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By Observer Staff |
May 12, 2025

Upscale Japanese restaurant and bar coming to University Town Center

Zoto is being developed by James Beard-nominated restaurateurs Jimmy and Johnny Tung.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Dana Kampa |
June 3, 2025

Secur-All Insurance returns to Longboat Key's Bay Isles area

Having served Longboat Key residents for 15 years, the insurance agency explains how close community ties have led to its longtime success on the island.

Longboat Key
Business

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
May 27, 2025

Escape the heat — and the news — with FST's Summer Cabaret series

Three musical revues will transport you to another world, if you turn off your cellphone.

Arts + Culture

By Adam Hughes |
April 16, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for March 31-April 4 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A condominium in Regent Place on Longboat Club Road tops the week's sales at $3.9 million.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Observer Staff |
April 14, 2025

'Mistura' and 'The Librarians' win top jury prizes at Sarasota Film Festival

Audience awards go to "Being Maria" for best narrative and "The Light They Cast" for best documentary.

Arts + Culture

By Dana Kampa |
May 21, 2025

Longboat nonagenarian reflects on accomplishments

Merle Nelson shares stories of her storied career and life advice on her 90th birthday.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Elizabeth King |
February 7, 2025

Rock star selling waterfront Sarasota estate for $10 million

Stu Cook, the bassist for Creedence Clearwater Revival, put his San Remo Estates house on the market.

Sarasota
News

By Vinnie Portell |
April 30, 2025

DME Academy takes soccer seriously

The Sarasota soccer club takes trips abroad and plans for a soccer school.

Sarasota
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
April 15, 2025

Sarasota County mulls stormwater turnover to the city

Sarasota County environmental staff recommends exiting interlocal agreement to oversee the city's stormwater management system.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
May 13, 2025

Police investigate suspicious knives stabbed in the ground

The intention of the act was unclear, but a resident called to report the odd sighting in front of a residence. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Carter Weinhofer |
May 12, 2025

What to keep in mind as hurricane season approaches

Longboat Key’s Fire Chief and Emergency Manager Chief Dezzi recently shared insights and best practices to help the community prepare for the season that starts June 1.

Longboat Key
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
May 14, 2025

Former Tidewell building under new ownership after $2.1M sale

The new owner, a full-time Longboat Key resident, will continue with a commercial lease business model and plans to make renovations to upgrade the property.

Longboat Key
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
June 10, 2025

Man found taking quick nap on roadside after work

An officer stopped to check on the man, who said he was just hoping to rest before biking home. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Lesley Dwyer |
June 11, 2025

Foundation for Dreams receives $100,000 grant from Bishop-Parker Foundation

The grant will go toward rehabbing one of the cottages at the foundation's new campus near Rye Preserve.

East County
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
April 1, 2025

New seagrass survey shows promise for Sarasota Bay's recovery

The results showed a 19% increase in seagrass coverage from 2022 to 2024, and preliminary observations indicate the bay was resilient enough to withstand 2024 storms.