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By Jack Nelson |
January 14, 2026

Life without Lackaff: Sarasota boys basketball digs deep in star's absence

The Sailors' leading scorer has been sidelined, forcing the defending state semifinalists to adapt quickly.

Sarasota
Sports

By Jack Nelson |
January 20, 2026

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Reagan Volkert

The seventh grade forward has been the leading goal-scorer for Sarasota Christian girls soccer this season.

Sarasota
Sports

By Dana Kampa |
January 27, 2026

Big surprises await at New to You art sale

The popular Longboat Key art sale begins Feb. 2 at All Angels by the Sea and benefits Turning Points of Bradenton.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
January 6, 2026

Save these dates in 2026 for Longboat-area events

There are plenty of opportunities to explore the local flavor in the upcoming year, whether it's through art, parades or just fun community gatherings.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
February 7, 2026

Sarasota Shell and Marine Life Festival showcases the science and art of seashells

Held at Robarts Arena this year, the event featured a larger space, with more room for artists and collectors to showcase their work.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By S.T. Cardinal |
October 29, 2025

St. Regis resort's arched sign on pier causes dispute with town

The St. Regis is asking the town of Longboat Key to amend its sign code to allow for an arch it installed on a groin to remain in place.

Longboat Key
News

By Madison Bierl |
January 12, 2026

Beloved Out-of-Door Academy teacher dies

Mike Newhams, who began teaching at ODA in 1997, died due to complications from his cancer treatments.

East County
Schools

By Adrian Moore |
December 10, 2025

Will some of us say goodbye to property taxes?

A proposed cut to property taxes sounds like a good idea, but, as always, it comes with unintended consequences.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Ian Swaby |
January 25, 2026

Parents have 3 days to excuse kids with new Sarasota Schools policy

The new policy specifies a three-day window for Sarasota County parents to send in an attendance note following an excused absence, while outlining clearly what counts as an excused absence.

Sarasota
Schools

By Andrew Warfield |
December 11, 2025

City asks: How much noise is too much?

In a long-awaited new ordinance, the Sarasota City Commission says if you can hear it from 100 feet away, it's too loud.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
December 19, 2025

Traffic cleared after fire, bridge malfunction in Sarasota, Longboat

Sarasota and Longboat Key both experienced traffic tie-ups during the lunch hour.

Longboat Key
News

By Matt Walsh |
January 28, 2026

Real cost of public notice

State lawmakers keep saying public notices are a cost issue that needs fixing. They’re missing the point.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Jack Nelson |
January 7, 2026

Lakewood Ranch High boys hockey team turns heads with unbeaten streak

The Mustangs have won all their games in the Lightning High School Hockey League.

East County
Sports

By Observer Staff |
January 1, 2026

Sarasota's top moments of the year, in pictures

There were plenty of ups and downs in the past 12 months, and the Sarasota/Siesta Key Observer was there to capture it all. Here are some of our favorite moments of 2025.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Jack Nelson |
December 16, 2025

More reclassification won't help area football teams

Lakewood Ranch High and Braden River High might be facing an even tougher lineup of opponents in reworked districts.

East County
Sports

By Ian Swaby |
December 4, 2025

Tutoring nonprofit helps raise students' success rates

Laurel Civic Association, which tutors Sarasota County children after school in addition to providing numerous other services, is currently planning to construct a new 48,000 square-foot facility.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Matt Walsh |
January 7, 2026

That two-word phrase is a reminder — a reminder to politicians and officeholders to let us live our lives the way we want to live, and a reminder that we must teach the next generations of the virtues of capitalism.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Lori Sax |
January 26, 2026

Inspiring Hope Dinner shines a light on mental wellness

The annual fundraiser benefits the work of Sunshine from Darkness, which champions mental health in the community with programming, education and advocacy.