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By Eric Garwood |
June 23, 2022

Longboat leaders tout demand for continued education during school board visit

Funding for a library and community center has gained initial nods from the County Commission, but school district participation was sought as well.

Longboat Key
News

By Ian Swaby |
June 27, 2022

Construction begins on Lakewood Ranch Blvd. traffic signal at Balmoral/Water Lily

Manatee County schedules the $2.8 million traffic light project in response to residents' requests for a safer intersection.

East County
News

By Liz Ramos |
June 29, 2022

Sarasota singers share what it takes to do the national anthem justice

Three local singers approach the national anthem in different ways that fit their voice, abilities and emotions.

Arts + Culture

By Kurt Schultheis |
June 10, 2015

Conversation with with Julius Halas

Before former Longboat Key Fire Rescue Chief Julius Halas, 61, left the town to become director of the Florida Division of State Fire Marshal’s Office in 2009, he gave the Longboat Observer his personal cellphone number and said to call any time.

Longboat Key
News

By Sen. Jeff Brandes, Florida District 24 | Guest Contributor |
May 18, 2022

Marketplace of Ideas: A call for courage

When Florida lawmakers convene on property insurance, they will confront the biggest economic challenge in state history. They need to change the incentives to a market of free enterprise and competition that benefits consumers.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Eric Garwood |
May 23, 2022

Siesta Key gains a new four-way stop intersection

County commissioners OK extra stop signs in Siesta Village.

Siesta Key
News

In Memoriam |
March 25, 2021

Charles A. “Chuck” Corry

Formerly of Longboat Key, Florida, long time resident of Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania, died at age 89 on March 18, 2021.

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

By Brendan Lavell |
March 28, 2021

Campground revamp under way at Linger Lodge

Improvements to the Linger Lodge RV campground are underway

East County
News

By Eric Garwood |
April 1, 2021

APRIL FOOLS: Artist finds his new direction edgy, arresting

Longbeach Village tenant captures the "outlaw moment" in works inspired by police reports.

April Fools

By Liz Ramos |
April 7, 2021

A common thread in Lakewood Ranch

Shared interest makes for a close-knit group at the Greenbrook Adventure Park in Lakewood Ranch.

East County
News

By Brendan Lavell |
April 7, 2021

Campground revamp under way at Linger Lodge

Improvements to the Linger Lodge RV campground are underway

East County
News

By Brendan Lavell |
April 28, 2021

New battalion chiefs promoted in East Manatee fire district

East Manatee becomes first fire district in the county to split into two battalions

East County
News

By Eric Garwood |
November 4, 2022

Sarasota County breaks ground on expanded 17th Street Park

Softball renovations and new artificial turf fields are coming in the first phase of the regional park plan.

Sarasota
News

By Harry Sayer |
November 7, 2022

Sarasota Medieval Fair creates fantasy fun in Myakka City

A tomato toss was just one of the fun events at the annual festival at the Woods of Mallaranny.

East County
Neighbors

By Ryan Kohn |
November 8, 2022

ODA football hopes 2022 season is not the end of the turnaround

The Thunder will lose 12 players to graduation in 2023 but will return many key players.

East County
Sports

By Marty Fugate |
November 10, 2022

Urbanite Theatre brings family drama to the stage in 'The Burdens'

'The Burdens' plays a game of digital telephone in Urbanite Theatre’s latest dark comedy.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Ian Swaby |
November 30, 2022

Manatee eyes December completion for storm debris cleanup

The amount of hurricane debris in the Lakewood Ranch, Myakka City and University Park areas has been more than expected, a spokesperson said, though cleanup is expected by the end of the year.