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By Dana Kampa |
April 13, 2026

Longboaters show teacher appreciation as they bid farewell to Reading Buddies

As Christ Church parts ways with its after-school reading program, volunteers took time to thank teachers and supporters who helped it succeed.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Lauren Tronstad |
February 8, 2023

Pickleball demand continues to see speedy growth

Bayfront Park pickleball courts are typically full with upwards of 40 people waiting their turn at peak play times.

Longboat Key
News

By Ian Swaby |
October 9, 2022

Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd visits Bradenton to consider election restrictions

Hurricane Ian's impact could hinder the voting process in Manatee County.

East County
News

By Pam Eubanks |
January 22, 2020

The Lake Club residents nail compassion

Lake Club volunteers put stock into Habitat for Humanity's effort in Sarasota County.

East County
News

By Mallory Gnaegy |
August 15, 2012

BACKSTAGE PASS: Loipa AraÃºjo

Loipa AraÃºjo joined the Ballet Nacional de Cuba in 1955, and became a principal dancer 10 years later. Currently, the Havana-born 71-year-old has been guest teaching ballets around the world.

Arts + Culture

By Samantha Chaney |
June 5, 2019

Sarasota County’s water quality summit reflects community's desire to face forward

The event, initially confirmed in February, was held from 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Riverview High School’s on June 5.

Sarasota
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
October 28, 2015

GMD power pole points explained

Longboat Key's consultant explains the bottom lines on the undergrounding referendum.

Longboat Key
News

By Marty Fugate |
March 29, 2024

Lazy Lobster's Michael Garey is anything but lazy

This Lazy Lobster co-owner doesn’t have a lazy bone in his body. He loves his work and honors the mentors who got him started.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Liz Ramos |
July 1, 2024

Questions arise over Manatee school board seat vacancy

A former school board member has filed a lawsuit against the Manatee County supervisor of elections over the soon-to-be vacant school board seat.

East County
Schools

By Eric Garwood |
May 26, 2020

Longboat Key Cops Corner: He's fine, he just looks unconscious

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Dana Kampa |
January 22, 2026

Meet the people behind Brista Commons' new opening

Longboat's new "one-stop shop" for homeowners officially opens at the mid-Key plaza, covering realty, flooring, furniture and windows.

Longboat Key
Business

By Andrew Warfield |
June 17, 2022

Town hall reveals proposals to address workforce housing crisis

Sarasota's recent success isn't equally distributed as the resulting spike in housing costs are pricing essential workers out of the city.

Sarasota
News

By Ryan Kohn |
July 25, 2023

Competitive drive fires up these Nathan Benderson Park paddlers

Evelyn Silverthorn and Claire Keenan are among the local paddlers to compete at the 2023 Club Crew National Championships.

East County
Sports

By Harry Sayer |
May 4, 2023

Black Tie and Tales: A Black Tie Goodbye

Black Tie Editor Harry Sayer bids farewell to the Observer Media Group.

Black Tie

By Ryan Kohn |
November 16, 2022

Mustangs boys golf surprise with fifth-place finish at state tournament

Lakewood Ranch High's boys golf team saves its best performance for the state championship match.

East County
Sports

By Mallory Gnaegy |
September 5, 2012

Linda MacCluggage: 'nine/eleven'

Local actor, director and playwright Linda MacCluggage wrote her response to 9/11 in a documentary-style, one-act script 10 years ago. A recent trip to the 9/11 Memorial beckoned her to dust off the script she hadn't touched since then.