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Visible Men Academy founders Louis Parker,  Cindy Cavallaro Day, Shannon Rohrer-Phillips and Neil Phillips
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 10, 2019
Visible Men Academy shares the love at annual lunch

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  • Black Tie
  • By Banko Doors |
  • December 4, 2023
Banko Overhead Doors: Elevating Excellence in Garage Solutions

Banko Doors, your community’s door to service, selection and style since 1984.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
  • In Memoriam |
  • June 27, 2023
Deborah Chalmers

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our special Mom, Deborah Chalmers, on June 1, 2023, at the age of 84.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Flooding in Buttonwood Harbor and other neighborhoods has come under town scrutiny. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 20, 2022
Longboat plans flooding projects with final ARPA funding

The final $1.8 million given to the town will go toward floodwater projects in Buttonwood and Sleepy Lagoon neighborhoods.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lyle Anderson drove his blue Ford Mustang in the Daytona Beach 14-hour race in April. Photo courtesy Lyle Anderson.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 27, 2021
SMA senior's passion gives him the racer's edge

From video games, to go-karts, to a race-prepared Ford Mustang, Lyle Anderson hopes the road leads to a pro career on the track.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
ODA quarterback Tyler Beasley received his first collegiate offer from Tennessee on March 22.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 3, 2020
Strong-armed ODA signal-caller has received SEC offer

Tyler Beasley has been continuing to work during the offseason.

  • East County
  • Sports
Arlington Park residents Robert Grant and Nathan Wilson are part of a group that fears allowing more multifamily development in and around the neighborhood could lead to issues such as worsened traffic.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 5, 2019
Mixed-use zoning plans prove contentious

In addition to objections from the Arlington Park neighborhood, some city officials want to see affordable housing built on commercial properties.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Parks and Recreation Manager Jerry Fogle encouraged residents to participate in the master planning process.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 8, 2018
City offers online parks survey

Staff plans to develop of community parks and recreation needs in time for a May meeting with the City Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 11, 2020
A necessary investment

Longboaters have accepted that a price of paradise is maintaining the Key’s No. 1 asset: the beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Rosemary District resident Sue Stewart speaks with city Transportation Planner Megan Lui and Chief Transportation Planner Colleen McGue at a neighborhood meeting Thursday, Nov. 14.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 21, 2019
City plans routes for bikes, pedestrians

After adopting a multimodal transportation plan, the city is pursuing funding for projects such as bike lanes and multiuse trails.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kendal Kiner was one of the first artists to get a space at The Bazaar on Apricot and Lime. Photo by Kayleigh Omang
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 8, 2018
Local painter's Fish Out of Water shop utilizes catch and repurpose method

Sarasota artist Kendal Kiner brings trash-to-treasure paintings to The Bazaar at Apricot and Lime.

  • Arts + Culture
A proposal would dedicate 5% of the Tourist Development Tax to sports tourism.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 12, 2021
County considers dedicated sports tourism funding

A proposal would dedicate 5% of the Tourist Development Tax to sports tourism.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Greer weaving in her Whitney Beach condominium. (Photo by Lesley Dwyer)
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 1, 2022
Former alpaca farmer finds tranquility while weaving

Dedrea Greer, who became an alpaca midwife, said that the first time she saw a loom, it looked like serenity.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
EnsembleNewSRQ welcomes the Verdigris Ensemble for a collaborative performance Monday, Feb. 6.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 31, 2023
The best things to do around Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Feb. 2-8

Get in the romantic mood for Valentine's Day with some of these sweet performances.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Headless Horseman (Carmen Hansen) was the highlight of the 2022 performance of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 24, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Oct. 26 to Nov. 1

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 3, 2018
Longboat showcases town offerings at open house

Longboat Key departments including fire rescue and public works were on site to talk with residents and visitors.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A Palm Avenue scaffolding malfunction was one of several high-profile construction accidents downtown this summer.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 9, 2017
Growth issues dominate city conversations

As building continues throughout the city of Sarasota, officials are examining polices designed to manage the effects of new development.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The newly built home sits on more than an acre of Gulf-front land. Photo courtesy of Lynne Koy
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 14, 2013
NEWS BRIEFS

FedEx vice president buys $6.8 million Key home

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Artist Erin Ernst created a sculpture of giant cigarette butts in the sand to help raise awareness. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 13, 2022
Longboat Key sets sights on its own smoking ban

When commissioners return in September, a proposal for parks and beaches is expected to be waiting for them.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Rev. Dr. Wes Bixby, James Hudgins, David Sessions, Philip Delaney, Harry Hobson, Dale Woodling, William Johnston and Duncan Finlay break ground.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • December 24, 2015
New Plymouth Harbor building breaks ground

The Northwest Garden building will feature independent living, assisted living and memory care. It is scheduled to open in fall 2017.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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