lakewood Ranch — A Legacy of Living with the Land" is available locally and on Amazon.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 10, 2025
'Lakewood Ranch — A Legacy of Living with the Land' is a fun history lesson

The coffee table book, written by Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, documents the development of a successful, southwest Florida community.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Siesta Key Kiwanis Club members Shawna Smith, incoming president Mary-Lynn Desjarlais, Joy Horne Jones, Candace Anderson, Kimberley Amos and Steve Stonecipher (front). The club meets the first and third Wednesday of the month at Gecko's on Clark Road in Sarasota. (Photo taken at Hub Baja Grille on Siesta Key.)
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 29, 2025
'Mighty' Siesta Key Kiwanis Club helps children, one community at a time

Poverty can happen anywhere. The Siesta Key Kiwanis Club is working to insulate Sarasota kids from its effects.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Publix anchors The Shoppes at Bay Isles. To the left, Longboat Key Fitness is expanding and Reed Medical Group is moving into the corner unit.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • December 1, 2025
Reed Medical Group finds a new Longboat Key home

Dr. James Reed and his team of physicians move from temporary home at the Tidewell Building to the Shops of Bay Isles complex.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Mica Sarraco (white) battles with Olivia Uchiritz (blue) during a polo match at Sarasota Polo Club.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • December 1, 2025
Sarasota Polo Club gallops forward with new women's league

Introduced for the 2026 season, the 6-8 goal league will run Fridays from Jan. 9 through Feb. 20.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
  • August 4, 2025
Your Weekly Taste: Lobster Pound

This charming seafood spot brings authentic New England flavor straight to the Gulf Coast.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Spotlight Partners
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Volunteer Peter Bonk spools out line for the grid-based search for scallops in Sarasota Bay during the Great Scallop Search of 2025.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • September 12, 2025
Great Scallop Search yields 20 sightings in Sarasota Bay

Despite spotting plenty of healthy seagrass habitat, volunteer snorkelers said scallops remain fairly scarce in Sarasota Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
  • August 19, 2025
Your Weekly Taste: Spice Station

Located at 1438 Boulevard Of The Arts, this downtown Thai and sushi spot is the perfect spot to kick off an evening on the town (or treat yourself to a tasty lunch!).

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Spotlight Partners
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Joe Reuth, executive director of Resurrection House, explains the multitude of ways the multi-denominational group assists community members struggling to make ends meet, even as demand increases.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • September 19, 2025
Longboat, Sarasota organizations join together to aid homeless

Leaders at Resurrection House say demand is up 20% and face challenges in meeting the needs of the people it supports.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Emma Burke |
  • December 14, 2025
Eat, drink and be merry like you're in a 'Home Alone' movie

Here are local versions of the memorable food and beverages featured in the classic Hollywood holiday film franchise.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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