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By Jack Nelson |
December 15, 2025

East County Athlete of the Week: Kelis McGrady

The junior averaged a double-double through Braden River's first eight games of 2025-26.

East County
Sports

By Ian Swaby |
December 14, 2025

Sarasota Bay lights up with annual Holiday Boat Parade

A series of festively decorated boats sailed around Sarasota Bay during the Holiday Boat Parade supporting Suncoast Charities for Children.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Eric Snider |
February 20, 2025

Has age softened NBA star Rick Barry? Ask his pickleball opponents.

This part-time Lakewood Ranch resident was one of the most prolific scorers and accurate free throw shooters in basketball’s history.

East County
Neighbors

By Mark Gordon |
October 6, 2010

Bad Calls

A former top federal banking regulator who now lives in Lido Shores was one of the first to question many moves made by politicians to prevent the financial crisis. His fight, now nearly two years old, carries on.

Longboat Key
News

By Nick Friedman |
September 28, 2016

This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 29

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Observer Staff |
June 3, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 6-11

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Adam Hughes |
April 27, 2017

Hidden Harbor home sells for $4.15 million

Real estate transactions for April 10-14

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Adam Hughes |
December 3, 2015

Cherokee Lodge home sells for $1.25 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between Nov. 16 and Nov. 20.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Adam Hughes |
November 12, 2015

Avondale home sells for $1.7 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between October 26 and October 30.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Observer Staff |
November 11, 2009

Letters to the editor

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Matt Walsh |
September 2, 2021

OPINION: Ivermectin II: Cons and pros

Readers chastised us, saying we were promoting a COVID-19 drug that’s dangerous and unproven. Dr. Pierre Kory addresses those concerns.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Adam Hughes |
May 17, 2018

Concession home tops local sales at $1.4 million

terry bradshaw buys Lakewood Ranch home

East County
Real Estate

By Pam Eubanks |
July 18, 2012

Primary Elections: Manatee County Supervisor of Elections

As the Aug. 16 primary election draws closer, the East County Observer will be publishing profiles and Q&As from each of the candidates who will represent the East County area.

Longboat Key
News

By Brynn Mechem |
June 24, 2021

Affordable home options considered for north end of county

Six proposals were submitted for 2501 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way that mix affordable housing with a variety of other services, including grocery stores, schools and a minor league soccer stadium.