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By Katie Johns |
June 6, 2018

Hats off to Longboat's class of 2018

Emma Moneuse and Griffin McKee are enjoying their summers before heading to college, while Max and Jake Pettingell are gearing up for their next steps at St. Stephens.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Harry Sayer |
June 24, 2021

Manasota Chess Center opens for all skill levels

Nicholas Lewis, Rick Knowlton and Dan Hersey have launched the Manasota Chess Center at the Crossings shopping mall.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By David Conway |
August 29, 2013

Urban Design team outlines catalyst areas

The team tasked with developing a form-based code for the city, while working out of the new Urban Design Studio, is going beyond rewriting zoning regulations.

Siesta Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
March 1, 2023

Banditos will bring its 'taco temple' to downtown Sarasota

Maryland-based Banditos Tacos & Tequila will occupy the former Tavern on Main Brewery location as it makes its Florida debut, featuring the chain's first rooftop patio.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Sidra Wali |
May 10, 2023

Longboat author celebrates unsung historical figures in children's books

Al "Mifflin" Lowe's most recently published book, "Forgotten Founders," delves into the American Revolution.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
February 27, 2020

Sarasota weather page photo: February 27

Stephen Jordan captured these amazing sunset colors over the Gulf of Mexico.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Amelia Hanks |
July 18, 2018

Wine Walk pulls court on Lakewood Ranch Main Street

The first wine walk event hosted by Fine Wine and Tastings on Main will be on July 25.

East County
News

By Anna Brugmann |
July 22, 2016

County commissioners respond to Bee Ridge construction complaint

The Church of Palms was faced with closing its preschool for the second time this month before the county adjusted construction plans.

Sarasota
News

By Mark Gordon |
February 26, 2016

Sarasota developer takes on the IRS — and wins

Hugh Culverhouse Jr., developer of Palmer Ranch, has won a decade-long dispute over the value of land he donated in Sarasota County.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
August 5, 2009

Letters to the Editor

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Brendan Lavell |
June 23, 2021

Opening Lakewood Main Street to traffic irks some residents

A Change.org petition to keep part of the Lakewood Ranch street open to pedestrians has more than 850 signatures.

East County
News

By Jen Blanco |
September 26, 2013

FAST FEET: Zack Summerall

Sarasota High junior Zack Summerall has developed into the Sailors' No. 1 cross-country runner over the past two years.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Liz Ramos |
June 17, 2020

East Bradenton marching bands play waiting game

Until decisions are made about reopening school, local bands are planning for different scenarios.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
August 31, 2022

County commissioners approve sewer line expansion on Bahia Vista Street

A budget amendment of $21 million brings to $280 million a project to expand capacity and upgrade the Bee Ridge Water Reclamation Facility.

Sarasota
News

By Pam Eubanks |
June 8, 2016

An idea that's the bomb!

Emergency room doctor finds way to decrease fireworks injuries.

Health

By Mark Bergin |
January 19, 2022

Longboat dining options about to expand

Restaurants coming soon promise new variety without leaving the island.

Longboat Key
News

By Nat Kaemmerer |
July 4, 2019

Longboat Key Freedom Fest starts off the Fourth of July with a bang

The "world's shortest parade" brought folks together for freedom and fun

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Marty Fugate |
November 9, 2022

Lido Shores’ homes stand as a testament of time — and fabulous architecture

This architecturally unique neighborhood helped launch the Sarasota School of modernist architecture. Its vision of the future is not a thing of the past.