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By Eric Snider |
October 28, 2025

Longboat welcomes its new chief

The new Longboat Key police chief takes pride in never accepting the status quo, seeking to always "make things at least a little bit better."

Longboat Key
News

By Madison Bierl |
November 19, 2025

Lake Manatee K-8 to open middle school in phases

With the new rezoning maps comes the decision to open only sixth grade in August instead of sixth, seventh and eighth all at once.

East County
Schools

By Jack Nelson |
October 2, 2025

Backfield beasts: Riverview's running backs guide undefeated start

Toryeon James and Isaiah Belt of Riverview football combined for seven touchdowns in their latest showing against Sarasota.

Sarasota
Sports

By Robert Plunket |
February 5, 2026

Natural forms inspired by the sea add drama to a Longboat Key showplace

This Longboat Key estate has classic charm, graceful style and spectacular vistas that elevate every room.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
January 28, 2026

Longboat Key resident jockeys for space on the track

Sarah Frederick recounted her 55-year career riding as a jockey, part of an early wave of women in the sport.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Madison Bierl |
March 4, 2026

Books for Kids continues to bring reading passion to elementary students

The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch program provides reading volunteers to 10 schools in Manatee County.

East County
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
January 5, 2026

6 social events not to miss in '26

As the next Black Tie season descends upon us, it's chock-full of fundraisers to attend. In addition to a few perennial gems in our selections, there are also some special occasions worth noting.

Black Tie

By Jack Nelson |
January 14, 2026

Life without Lackaff: Sarasota boys basketball digs deep in star's absence

The Sailors' leading scorer has been sidelined, forcing the defending state semifinalists to adapt quickly.

Sarasota
Sports

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
March 13, 2024

Sarasota Jazz Festival gets back in the groove

The festival returns to the Municipal Auditorium for the first time since 2019.

Arts + Culture

By Andrew Warfield |
April 20, 2026

The vision for St. Armands Circle? It depends on whom you ask.

Flooding and traffic mitigation are common goals for St. Armands residents and businesses. The outlook on density, height and merchant mix in the commercial district remains divided.

Sarasota
News

By Marty Fugate |
April 10, 2026

Today and tomorrow take the stage in Florida Studio Theatre's 'Birthday Candles'

FST blows out the candles on a lifetime of birthdays during a single play.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Andrew Warfield |
August 10, 2022

Development, housing key issues for County Commission candidates

The candidates say that single-member districts open up possibilities for new faces.

Sarasota
News

By Jay Heater |
May 29, 2024

Lakewood Ranch man perseveres through kidney transplant process

Rob Rempert has been on the kidney transplant list for four years but has faith the system will come through for him. He says more kidneys would be available if people understood the system and UNOS.