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By S.T. Cardinal |
November 21, 2025

Buccaneer Restaurant 'alive and well,' town manager says

The Longboat Key project may resume after a yearslong pause. The lot has sat untouched since the 2018 demolition of Pattigeorge's.

Longboat Key
News

By Dana Kampa |
October 14, 2025

Meet the morning crew at Bayfront Dog Park

The early morning crew at Bayfront Dog Park welcomes new visitors.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Jack Nelson |
October 28, 2025

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Dru Hershberger

The freshman for Sarasota Christian girls' swimming & diving brought home gold on Oct. 25 at the FHSAA Class 1A District 8 championship.

Sarasota
Sports

By S.T. Cardinal |
December 9, 2025

Longboat Fire Rescue welcomes new chaplain

The Longboat Island Chapel's Rev. Brock Patterson becomes a resource for first responders.

Longboat Key
News

By Ian Swaby |
December 4, 2025

Holiday display at Selby Gardens boasts over 2 million lights

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' "Lights in Bloom" illuminated extravaganza features a tree covered in dragonflies, train decorations and more to explore.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Jay Heater |
October 29, 2025

Bam takes center stage at Our Lady of the Angels car show

The Knights of Columbus event raises funds for St Jude Children's Hospital.

East County
Opinion

By Jack Nelson |
October 30, 2025

Former defensive lineman leads group of stars into SHS Hall of Fame

Sarasota High School 1986 graduate Magdi El Shahawy has served as the University of San Diego's associate athletic director for academics after taking time off for family.

Sarasota
Sports

By Jack Nelson |
December 3, 2025

Paradise defender parlays position change into a professional contract

The Sarasota Paradise team signs Roberto Burlew, a returning player from their semipro team.

East County
Sports

By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
November 26, 2025

Your Weekly Taste: Lotsa Lobster

Stop by Lotsa Lobster today or call (941) 918-2529-(CLAW) with any questions or comments.

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 Monica Roman Gagnier |
December 15, 2025

Tree Fort Productions takes a recovery road trip, one classic car at a time

Tree Fort Productions Projects founder Katherine Michelle Tanner's "Notes From the Dashboard" explores a platonic bond based on healing.

Arts + Culture

By S.T. Cardinal |
October 28, 2025

School of fishermen dispelled from Longboat Pass Bridge

A disgruntled contractor threatened to dump debris on a property if he wasn't paid. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Jack Nelson |
November 4, 2025

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Parker Nippert

Breaking the Riverview single-season passing record, the senior quarterback led the Rams to an 8-1-1 regular season.

Sarasota
Sports

By Observer Staff |
August 12, 2025

City undergoes billing system change for water customers

Beginning in October, the city of Sarasota will implement electronic payment system InvoiceCloud for water bills, shift convenience fees to customers.

Sarasota
News

By Madison Bierl |
December 2, 2025

81-year-old writer combines history and fiction through his books

Lakewood Ranch's Peter Moscovita has published seven books and earned a Hollywood Book Review for his first book "The Following Storm."

East County
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
October 11, 2025

Fashion luncheon supports Myakka City animal sanctuary

Scout & Molly's Boutique set up a pop-up shop at Pascone's Ristorante to benefit Donte's Den.

East County
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
May 8, 2025

Affordable housing program takes root in Sarasota

With more than 900 affordable and attainable units in the pipeline, 269 by for-profit developers, Sarasota's efforts to address the city's housing crisis show signs of momentum.