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The view of the first hole from behind the fairway bunkers at The Concession.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 21, 2025
The Concession lands Senior PGA Championship for 3 years, starting in 2026

The Lakewood Ranch course has played host to previous high-profile events.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 22, 2023
Sarasota School Board approves $1.5B final budget

The Sarasota County School Board voted 4-1 to approve the budget, which decreases total millage.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Gov. Ron DeSantis announces July 25 that Manatee County will be audited by the DOGE Task Force.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 28, 2025
Manatee County welcomes audit by Florida DOGE Task Force

Auditors will visit Manatee County in August to review its spending.

  • East County
  • News
Police respond to Longboat home after snake slithers in
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • September 16, 2025
Police respond to Longboat home after snake slithers in

Snakes, flying planks, night terrors and pickup attempts prompted calls to police on the Key in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Catch up on what you missed while you were away.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 10, 2011
WELCOME BACK: What you missed

Gone for the summer? Then catch up on what you missed while you were away.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The Shaelyn Band, which opens the Lakewood Ranch Blues Fest Dec. 6 at Waterside Place, is led by singer Shaelyn Mulberry.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 2, 2025
This musical soul search leads to Lakewood Ranch

The Lakewood Ranch Blues Fest is back for its second edition with seven top bands at Waterside Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • January 15, 2020
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 16

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Sarasota Housing Authority plans to break ground on the Lofts on Lemon, a 130-unit affordable apartment complex in the Rosemary District, later this month. Rendering courtesy Sarasota Housing Authority.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 7, 2021
Officials hope to build on housing progress

City and county leaders centered affordable housing as a priority in 2020. To what extent will recently established policies bear fruit this year?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cynthia Saunders, the superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, will retire June 30. The School Board of Manatee County is in the beginning stages of the search for a new superintendent.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 12, 2023
Manatee School Board clashes on preference for new superintendent

Some board members say they would prefer a Florida resident while others say they are open to all candidates.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • January 31, 2013
Forks & Corks 2013: Showcasing Sarasota’s finest in style

Forks & Corks 2013: Showcasing Sarasota’s finest in style

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The Longboat Pass Bridge was up Tuesday afternoon without any boats waiting to go underneath. Traffic halted. Terry O'Connor
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • November 23, 2016
There are answers to Longboat Key traffic question

As FDOT begins another study, some citizens are stepping forward with their own fixes to seasonal traffic.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota’s own answer to crime reduction
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • March 13, 2024
Sarasota’s own answer to crime reduction

The most intractable problem of crime is that of repeat offenders. Solving that is no easy task, but in Sarasota, an impressive nonprofit called Project 180 is showing it can be done.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Commissioner Jason Bearden sits in his office at the Manatee County Administration Building.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 28, 2024
Jason Bearden says he is taking a stand against unsupported development

The Manatee County at-large commissioner says he wants roads built first.

  • East County
  • News
Florida Studio Theatre's 14th annual Sarasota Improv Festival takes place July 12-13.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 3, 2024
Sarasota Improv Festival leaves the script behind

FST’s annual Sarasota Improv Festival creates spontaneous comedy with careful planning.

  • Arts + Culture
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will hold a celebration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Sunday, Jan. 19, at the Sarasota Opera House.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 14, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Jan. 16-22

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Mayor Erik Arroyo speaks at an event in February 2022.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 4, 2023
State finds no wrongdoing in investigation of One Park, Erik Arroyo

The Florida Division of Law Enforcement has closed its investigation into a city commissioner regarding a donation his charity accepted from a One Park investor.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By George Rauch |
  • July 1, 2009
Market Watch

Government policy frustrates recovery

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 21, 2010
Letters to the editor

To send in your letters, please e-mail them to [email protected], or mail them to The Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, 34228. The Longboat Observer gives priority to letters of local interest and about local issues. The Observer will print all letters to the editor if it feels they are of general interest, but only if the letter is signed and the author's street address and phone number are given. The editor reserves the right to condense letters.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 26, 2023
Edwards leaves a lasting legacy at Asolo Rep

During his 18-year-run in Sarasota, Michael Donald Edwards profoundly transformed the Asolo Repertory Company.

  • Arts + Culture
Plans for Banditos Tacos & Tequila include a rooftop lounge with the bar service area beneath an enclosable structure. Under the city's new definitions, it will be considered an indoor bar.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 20, 2024
In defining bars and clubs, city asks: Do restaurants need kitchens?

The city of Sarasota's proposed zoning definitions of downtown restaurants, bars and nightclubs would impact those establishments' operations, hours and outdoor seating.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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