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By S.T. Cardinal |
April 8, 2026

Longboat has a Bradenton Beach traffic problem

For Longboat Key residents and employees trying to get to the mainland from the north end, beach traffic is a headache and getting worse each year.

Longboat Key
News

In Memoriam |
May 21, 2026

Sheila B. Barach

Sheila B. Barach, of Longboat Key, Florida, formerly of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 18, 2026, at the age of 93. Sheila

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

By S.T. Cardinal |
May 13, 2026

Canal payment plan gets first approval by Longboat commission

The first of two votes passed unanimously to establish flat fees and ad-valorem assessments to dredge and maintain Longboat Key's canals.

Longboat Key
News

By S.T. Cardinal |
May 6, 2026

Recent projects show the new era of Sarasota-area bridges

In the latter half of the 21st century, drawbridges were the preferred method to bridge barrier islands to the mainland in the Gulf Coast, but that doesn’t mean they’re a relic of the past.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
May 22, 2026

Senior affordable housing project funding remains one step short

Sarasota Housing Authority is pledged $3 million from the county to close a funding gap for McCown Towers. Another $8 million from the city still requires a commission vote.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
May 21, 2026

Parrish resident steps up to protect rural Manatee County in District 1 race

As a citizen, Elizabeth Arnold fought beside the late commissioner Carol Ann Felts. Now, she's stepping into the race to fill her vacant commission seat.

East County
News

By Dana Kampa |
April 8, 2026

Support your passion project through Giving Challenge 2026

Local organizations are preparing for the fundraising event presented by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
May 6, 2026

Ride-along offers insight into the job of a Manatee County deputy

With more than 400,000 residents in Manatee County, only 24 Sheriff's Office deputies comprise the traffic unit.

East County
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
May 18, 2026

Sarasota Orchestra announces anonymous $12 million Music Center donation

Close to $87 million in donations have been publicly announced toward the Fruitville Road campus.

Arts + Culture

By Andrew Warfield |
May 6, 2026

Circus Trail envisioned to connect Fruitville to 17th Street Park

The Sarasota City Commission has authorized FDOT to design a realignment of Circus Trail into and through Bobby Jones Golf Course and Nature Park.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
May 10, 2026

Be Fabulous Music & Arts Pride Fest held at Selby Five Points Park

The event hosted by the Fabulous Arts Foundation showcased LGBTQ+ artists and connected community members downtown after making its return there last year.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
May 18, 2026

Deep Lagoon Seafood & Oyster House - Lakewood Ranch, FL

Fresh seafood, handcrafted cocktails and a lively waterfront atmosphere in Lakewood Ranch. Perfect for drinks, dinner and sunset views.

Arts + Entertainment
Spotlight Partners

6th annual Get Your Mutt Movin' helps get support moving for rescue animals

The annual event, a fundraiser for Satchel's Last Resort, raised about $45,000, according to the rescue.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
May 20, 2026

Longboaters jam with Big Z Band to close out season

The Longboat Key Club held one of its final farewell events of the season with a music-centered lawn party.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
April 27, 2026

Controversial downtown tower comes back before City Commission

A mediated agreement between city staff and the developer of the previously rejected Obsidian tower will be considered by the Sarasota City Commission on May 4.