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Local Sarasota group Passerine brought its unique sound to the Gator Creek festival.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • May 8, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Gator Creek Bluegrass Festival

Bluegrass and gumbo fans flocked to the East County for Linger Lodge's first Gator Creek Bluegrass Festival May 7. The festival featured several bluegrass bands as well as samples of some of the best gumbo in the area.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
SKIMMING THE SURFACE: Gulf Gate resident Stewart Green took this photo of skimboarders at sunset on Siesta Key Beach.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY 2011 Weekly Weather

Looking back through our archives of weather photos in 2011, picking our best submissions was a nearly impossible task. You, our readers, submitted some of the most spectacular sunset and Siesta beach photos we have ever received!

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Marilyn Bezner and Lisa DiSimone
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Pat's Party at the Tavern

St. Patrick's Day was celebrated with Celtic tunes and traditional food at Longboat Key Club and Resort Harborside on March 17. Members dressed for the occasion in their best green and celebrated the holiday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Vice Mayor David Brenner celebrated his re-election to the District 3 Longboat Key Town Commission seat March 20, at the Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2012
March Year in Pictures: Longboat Key

Enjoy some of our picks for best pictures of March 2012.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dream Makers Ball Co-Chairwomen Lindsey and Kristy Landers-Niedenfuer with Black Tie Editor Loren Mayo
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 16, 2012
BT's Best Bet: Dream Makers Ball

Black Tie chats up Lindsey and Kristy Landers-Niedenfuer about the Dream Makers Ball, happening Saturday, Nov. 18, at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
David Glorius with Boys & Girls Club students Iniyah Martell and Maria Nicolosi at Steak & Burger to celebrate the Youth of the Year.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 30, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Boys & Girls Club Steak & Burger

Guests donned their best buckles and cowboy hats for the Boys & Girls Club event Steak & Burger to celebrate the Youth of the Year Friday, Jan. 30 at the Lee Wetherington location.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Karel Beck, Barb Sanandres and Cindy Wolfendale
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: BKYC Memorial Day

Red, white and blue outfits were par at Bird Key Yacht Club on May 27 at Bird Key Yacht Club. Members donned their best stars and stripes and enjoyed a favorite American pastime perfect for memorial day: enjoying barbecue with friends.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
JP Legutko gets his first dish of the evening
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • September 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Main Street BBQ Cook Off

Lakewood Ranch restaurants competed for the title of best BBQ Saturday night on Main Street. Hundreds of BBQ lovers came out to test and judge the food for themselves. From BBQ tacos to kebabs, the competition was hot.

  • East County
  • News
An aerial view of Longboat Key, looking north from the southern tip. Jack Elka.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 22, 2011
Our View: Giving thanks

Thanksgiving Day is one of the great American holidays because it is the time when everyone of different backgrounds, political persuasions and faiths can focus on being thankful for what we have. Because what we have is a truly stunning amount.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
According to staff there are more than 700 short-term rentals operating throughout the city in neighborhoods such as Arlington Park.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 10, 2024
Vacation rental ordinance expanded citywide

The registration period for short-term rentals in Sarasota will be July 1 to Oct. 31, and the new law will go into effect Jan. 1, 2025.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Central Park Homeowners Association board members David Sidnam and Lee Duis worked together to raise about $16,000 to install this playground in the community. Duis was elected to the HOA board in November and will serve as its president in 2017.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 7, 2016
Central Park HOA hopes to add amenities

Central Park board desires friendship, lower fees and improved amenities

  • East County
  • News
A spray-painted Ukrainian flag defies the Russian terror and destruction.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 11, 2023
Longboat human rights photographer recounts travels to Ukraine

Beach Fitness owner Allan Mestel has traveled to Ukraine twice since the Russian invasion began last year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 27, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, July 28

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Gnarly Miller sure is going places.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 19, 2013
Work like a dog

These employees work their tails off for belly scratches, love and, of course, the occasional treat.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Owner Paige Hartmann has assumed some of the responsibility for cleaning The Inn on Siesta Key, amid staffing shortages.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 15, 2023
Siesta Key hotel and lodging managers adapt to staffing challenges

While staffing shortages continue to impact the hospitality industry, some hotels on Siesta Key find ways to keep the island a thriving destination.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Noah Kumar spent the 2025 season on the PGA Tour Americas, but is poised to make his Korn Ferry Tour debut April 2 at the LECOM Suncoast Classic.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • March 26, 2026
Guided by a golf legend, young pro returns home

Noah Kumar, a Cardinal Mooney graduate, has channeled Arnold Palmer en route to the LECOM Suncoast Classic.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 25, 2022
Longboat Key Town Hall hosts art reception

About a dozen local artists have displayed their work in town hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 13, 2012
Neal re-opens River's Reach community

Neal Communities has re-opened its River's Reach community after closing home sales there in 2009.

  • East County
  • News
A development concept plan shows how Neal Communities plans to transform more than 500 acres of agricultural land east of I-75.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 3, 2017
Neal buys south Sarasota land for $20 million

Neal Communities will seek County Commission approval for up to 1,100 homes — including more affordable housing — east of I-75.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Two of the alleged incidents are still under investigation.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 14, 2014
Sheriff's Office investigates stabbing, homicide and an attempted robbery

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office reported multiple crimes occurred over the weekend.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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