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  • By Kat Wingert |
  • September 18, 2023
Observer Media Group executive editor, co-owner Lisa Walsh dies at 69

Lisa Walsh was a pillar in the Sarasota-Manatee community; a trusted and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and daughter; and the backbone of one of the most successful media companies in Florida.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 8, 2023
Fight over 'shared boyfriend' results in two arrests

Two women who attacked a third in a fight over a boyfriend they shared were arrested on multiple charges. This and other reports from the Sarasota Police Department in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 4, 2022
Enthusiastic shoppers return to Royal Rummage sale

After being canceled in 2021, St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church's sale draws hundreds.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By The Insider |
  • April 9, 2013
Nathan Silver SOFT IN THE HEAD Director Interview Sarasota Film Festival

Nathan Silver SOFT IN THE HEAD Director Interview Sarasota Film Festival

  • Arts + Culture
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • April 15, 2026
On-demand public transit sees steady use on Longboat

When bus service stopped on Longboat Key, on-demand ride-hailing with public subsidies took its place.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 7, 2023
Lakewood Ranch could use these niche sports

From fencing to chessboxing, these sports could find fans in the area if embraced.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 27, 2016
Is Longboat Key boring?

A new list says Longboat is the fifth most boring place in Florida. Do you agree?

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • November 19, 2025
Fiber Friends of Lakewood Ranch will give you the needle

Whether it is knitting, crocheting or sewing, these club members can spin a yarn that will keep you interested.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 18, 2026
Books for Kids' passion runs cover to cover

Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch's reading program spells out success.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • November 1, 2012
Vacant land attracts interest

A city-private development in the heart of the Rosemary District could kickstart change in a neighborhood with a mixed identity.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 6, 2023
Zumba class at The Glenridge keeps senior residents moving

Attendees said the physical fitness, friendships and sense of engagement they find in the experience keep them returning.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • August 17, 2022
Elling Eide Center brings a unique focus on Chinese culture

It's more than 7,000 miles away from Beijing, but because of the passions of its former resident, a Sarasota research library and nature preserve has become a leader of China studies.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By April Doner |
  • June 11, 2012
Open mics: growing and connecting local talent

Open mics: growing and connecting local talent

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • July 2, 2025
Huge senior living community 15 months from its debut in Lakewood Ranch

Emerson Lakes will be the third Erickson Senior Living community in Florida and the 24th nationwide.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 18, 2013
Colony receives four-month extension

Commissioners extended the deadline for the property's grandfathered status but will hold a public hearing to determine whether the town should take action to demolish the Colony's buildings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 1, 2012
Our View: Retribution

Numerous Sarasotans began an email and telephone campaign last week, intended to persuade their friends and associates to discontinue supporting Observer advertisers and persuade the advertisers to discontinue advertising in the Observer newspapers and websites.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 29, 2014
Our View: The word for 2015: Aspire

Each year, you make resolutions. A variation on that is to select a word, one word to live by for the next 12 months.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • May 13, 2026
Local rower-turned-Division I athlete returns to area for Big 12 Championships

Old Dominion's Sophie Bell, a Lakewood Ranch High graduate, will be competing at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • January 12, 2026
Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble to host 2026 debut concert

The concert will feature pianist Bob Boguslaw, who spent 22 years in the United States Marine Band.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Snider |
  • January 28, 2025
Local groups pull together to pull off big-time benefit concert

Rock concerts, especially ones produced on short notice, can be rife with challenges and obstacles. This one, to raise money for local hospitality workers battered by storms, came together nicely.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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