• Alternate Text
  • Loading

  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App
  • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Things to Do
  • Galleries
  • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Elections
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Longboat
    • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Things to Do
  • Galleries
  • More
    • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Elections
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

Results for:

Buddy Noah Henry gives instruction to TOPSoccer player Anthony Marchione.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 5, 2018
TOPSoccer program provides great opportunities in Lakewood Ranch

TOPSoccer program provides great opportunities in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Reports of Mayor Hagen Brody’s improper conduct were tied to his displeasure regarding a city-produced video highlighting a COVID-19 vaccination event at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • July 2, 2021
Commission to discuss investigating Brody’s conduct

Following an outburst at City Hall in March, Commissioner Jen Ahearn-Koch is asking her colleagues to consider a formal inquiry into Mayor Hagen Brody’s behavior.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 3, 2013
July 3: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota Police investigate Newtown shooting; After debate, Iwo Jima project nixed; Driven to succeed: Lucy Nicandri

  • Longboat Key
  • News
City administration is recommending reducing the size of the golf course to 27 holes to create 130 acres of park space on the Bobby Jones property.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 28, 2020
Sarasota officials divided on future of Bobby Jones

City commissioners were split on their preferred plan for adding a public park to Bobby Jones Golf Club, leaving open the option of further reducing the golf course footprint.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jesse Coleman installs plywood on his windows in preparation for Hurricane Irma.
  • By David Conway & Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 7, 2017
Officials, residents brace for the worst from Hurricane Irma

With the storm's path still uncertain, Sarasota is diligently preparing for Hurricane Irma.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • September 2, 2020
How Longboat compares

The Florida House’s transparency project lets Floridians see how their local governments compare to their peers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Teresa and Bob Simmons, coordinators of the Tuttle Elementary Nutrition program
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • July 22, 2015
Real Estate Reports

Longboat Key Real Estate Reports

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Ed McCrane announced the all-clear just before the weekend on social media.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 18, 2017
Sarasota County issues all-clear after Hurricane Irma

It took the county almost a week after Irma's passing to decide conditions were safe enough to merit the all-clear.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 14, 2010
Colony dispute escalates

The Colony wants to bring in Days Inn founder William M. Hitson. The association board wants liquidation. And the Colony's lender warns of chaos and 'a disaster.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • July 12, 2016
Music review: Gloria Musicae Patriotic Spectacular

In its annual Independence Day concert, the choral artists have never sounded better.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Stephanie Peabody
  • By Guest Author |
  • March 25, 2020
Letter to the editor: Take positive action during COVID-19 threat

Brain Health Initiative founder gives important advice to heed during coronavirus threat.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 11, 2015
East County Cops Corner 08.13.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
A Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization plan, which three Dr. Murf Klauber-owned entities filed Tuesday, summarizes "a Global Compromise and settlement" among all parties is what will satisfy creditors.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 1, 2013
Klauber files compromise plan

The reorganization plan calls for all assets in one party's hands to restore the resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Juanita and Bud Deuell show their American pride.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 'Tribute to Heroes' Memorial Day Parade

Red, white and blue colored the shirts of attendees of the 'Tribute to Heroes' Memorial Day Parade May 25, at Lakewood Ranch Main Street. More than 40 businesses and nonprofit organizations, in addition to students and veterans, converged to drive or walk for the thousands of bystanders who attended the annual patriotic event.

  • East County
  • News
Shore Chef Dylan Elhajoui’s favorite dish is his Sichuan pepper seared white Pekin duck breast.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 31, 2018
Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week brings new flavors to locals and tourists alike

Three chefs — from Shore, C'est La Vie University Park and The Table Creekside — participating in Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week share the highlights of their menu for the two-week event.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 4, 2016
Siesta Key lures Darwin Santa Maria

The local chef plans to open a brick-and-mortar version of his CeviChela Project in the Village.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Harvey Vengroff has pushed the city to approve his plans for a 393-unit affordable housing complex.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 9, 2016
Vengroff affordable apartment project moves ahead

A proposed 393-unit apartment complex on Fruitville Road cleared another hurdle today, as the Planning Board endorsed a change that could lead to more residential units on the site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brian and Dominic Caporaso. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 28, 2020
Tasty appreciation in Lakewood Ranch

Summerfield father and son make food for firefighters in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Mote Rehabilitation Technician Jenna Rouse (left) and Rehabilitation and Medical Care Coordinator Lynne Byrd tend to Doodle, a Kemp’s ridley sea turtle.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • January 8, 2018
Sarasota marine animals largely unscathed by recent cold

FWC reported more than 900 cold-stunned sea turtles across Florida, none around Sarasota or Manatee counties.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mark and Sue Gates and Amy and Kevin Wells enjoy last year’s Taste of St. Armands.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 5, 2016
Your Calendar: A Taste of St. Armands

Check out upcoming events around Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
« 894 895 896 897 898 899 900 901 902 903 »
The best of Your Observer, delivered directly to your inbox

Get the latest in news, sports, schools, arts and things to do in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and East County.

Sign Up

Contact

  • 1970 Main St.
  • Third Floor
  • Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Phone: 941-366-3468
  • FPN Verified

Extra, Extra!

  • Newsletters
  • App
  • Crossword
  • Contests

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Classifieds
  • Advertise
  • Rack Locations
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Options

sister sites

  • Business Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Orange Observer
  • Accessibility Options
  • Copyright © 2026 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved
Sign Up for Daily Headlines

A daily dose of news from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Sign Up for In Case You Missed It

A Saturday dose of the week's top stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County.


Anytime. Anywhere. Observer.

From in-depth local reporting to real-time breaking news, stay connected to the stories shaping our community with the Your Observer app.

Download Now for Free