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By Josh Siegel |
February 19, 2014

University corridor has own identity

Businesses along the Manatee County side of University Parkway struggle to explain their whereabouts.

East County
News

By Petra Rivera |
June 5, 2024

Longboat natives share what it was like to grow up on the Key

Sharon Meier and her sister Mimi Dolan recreated a photo of them growing up on the island taken 50 years ago.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Ryan Kohn |
September 10, 2023

Braden River football seeks consistency despite 2-0 start

The Pirates won 41-23 over rival Lakewood Ranch High on Sept. 8 but are not satisfied with how they played.

East County
Sports

By Jay Heater |
April 4, 2024

Toll Brothers joins Lakewood Ranch to market new Monterey village

Lakewood Ranch continues to expand its holdings as builders want to capitalize on the brand.

East County
Opinion

By Jay Heater |
November 15, 2023

Panther Ridge woodworker carves out his niche

The Fall Art Show and Sale on Nov. 18 at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall is Rick Schuknecht's next stop.

East County
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
July 2, 2025

The Centre Shops loses David Gregory Salon

More than half a dozen salons once called Longboat Key home, but that number has decreased to one with the closing of the shop.

Longboat Key
Business

In Memoriam |
July 7, 2025

Suzanne Berry Bissell

Suzanne Berry Bissell died in Sarasota surrounded by her family on Monday, June 23, 2025.

Sarasota
Tributes & Obituaries

By Dana Kampa |
September 20, 2025

Temple rings in new year with challah-bake goodness

To celebrate Rosh Hashanah, Longboat Key's Temple Beth Israel invited community members to join a free workshop on baking challah.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Petra Rivera |
October 18, 2023

Longboat restaurants usher in fall with seasonal dining specials

The autumn-themed menu items include pumpkin soup, lots of squash and, of course, pumpkin spice lattes.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Ryan Kohn |
August 29, 2024

Sarasota football alums primed to make an impact on Saturdays

These athletes and others will be on your television screens starting this weekend.

Sarasota
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
March 16, 2026

SRQ looks toward potential of guest passes beyond security

With the opening of Wahlburgers, SRQ Concourse B food and beverage upgrades are complete as SRQ looks toward opening concourse access to non-travelers.

Sarasota
News

By Matt Walsh |
February 19, 2025

Observer recommends

As is often the case on Longboat Key, whenever there is an election for Town Commission, Longboat Key voters have good, competent choices.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Jim DeLa |
January 3, 2025

Lakewood Ranch real estate experts expect a steady sales year in 2025

Apprehension over storms, politics is fading, they say, while East County has many sales options.

East County
News

By Mark Gordon |
February 20, 2025

Pickleball players search for home courts closer to home

Passionate pickleball players — which is to say just about all of them — are dinking and dunking for new Lakewood Ranch courts to compete on. A solution might be in play.