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By S.T. Cardinal |
October 19, 2025

Streetlights to illuminate Longboat's main road

An update on the Buccaneer Restaurant, the town's stance on chain businesses and updates on light fixture installations were topics of an informal town meeting.

Longboat Key
News

By Dana Kampa |
February 24, 2026

Plan for Community Cleanup Day on Longboat Key

Get ready to safely dispose of household hazardous materials, electronics, papers for shredding and bulk items.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Janet Combs |
February 13, 2026

Sarasota Players Play On in their new Payne Park space

At its annual fundraiser, the community theater welcomed guests to see its new home at the Payne Park Auditorium before its transformation begins.

Black Tie

By Marty Fugate |
February 4, 2026

Florida Studio Theatre shoots for the moon with 'The Blue-Sky Boys'

Deborah Brevoort's play takes audiences on a mind-bending journey of joyful exploration.

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff |
February 25, 2026

Man climbs to the roof of a bar in search of his friend

A patron of a downtown bar, who was trespassed after being spotted on the roof, said that's the last place he saw his friend. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Marty Fugate |
January 14, 2026

Sarasota Art Museum showcases Janet Echelman's colorful fiber works

Some of the large installations were inspired by the nets of Indian fishermen.

Arts + Culture

By Gayle Williams |
January 17, 2026

Japanese violin prodigy lives up to the hype in Sarasota Orchestra debut

Her musicality seems to emanate from a heart and soul deeply connected to a universal truth.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Madison Bierl |
December 9, 2025

Lakewood Ranch High's College and Career Center makes its debut

Set up by 12 of Lakewood Ranch's “brightest of the brightest" students, the center can help students explore their career choices.

East County
Schools

By Jay Heater |
January 21, 2026

Audubon eyes go to the skies in Lakewood Ranch

The Sarasota Audubon Society hosts Lakewood Ranch walks in the hopes of generating interest in the club.

East County
Neighbors

By Marty Fugate |
January 19, 2026

Asolo Rep, Urbanite's work-related plays are worlds apart

"Primary Trust" and "Job" show the risks and rewards of taking care of business.

Arts + Culture

By Ian Swaby |
November 23, 2025

Lego artists show their imagination in Sarasota's first BrickUniverse

The Lego fan expo event at Robarts Arena showcased the work of artists from near and far with a mission of inspiring kids and adults.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Jack Nelson |
December 2, 2025

East County Athlete of the Week: Anquan Polynice

The junior guard for Braden River boys basketball enters 2025-26 as the team's second-leading scorer from last year.

East County
Sports

By S.T. Cardinal |
December 16, 2025

Longboat Key's Durante Park reopens after hurricane repairs

Fourteen months after the 2024 hurricanes, boardwalks on the 1.4-mile walking trail have been repaired, and the park has reopened to visitors.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
October 13, 2025

Sarasota Police Department swears in five new officers

Police Chief Rex Troche tells five new recruits the time to build their legacy in law enforcement begins now.

Sarasota
News

By Eric Garwood |
December 28, 2025

YourObserver.com's most-read stories of 2025 typically connected with deeper issues

Big-picture issues, such as new trash cans and disappearing art, strike a chord with readers. But there were exceptions in this year's top headlines.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Madison Bierl |
December 19, 2025

Esplanade continues tradition of being 'foolishly festive' for parade

This year's Foolishly Festive Christmas Parade was the original organizers' "swan song," who hope new blood will take on the parade and keep the Christmas spirit alive.

East County
Neighbors

By Letter to the Editor |
January 28, 2026

Orchestra, SPAC should combine efforts

One reader says rather than take on two projects worth $800 million, the Sarasota Orchestra and Sarasota Performing Arts Center should collaborate on a new center for the arts.