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By Dana Kampa |
November 19, 2025

Bird Key leaders break ground on new yacht club facilities

During early fall, the old building came down, and on Nov. 13, the first shovels of dirt were turned over on the site of the future clubhouse.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
October 15, 2025

Community welcomes veterans home from Washington, D.C., trip

The community welcomed veterans home at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, after their one-day trip to Washington, D.C. with Southwest Florida Honor Flight.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
August 6, 2025

Teen diver takes initiative cleaning up local waters

Inspired by her watery surroundings on Longboat Key, 15-year-old Coco Claypoole recently started her own scuba-certified youth cleanup crew in Florida.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Jack Nelson |
October 8, 2025

Columnist reflects on Sarasota-area girls volleyball as playoffs near

The Observer's sports columnist shares his thoughts on the volleyball teams at Cardinal Mooney, Riverview, Sarasota Christian, Sarasota and Booker high schools following the regular season.

Sarasota
Sports

By Jay Heater |
October 5, 2025

WOW! What a ride for women in Lakewood Ranch

More than 200 women ride in the Women on Wheels Ride to support Selah Freedom.

East County
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
November 22, 2025

Anti-human trafficking survivors share stories to Longboat group

Representatives from Selah Freedom disclosed their experiences with St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church Women's Guild members.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
September 23, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Sept. 25-Oct. 1

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

In Memoriam |
November 6, 2025

Americo Borza

Americo Borza, a true “Sarasotan” born at Sarasota Memorial Hospital on May 5, 1942, passed away on September 22, 2025.

Sarasota
Tributes & Obituaries

By Madison Bierl |
September 30, 2025

Co-teach program at Gullett Elementary allows for extra academic support

In each grade level for first to fifth, there is a classroom with two full-time instructors teaching approximately 30 students.

East County
Schools

By Jack Nelson |
December 10, 2025

Notre Dame commit rekindles love for tennis after recovery from a shoulder injury

Gabriella Rawles was once unsure if she'd ever return to the sport after the injury caused her passion to fade.

East County
Sports

By Jay Heater |
November 6, 2025

Arrive early and stay late to avoid parade congestion at UTC

The Santa's Grand Arrival Parade on Nov. 8 is sure to attract more than 15,000 spectators in Sarasota.

East County
Neighbors

By Eric Garwood |
November 17, 2025

Longboat Key's Ohana sells for $17.5 million

The property previously sold in May 2024.

Longboat Key
News

By Adam Hughes |
November 5, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for Oct. 20-24 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A home in Bay Isles on Bayou Pointe tops the week’s sales at $3.5 million.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Andrew Warfield |
October 6, 2025

Adagio condo project remains on hold with review committee

The 172-unit mixed-use development needs to come back to Sarasota's to Development Review Committee for a fourth submission and is advised to hold a voluntary community meeting.

Sarasota
News

By S.T. Cardinal |
September 21, 2025

Rowdy maintenance workers prompt calls to Longboat police

A mysterious blinking light in the Gulf, rowdy maintenance workers and a suspected lemon thief are some of the calls from this week's Longboat Key Cops Corner.