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By Carter Weinhofer |
May 26, 2025

Longboat Fire Rescue Department hopes to purchase new rescue boat

Fire Chief Paul Dezzi said it’s time to replace the boat with a new, more efficient boat for marine rescue calls.

Longboat Key
News

By Ian Swaby |
May 15, 2025

Sarasota students write letters about Florida for Virginia third grader

A letter from a Virginia third grader's class asked what life is like in Florida. Sarasota students provide answers.

Sarasota
Sports

By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
May 5, 2025

Your Weekly Taste: Harry's Continental Kitchens

This dessert is the perfect balance of tart and sweet — it’s a slice of sunshine that locals and visitors alike dream about long after the last bite.

Arts + Entertainment
Spotlight Partners

East County WWII veteran knighted into the Legion of Honor

The honor is only awarded to United States veterans who fought on French soil.

East County
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
May 27, 2025

Officers investigate report of fishermen spitting in Gulf

The complainant said the group was throwing objects and spitting in the water, prompting police response. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Adam Hughes |
April 29, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for April 12-16 in Lakewood Ranch

A Country Club Village home on Portmarnock Place tops the week's sales at $5.9 million.

East County
Real Estate

By Observer Staff |
April 15, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for April 17-23

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
March 26, 2025

27th Sarasota Film Festival offers fresh flicks, communal screenings

"Marcella" will open the 2025 Sarasota Film Festival on April 4.

Arts + Culture

By Janet Combs |
March 12, 2025

Black Party celebrates second act for Urbanite Theatre

The annual fundraiser supports the work of Sarasota's black box theater.

Black Tie

By Carter Weinhofer |
May 28, 2025

Drainage improvement projects garner allocations in upcoming fiscal year

Although still pending Town Commission approval, Longboat Key's five-year capital plan includes several drainage improvement projects that are in various stages of design and surveying.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
February 27, 2025

City of giving brings bold arts and cultural initiatives

New and underway projects in Sarasota require nearly $1 billion in philanthropy to bring to fruition. Organization leaders say there is enough to go around.

Sarasota
News

By Eric Garwood |
May 21, 2025

The Concession lands Senior PGA Championship for 3 years, starting in 2026

The Lakewood Ranch course has played host to previous high-profile events.

East County
Sports

By Jay Heater |
May 21, 2025

A Memorial Day service in Lakewood Ranch would warrant a gold star

Move of Tribute to Heroes Parade to November leaves a void.

East County
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
March 19, 2025

Sarasota Arts & Culture Coalition rebranded PAC Sarasota

The goal of the Sarasota Arts & Cultural Coalition is to advocate for Sarasota's arts and cultural organizations.

Sarasota
Business

By Dana Kampa |
June 6, 2025

New owners of Euphemia Haye excited to save 50-year-old restaurant

Preserving and celebrating this Longboat Key staple is personal for Rachel Ghormley's family.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Dana Kampa |
May 26, 2025

Longboaters appreciate convenience of blood donation

SunCoast Blood Centers volunteers continue outreach efforts throughout the year on Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Matt Walsh |
May 7, 2025

LBK survey: What about $?

It's no surprise Longboat Key residents expressed high satisfaction in the town survey. That's great. But maybe they also should be asked about their taxes.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
April 30, 2025

Convenience store scuffle involves assault by fruit

A dispute between a clerk and two customers involves unconventional weapons, including bananas. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.