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By Jay Heater |
December 27, 2016

Top Story — June: Lakewood Ranch developer sues Major League Football

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

East County
News

By David Conway |
October 4, 2016

UPDATE: Hurricane Matthew targets Florida

The forecast for the tropical system has nudged northwest, moving its path over the venter of Florida.

Sarasota
News

By Katie Johns |
April 1, 2017

Sarasota Memorial Hospital opens rehabilitation pavilion

On April 1, doctors, patients and health care system supporters gathered for the grand opening of the pavilion.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Alex Mahadevan |
October 23, 2013

Daily Headlines: Oct. 23, 2013

Today's stories: Sarasota County commissioners advance plans for a downtown Sarasota hotel; Town of Longboat Key settles differences with Longboat Key Police Union; Landowners move to overturn Manatee County Commission denial of Waterline Road project: and MORE!

Longboat Key
News

By Jay Heater |
December 10, 2025

'Lakewood Ranch — A Legacy of Living with the Land' is a fun history lesson

The coffee table book, written by Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, documents the development of a successful, southwest Florida community.

East County
Opinion

By Jay Heater |
February 9, 2022

Lakewood Ranch man helps make the Bradenton Area River Regatta the area's premier event

Lakewood Ranch's Mike Fetchko is the driving force behind the Bradenton Area River Regatta.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
December 1, 2021

This Week in Sarasota: Dec. 2 to Dec. 8

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Michael Eng |
May 7, 2009

Coach Hunter resigns from Pirates

Coach Josh Hunter was tapped to start the Pirates football program in March 2005. Interim coach Ed Volz hosted the team's first spring practice May 1.

East County
Sports

By Jay Heater |
July 17, 2024

Dead trees bring the show to life in Braden Woods

Snags prove to be an important source of food and shelter for area wildlife, such as woodpeckers.

East County
Neighbors

By Matt Walsh |
April 20, 2016

An old idea resurrected: a bridge to Longboat Key

The idea has been around since the 1960s.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Nolan Peterson |
January 14, 2014

CONA enters Big Pass debate

The Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations (CONA) met Monday night to debate a controversial project to dredge Sarasota's Big Pass for Lido Beach sand.

Siesta Key
News

By Eric Garwood |
December 17, 2025

Rejections sent to Manatee, Sarasota Schools of Hope requesters

Manatee and Sarasota counties say no to a pair of companies seeking campus space. But that might not be the end of it.

Sarasota
Schools

By Jay Heater |
February 8, 2022

Rep. Tommy Gregory moving to Lakewood Ranch to run for new state House seat

The Florida representative avoids District 74 showdown with James Buchanan by announcing he will move to the Lakewood Ranch area.

East County
News

By Marty Fugate |
July 26, 2015

Theater Review: 'Over the River and Through the Woods'

It's a family affair at Florida Studio Theatre.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Nat Kaemmerer |
December 10, 2021

Longboat Key puts its most festive foot forward for Christmas

The island is lit up with decorations from the south end to the north.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
January 19, 2025

Sarasota Chamber honors Observer CEO, hosts Florida Chamber president

The New Year's Kickoff Brunch presented Observer Media Group CEO and founder Matt Walsh with the Spirit of Sarasota Award and featured Florida Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Mark Wilson.