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By Ryan Kohn |
May 21, 2020

Changing Times

Business leaders discuss their strategies to survive the COVID-19 shutdown and their outlook for the recovery.

LWR Life

By Ryan Kohn |
May 5, 2018

Track and field championships: Day two

Four champions highlight a strong final day for Sarasota and East County athletes.

East County
Sports

By Sten Spinella |
July 2, 2019

The Longboat Key Historical Society tries making history repeat itself

Michael Drake is leading the effort to finally purchase land for the historical society museum.

Longboat Key
News

By Matt Walsh |
March 29, 2019

Milestones of our times

Often times, noteworthy historical events pass us by with little fanfare or recognition. Here are two that illustrate the richness of Longboat Key and one that's just plain fun.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
September 11, 2017

Sarasota residents breathe relief after Irma

With trees and power down, people in the Sarasota area start cleaning up and counting their blessings.

Sarasota
News

By Jay Heater |
June 8, 2017

World War II: Call of duty

In 1944, Gus Andreone found himself going from golf instructor to serving under Patton.

East County
News

By Matt Walsh |
September 2, 2015

OUR VIEW | Remembrance of a Longboat Key icon

Former Mayor Dr. Hal Lenobel died at age 91.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Yaryna Klimchak |
September 12, 2013

Behind the lens: Children of 9/11

Sept. 11, 2001, will forever be remembered as a day of tragedy and resilience in the history of the United States. Listen to voices of this generation speak about what 9/11 means to them and how they learn about it.

Siesta Key
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
June 5, 2024

New elections supervisor secures 26% budget hike mid-year

The office received an $841,340 increase for the last four months of the fiscal year.

East County
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
June 6, 2024

Stewards help protect nesting shorebirds from threats

With nesting season in full effect, the Sarasota shorebird steward coordinator explains how volunteers can protect the vulnerable birds.

Longboat Key
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
May 26, 2024

Squeaky Wheel puts Sarasota on the fringe festival map

The festival's second year features new and returning performers plus hassle-free ticketing.

Arts + Culture

By Carter Weinhofer |
May 27, 2025

Longboat Key Police Department continues to expand marine patrol unit

Now up to almost eight marine-patrol-trained officers, the department hopes to have a larger presence on the waters around Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
News

By Jack Nelson |
November 24, 2025

Cardinal Mooney grad builds his own lacrosse training school

At just 25, Vinny Mercadante is quickly becoming a premier private lacrosse coach, one of the few in the state.

East County
Sports

By Marty Fugate |
November 19, 2025

Asolo Rep tells a story of Canadian hospitality with 'Come From Away'

When 7,000 travelers were grounded in Gander on 9/11, locals opened their homes — and their hearts.

Arts + Culture

By Nick Friedman |
April 19, 2017

All Hail the Queen: Sarasota Ballet stages 'Checkmate'

In staging Dame Ninette de Valois’ ‘Checkmate,’ Margaret Barbieri passes on knowledge from her career-shaping role as the Black Queen — which she learned firsthand from the famed choreographer.