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  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 13, 2025
More than 500 runners go the distance in Lakewood Ranch's Jingle 5K

The event supports the Big Bill Foundation and the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Foundation.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • March 8, 2026
Town to apply for loan for subaqueous project

Longboat Key is making moves in preparation for the beginning of the subaqueous wastewater pipeline replacement, expected to break ground this summer.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2026
APRIL FOOL: City Island Mote takes on new rehab focus

The animal rehab facility is going for gold with its newest rescue focus.

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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 5, 2025
Goats are another reason to attend Ranch Nite Wednesdays in Lakewood Ranch

The first Wednesday of each month, Waterside Place hosts the goals, and everything else — food trucks, cornhole, music — that makes Ranch Nite Wednesdays so popular.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • April 28, 2026
Officers, community connect over coffee at new social event

As part of its latest outreach efforts, the Longboat Key Police Department invited residents to bring and chat about their interesting rides for a "Cops, Cars and Coffee" themed meetup.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 8, 2011
Town could see 2.6% millage increase

The Longboat Key Town Commission received a preliminary 2010-11 budget Wednesday, June 1 that includes a $223,601 budget deficit.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • June 12, 2018
Mote seeks land, $20 million from county for new aquarium

Sarasota County staff will examine whether tourist development tax funds can help pay for a Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium facility in Nathan Benderson Park.

  • Sarasota
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  • By David Conway |
  • August 17, 2017
Bird Key residents volley complaints at pickleball proposal

The Bird Key Yacht Club has been unable to quiet resident concerns about plans to build pickleball courts, setting the stage for a prolonged fight.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 18, 2025
Myakka City couple on the road to all 50 states

Rich and Diane Bartoszek will have visited all 50 states together by September.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 9, 2026
International Glass Weekend celebrates many facets of glass art

The International Glass Weekend celebrates a mercurial radiance at Chasen Galleries at The Mark in downtown Sarasota from Feb. 13-15.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • February 21, 2026
University Park Women's Club raises $22,300 for local nonprofits

The two nonprofits, Women’s Resource Center and Feeding Empty Little Tummies, will each receive $11,150.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 19, 2023
Great dishes for less than $20 in Lakewood Ranch

Hungry for a tasty meal in east Manatee County that gives you a big bang for your buck? Coming right up!

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2020
2020 Digital Year in Review

The Observer stayed busy online in 2020. Here are the top stories of the year from YourObserver.com.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kent Chetlain |
  • February 24, 2010
The Observer's real-estate writer bids au revoir

After 28 years, real-estate columnist Kent Chetlain signs off with a look at his life.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 26, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 27

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 2, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 8

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 2, 2017
Lakewood Ranch HOA hopes to reign in unnecessary irrigation

Wasteful irrigation practices cost the CDD $57,000.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 15, 2015
'End of an Era' for Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant

The Moore family prepares for its next course after selling the iconic 47-year-old Longboat Key restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 11, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 12

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 15, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 16

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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