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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

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

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

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 Observer Advertising Content Staff |
November 24, 2025

A Season of Hope: How Copenhagen Imports Is Helping Sarasota’s Homeless Community

Now through January 20, 2026, customers who donate $50 or more to Resurrection House will receive an immediate rebate of up to $400 on each Stressless furniture piece purchased.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Brenda Bresciani

The 6-foot senior forward has posted some staggering numbers for Sarasota Christian girls basketball.

Sarasota
Sports

By Marty Fugate |
January 14, 2026

Sarasota Art Museum showcases Janet Echelman's colorful fiber works

Some of the large installations were inspired by the nets of Indian fishermen.

Arts + Culture

By Jack Nelson |
September 11, 2025

Buoyed by talent, Riverview volleyball off to a nice start

The Rams won four of their first six matches as district title defense rolls on

Sarasota
Sports

By Dana Kampa |
July 22, 2025

Circle the Date kicks off summer shopping on St. Armands

Businesses on St. Armands Circle encourage patrons to enjoy a day of exploring with deals, treats and live music.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
December 14, 2025

Sarasota Bay lights up with annual Holiday Boat Parade

A series of festively decorated boats sailed around Sarasota Bay during the Holiday Boat Parade supporting Suncoast Charities for Children.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
October 20, 2025

A contemporary classical music troupe grows in Sarasota

Samantha Bennett and George Nickson are kicking off enSRQ's 10th season.

Arts + Culture

By Andrew Warfield |
August 21, 2025

Bobby Jones Golf Club helps fill area's public golf void

With fewer options for public golf locally, the city of Sarasota's Bobby Jones Golf Club offers a private club experience accessible to all.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
August 23, 2025

Redevelopment of downtown building will create 18-story tower

Plans for the vacant Zenith office tower in Sarasota will include demolition and development of a 96-unit residence and 42,000 square feet of commercial space.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
May 6, 2025

Longboat passes tree ordinance exemption for storm-damaged properties

The amendment eliminates the replacement requirement for properties that need to remove dead or severely damaged trees caused by natural disasters.

Longboat Key
News

By S.T. Cardinal |
October 22, 2025

Longboat businesses optimistic for better season from visitors

The snowbirds are returning, and their dollars extend a lifeline for businesses that rely on the season to make up for a summer lull.

Longboat Key
Business

By Andrew Warfield |
October 4, 2025

Seven-story, 24-unit condo proposed for Rosemary District

Plans for a seven-story, 24-unit residential building at Seventh Street and Cohen Way include replacing an existing multifamily building with a public park.