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By Andrew Warfield |
April 22, 2025

Plymouth Harbor retirement community plans major expansion

The addition of 153 more residences and parking structure will help the 59-year-old Plymouth Harbor retirement community reduce its five-year waiting list and parking shortage.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
April 24, 2025

Projects along I-75 will reconfigure interchanges to ease congestion

FDOT has big plans for Interstate 75 through Sarasota County to alleviate interchange bottlenecks. All it takes is time and money.

Sarasota
News

By Vinnie Portell |
April 17, 2025

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Cooper Robinson

Sarasota High junior placed top 10 in two categories at boys weightlifting state championships.

Sarasota
Sports

By Vinnie Portell |
May 19, 2025

East County Athlete of the Week: Michael Garzia

Out-of-Door Academy freshman had a breakout performance in spring game win.

East County
Sports

By Dana Kampa |
May 25, 2025

From diapers to daycare, parent program offers holistic assistance

Longboat Island Chapel is supporting parents at Riverview High School with this month's Gather and Give drive.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Petra Rivera |
April 29, 2024

Cigar club on Longboat Key is now open for its inaugural members

Club Leaf & Bean co-owners Mark Zini and Matt Kaltenberger are close to reaching their max for membership for the new members-only social cigar lounge on Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
Business

By Lesley Dwyer |
March 24, 2024

Upscale sports bar opens in Lakewood Ranch

The Greyson in the Lakewood Walk plaza offers wall-to-wall TVs, later hours and food from scratch.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Ryan Kohn |
April 21, 2024

Tim Widing wins 2024 LECOM Suncoast Classic

Widing outlasted Patrick Cover and Steven Fisk to get the win at Lakewood National Golf Club.

East County
Sports

By Mirabai Holland |
December 13, 2023

Here's a simple recipe for happy holidays

Relax and pamper yourself. Do something healthy. These are your holidays too.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
January 1, 2024

Next up on the Black Tie calendar: 2024

What does this year’s Black Tie scene have in store for us? Nothing short of fabulous.

Black Tie

By Dana Kampa |
January 27, 2025

St. Armands Circle Art Festival returns in full force

According to organizers, the long-running St. Armands Circle Art Festival is back in full swing since the hurricanes hit Longboat Key at the end of last year.