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By Andrew Warfield |
May 1, 2026

Sarasota Police arrests, fires probationary officer

Gabriel Ornellas-Victorio, 38, has been arrested and terminated by the Sarasota Police Department after investigation of simple battery against a 16-year-old girl.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
May 13, 2026

Sarasota Jungle Gardens has big hopes for its cohabitating crocodiles

Dominic and Kananga, the resident American crocodiles at Sarasota Jungle Gardens, have the potential to produce offspring, according to staff.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
December 26, 2023

East County: 2023 Through the lens

Here’s a taste of what the East County Observer saw through the camera lens during a fascinating 2023.

East County
Neighbors

By Louis Llovio |
July 20, 2023

Too big for words: Siesta Key’s forgotten ‘king’

He died deep in debt, but MacKinlay Kantor wrote bestsellers, won fiction’s great prizes, hung with Hemingway and brought celebrities to Sarasota.

Siesta Key
News

By John Ewing |
May 10, 2013

Chefs help local kids, one dish at a time

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Jay Heater |
November 7, 2023

Vietnam battles still take a toll on East County veteran

U.S. Marine Bob Bowermaster tells of the Nông Sơn Mountain attack that left him with two bullet wounds and shrapnel injuries.

East County
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
December 28, 2025

Longboat Key Cops Corner: The Best of 2025

From back-from-the-dead raccoons to mysterious knives in the ground and a near HOA coup, Longboat Key police had a memorable year responding to calls.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Observer Staff |
September 29, 2010

LETTERS: Readers respond to 'Epidemic'

Last week, The East County Observer published an article titled "Epidemic." It focused on Justin Lizardi, the 20-year-old who in July was caught burglarizing homes in Heritage Harbour. His family shared details about Lizardi's longtime addiction to drugs, which he began using while a student Lakewood Ranch High School. See inside for readers' responses.

East County
Opinion

By Matt Walsh |
January 25, 2023

What is ‘effective’ notice?

Florida’s Republican lawmakers hate the daily newspapers and for 25 years have sought to end laws requiring public notices in newspapers. Their answer: Let government control public notice. Ha!

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Spencer Fordin |
March 15, 2022

This Week in A+E: March 17-23

The Sarasota Jazz Festival is turning heads, and there's also a strong assortment of art, music and theater on tap this week in Sarasota.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Spencer Fordin |
July 12, 2022

The best things to do around Sarasota for July 14-20

Live music takes center stage in Sarasota this week, and there will be something for listeners of just about every genre.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Spencer Fordin |
April 12, 2022

This Week in A+E: April 14-20

World class theater hits Sarasota this week, as productions of "South Pacific," "To Kill a Mockingbird" and "Fiddler on the Roof" play locally.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Matt Walsh |
March 4, 2021

The Legislature’s agenda

In their opening speeches to members of the Florida House and Senate, Gov. Ron DeSantis, Senate President Wilton Simpson and Speaker Chris Sprowls spelled out what we can expect the Legislature to do.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Pam Eubanks |
October 28, 2009

Families challenge verdict

Twelve-year-old Luc Panet-Raymond and his friends say the YouTube video of a fight at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA last month was not staged and was an act of self-defense.

East County
Schools

By Robin Hartill and Stephanie Hannum |
June 3, 2009

Class of 2009

Oh, the places they'll go. In high school, these seniors played sports, volunteered their time and participated in extracurricular activities while striving for academic success. Now, see what's next for the senior class of Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Pam Eubanks |
October 5, 2011

Lakewood Ranch High School's first graduating class celebrates 10 years

Lakewood Ranch High School's 2001 yearbook was titled 'The Final Piece' -- to honor its first graduates as the last puzzle piece needed to complete the high school. This week, that pioneering class celebrates its 10-year reunion.