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By Carter Weinhofer |
February 5, 2025

Gulf of Mexico Drive reopens following gas leak

Both lanes of Gulf of Mexico Drive on Longboat Key shut down from 2-3 p.m. Wednesday due to a gas leak.

Longboat Key
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
March 4, 2025

Speed cameras turned off in Manatee County school zones

Commissioners voted 5-2 to terminate the program that issued over 55,000 citations since August.

East County
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
March 20, 2025

Vehicle drives into Sarasota Bay, passengers transported to hospital

The driver mistakenly accelerated and drove off of a seawall in Longboat Key, later being transported to the hospital by helicopter.

Longboat Key
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
November 8, 2023

La Villa commemorates Day of the Dead with mariachi and altar

The Longboat Key restaurant hosted a special musical tribute to owner Estela Villegas' late father.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Ryan Kohn |
October 19, 2023

Riverview High football tries to move past emotional loss

The last-second 35-33 defeat against CAI was the latest in a string of tough games for the Rams.

Sarasota
Sports

By Marty Fugate |
November 16, 2023

Osteria 500 serves Italian food with Italian soul

The restaurant’s co-owner is grounded in Italy’s culinary past. He’s equally grounded in Italy’s inventive, creative commitment to the future.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Dana Kampa |
July 30, 2025

Leaders at Sarasota Yacht Club share insight into 100 years of success

Get a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into creating a menu at this club that has served the community for 100 years.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Ryan Kohn |
May 22, 2024

ODA football uses spring season to reload

The Thunder program wants back-to-back SSAA titles, and the journey begins now.

East County
Sports

By Ryan Kohn |
March 21, 2024

Cardinal Mooney boys lacrosse shows its swagger

It might take some late-game heroics, but the Cougars (7-3) always believe in their ability to pull out the win.

Sarasota
Sports

By Jay Heater |
November 6, 2024

Navy vet honored to play in Lakewood Ranch concert

The Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble's Veterans Day Concert, "Saluting Those That Served," will be Nov. 10 at Peace Presbyterian Church.

East County
Opinion

By Eric Snider |
October 29, 2025

Curiosity and a zest for life drive Longboat woman's storied career

Writer, educator, pilot and lifelong learner Wilma Davidson has built a career — and a life — defined by curiosity, achievement and purpose.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Vinnie Portell |
July 1, 2025

Lakewood Ranch tries to recapture past glory with new boys basketball coach

Kaden Knott, 26, sees bounce-back potential in Lakewood Ranch.

East County
Sports

By Mark Gordon |
February 20, 2023

Lack of convention space — again — concerns Sarasota business leaders

With the pending demolition of one major property, a go-to ballroom spot for Sarasota events is being taken off the board.

Sarasota
Business

By Matt Walsh |
March 2, 2022

We should be alarmed

As we watch the death and destruction in Ukraine, Putin’s invasion should wake us up to the decline in the strength and readiness of the United States.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Eric Snider |
August 27, 2022

Scribes club prides itself on giving writers good feedback — the kind way

A Lakewood Ranch writers’ club meets twice monthly to critique each other’s work and build lifetime bonds.

East County
Neighbors

By Adam Hughes |
September 5, 2012

Home in Riverdale sells for $1.5 million

The following residential real-estate transactions took place between Aug. 20 and Aug. 24.

East County
Real Estate

By Observer Staff |
February 14, 2013

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