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By Dana Kampa |
March 23, 2025

Longboat Key Tennis Center women bid farewell to season with festive frivolity

Last year's storms may have delayed their fun day, but the women of the Tennis Center couldn't let the season pass without it.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
January 28, 2025

Sarasota county jail expansion could cost upward of $700 million

Already well in excess of operational capacity, county commissioners learn an expansion of the county jail will likely cost a least a half billion dollars.

Sarasota
News

By Ryan Kohn |
December 12, 2023

Elks Hoop Shoot lets local athletes in on national free throw competition

Six winners from a local event at Haile Middle will advance to the district stage of competition.

East County
Sports

By Ryan Kohn |
December 31, 2023

Lakewood Ranch sports scene should generate lots of excitement in 2024

Big-time national events and intriguing local storylines fill the calendar.

East County
Sports

By Observer Staff |
December 24, 2023

2023: Best of Black Tie

It was a year filled with the three F's: fun, fashion and fundraising. Here are some of our favorite moments from the area’s social scene in 2023.

Black Tie

By Dylan Campbell |
December 16, 2024

Out-of-Door Academy girls soccer takes the hard road

The Thunder has scheduled tougher opponents to help prepare for the postseason.

East County
Sports

By Matt Walsh |
January 22, 2025

The Gulf of America: Yes!

Given what Mexico has done to the United States, Mexico doesn’t deserve to have that wonderful body of water named after it.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Vinnie Portell |
February 17, 2025

Lakewood Ranch girls soccer vies for first state championship

The Mustangs will play the state's No. 4 overall team in state semifinal round

East County
Sports

By Ryan Kohn |
October 12, 2023

Baltimore Orioles show off long-term plan in 2023

The team might make a fast exit from the postseason — but this year is only the beginning.

Sarasota
Sports

By Jay Heater |
October 13, 2023

Will Manatee County commissioners' wetlands decision impact 2024 election?

One commissioner suggests that it is mostly Democrats who oppose decision to decrease wetland buffers.

East County
Opinion

By Vinnie Portell |
July 10, 2025

Sarasota American 10U All-Stars head to state tournament

Experience, trust and fun have fueled clutch wins for Sarasota Little Leaguers.

Sarasota
Sports

By Ryan Kohn |
September 20, 2023

ODA cross-country senior seeks high state meet finish in 2023

Declan Fiorucci is using unorthodox training methods to climb the sport's ranks.

East County
Sports

By Liz Ramos |
October 12, 2023

How should you handle wildlife encounters in Lakewood Ranch?

Representatives from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Manatee County Sheriff's Office share information on local wildlife.