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  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 2, 2024
Police respond to late-night verbal dispute at sea

Reports of a verbal disagreement led to officers finding the two parties had separated on two vessels. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2024
Woman caught skinny-dipping in homeowner's pool

Claiming to be with the CIA, a nude woman is removed from a homeowner's pool on St. Armands. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 17, 2024
The Players' new theater heads to South Washington Boulevard

The Sarasota City Commission instructs staff to draft a lease that moves the proposed project outside Payne Park but still includes Payne Park Auditorium.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 19, 2024
School board addresses rise in school threats, approves temporary staffing

The Sarasota County School Board discussed efforts to keep students safe, as well as issues with filling vacancies.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 21, 2024
Lazy Lobster celebrates 15 years on Longboat Key

Despite two hurricanes, The Lazy Lobster opens its doors hoping to bring comfort to Longboaters as it celebrates a milestone on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 18, 2024
Suncoast Builders Association builds playhouses for children with cancer

Local developers come together to support Roc Solid Foundation.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 13, 2024
Longboat Key plans to move into the season as normal

Welcome back parties, town events and business reopenings hope to ensure snowbirds that the island is recovering little by little.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 1, 2024
Tough schedule sharpens Tornadoes girls basketball for postseason

Booker High started the season slow but remains confident that it can "make noise" in the playoffs.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • October 8, 2025
New sushi restaurant brings multiple cultural influences to its menu

Restaurateur Daniel Dokko tests the Main Street at Lakewood Ranch market with Kuro Sushi, opening Nov. 1.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • October 24, 2025
Longboat chamber awards highlight business recovery

Business leaders celebrated their ability to rebound and recover from the 2024 hurricanes as the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce handed out 13 awards Thursday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • November 8, 2025
Tommy Bahama celebrates grand return to St. Armands Circle

The combined restaurant and retail store invited guests to join in recognizing the official return after rebuilding from last year's hurricanes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 1, 2025
Outback Steakhouse opens in Lakewood Ranch on Nov. 11

The popular Australian-themed restaurant will open on the corner of State Road 70 and Crossland Trail on Nov. 11.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • November 5, 2025
Longboat doesn't budge on sign rules amid St. Regis spat

The Town Commission decided in a split vote to not introduce a sign code amendment to allow for an arched metal sign at the resort's pier.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 1, 2025
Manasota BUDS creates lifelong friendships

The group supports individuals with Down syndrome and their families.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 6, 2026
Website, technology updated to help Manatee run smooth 2026 elections

Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Scott Farrington says the new website will be easier for the residents to navigate.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 24, 2024
Six-year hunt for Longboat double-homicide suspects heats up

Police recently arrested a second suspect in connection with the 2017 murders at the Zota Beach Resort, but the case still isn't closed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 16, 2011
Riverdale home sells for $575,000

Larry and Shelley Stewart, of Goshen, Ind., sold their home at 4766 Mainsail Drive to Michael and Nancy Storey, Bradenton, for $575,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 9, 2011
Ranch Country Club home sells for $1M

Roger Hauger Jr. and Cathy Convery-Hauger, Lakewood Ranch, sold their home at 7520 Greystone St. to Lawrence and Denise Altman, Bradenton, for $1 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 16, 2016
Country Club Village home sells for $2.35 million

Residential real estate transactions May 2 to May 6

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 23, 2022
Summer Fun Guide 2022: Arts

Your guide to summer camps in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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