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MJ Price
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 26, 2026
Voices of America: How do you reflect your patriotism?

In our series of questions for Americans in honor of our country's 250th birthday, we explore the idea of modern-day patriotism.

  • Spirit of America
Commodore Saul Landesberg assumed his new leadership role with the Bird Key Yacht Club at the passing of the gavel on June 20 at Art Ovation Hotel.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • June 25, 2026
Bird Key Yacht Club leadership looks forward to clubhouse completion

With the completion of construction for the new Bird Key Yacht Club headquarters on the horizon, the new commodore looks forward to a new chapter.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bill Schey is a Marine Corps veteran and a board member for the Folds of Honor Southwest Florida and Chicago chapters (with his wife, Connie Schey).
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 25, 2026
Voices of America: What is a patriot today?

In our series of questions for Americans in honor of the country's 250th birthday, we explore the idea of modern-day patriotism.

  • Spirit of America
Michael Moss and John Cutrone drive through a town.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • June 24, 2026
Sarasota duo drives 1,250 through Italy in 1000 Miglia event

Michael Moss and John Cutrone represented Sarasota by riding the Spirit of Zora, a 1957 fuel-injected Corvette, across a route they found exhilarating and sometimes dangerous.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dan Bue, a U.S. Navy veteran, is both a client and a team member at Operation Warrior Resolution.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • June 24, 2026
Manatee nonprofit shortens path to wellness for veterans

Operation Warrior Resolution offers brain-based healing to help veterans deal with past trauma.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Shanty Mann, Kaitlyn Presha, 11, Tyanna Mann, 8 and Tyrone Mann attended the event to support its organizer and Tyrone Mann's cousin Gwendalyn Fleetwood.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • June 23, 2026
Newtown celebrates Juneteenth holiday

The event, featuring a market with businesses from throughout the Newtown community, celebrated the holiday on June 19 commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Scarlett and Amelia Evancic express art through various mediums, including pencil, paint, photography, digital art, cardboard and more.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • June 23, 2026
When it comes to art, these sisters know where to draw the line

Scarlett and Amelia Evancic share a common passion for art but what role it plays in their future has yet to be decided.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sydney McCullough takes mom, Belle, and 2-week-old foal, Nezuko, for a walk Wednesday at Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions in Myakka City.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 23, 2026
New foal brings joy to Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions

"Nezuko" joins the all-star lineup in Myakka City.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key Past President Michael Garey said he heard of the Miracle League of Manasota when his daughter, Amelia, volunteered as a buddy to the athletes. Garey suggested the 501(c)(3) as the club's new charitable partner, which board members recently accepted.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • June 22, 2026
Accessible baseball league benefits from Kiwanis pancake breakfast funds

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key named the Miracle League of Manasota as its new nonprofit partner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sienna Linn, a rising first grader at Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy, says she has no pets at home but has had a blast with her dog, Mia, at the Little Vet School camp.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • June 20, 2026
Little Vet School teaches skills at The Out-of-Door Academy's summer camp

The program, one of Little Medical School Suncoast's camps, teaches students how to safely care for dogs and cats.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Palmetto community leaders showed up strong at Longboat Island Chapel's latest charity drive to support Mt. Carmel Resource Center on June 16. From left, Deputy Ken Jewett, Sgt. Joy Jewett, Chief of Police Scott Tyler, City of Palmetto Mayor Daniel West, Shirley Pearson, executive director of Strength in Action, Inc., Rev. Brock Patterson, Pearson's sister Laura Wallace, and Town of Longboat Key Town Manager Howard Tipton.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • June 20, 2026
From food to furniture, chapel's programs continue to make an impact

Longboat Island Chapel is accepting men's clothing for its Father's Day-themed collection for Palmetto's Mt. Carmel Resource Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Eadon Foster, a rising fourth grader at Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary, and Zion Stenzler, a rising fifth grader at Rowlett Elementary Academy, each use microscopes to look at a goldfish scale, dandelion fuzz, pollen, and more.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • June 19, 2026
Mad Scientist Adventures Camp presents students with scientific challenges

The summer camp at Braden River Middle School is run by teachers with themed activities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Attendees were impressed by the fireworks across Sarasota Bay.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 19, 2026
Fourth of July 2026 events in Sarasota, Longboat Key and Lakewood Ranch

From parades to the classic fireworks, check out these events to help you celebrate Independence Day right.

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  • Things To Do
The town of Longboat Key has installed new signage at beach access points on the island.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • June 18, 2026
Informational signs posted on Longboat beaches

The town of Longboat Key is ensuring beachgoers are aware of the rules before hitting the sand.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Class participant Michael Hartman begins to put on the AED pads to the CPR mannequin.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • June 18, 2026
Learn a life-saving skill this summer

The next scheduled CPR and AED training workshop date is set for July 8 at Longboat Key Fire Rescue's Station 91.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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