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By Ian Swaby |
August 21, 2025

See how a renowned sculptor creates plaster casts of community members

Sculptor Rigoberto Torres is bringing his community lifecasting to The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art for its upcoming exhibition "Nuestro Vaivén (Our Sway)."

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
February 20, 2024

Officer investigates 2 people walking into Longboat at night

The individuals' shaky story seemed suspicious to the responding officer. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Carter Weinhofer |
July 2, 2024

Longboat dog park receives turf upgrades with lighting on the way

The town paid $175,000 for artificial turf to be installed on the remainder of the Bayfront Park dog park. Overhead lighting is on the way.

Longboat Key
News

By Liz Ramos |
October 31, 2024

Manatee County students to make up educational time lost from hurricanes

Changes to the academic calendar have been announced for this school year.

East County
Schools

By Ian Swaby |
September 6, 2024

Sprouts Farmers Market now open in Sarasota

The supermarket chain offering natural, organic and gluten-free foods, is celebrating its grand opening Sept. 6-8.

Sarasota
Business

By Jay Heater |
September 27, 2024

All quiet on the eastern Manatee front following Hurricane Helene

While west Manatee beaches took a "devastating" hit, Lakewood Ranch-area residents were dealing with minor cleanup.

East County
News

By S.T. Cardinal |
November 21, 2025

Buccaneer Restaurant 'alive and well,' town manager says

The Longboat Key project may resume after a yearslong pause. The lot has sat untouched since the 2018 demolition of Pattigeorge's.

Longboat Key
News

By Madison Bierl |
July 13, 2025

3 major construction projects are almost finished for Manatee schools

Along with the new Lake Manatee K-8, the other two projects will increase capacity for students and help with overcrowding.

East County
Schools

By S.T. Cardinal |
November 11, 2025

Town Green Library remains on path to completion

Community leaders from St. Armands Key also shared concerns about stormwater drainage during a joint meeting of Longboat Key and Sarasota County leaders.

Longboat Key
News

By Jack Nelson |
April 21, 2026

Letting pictures do the talking at the Senior PGA Championship

A behind-the-lens look at Lakewood Ranch's first senior major golf tournament.

East County
Sports

By Harry Sayer |
February 8, 2023

Selby Gardens exhibit highlights Louis Comfort Tiffany's stained glass legacy

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens staff are preparing a number of stain glass installations and art pieces ahead of its “Tiffany: The Pursuit of Beauty In Nature” exhibit on Feb. 12.

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff |
August 1, 2012

Our View: We recommend

"Democracy is the worst form of government except for all those others that have been tried." - Winston Churchill. About this time every two years that famous Churchill quote comes to mind.

East County
Opinion

By Ryan Kohn |
August 2, 2023

Lakewood Ranch Chargers U16 boys reach national playoffs

The team traveled to Denver for the NPL Finals, held July 6-12, where it finished 1-1-1.

East County
Sports

By Liz Ramos |
June 2, 2021

School District of Manatee County drops mask mandate

East County
News

By Liz Ramos |
September 9, 2021

Lakewood Ranch fifth graders adopt an elephant

McNeal Elementary fifth graders address the elephant in the room.

East County
Schools

By Blake Fussell |
February 15, 2022

Former home of Captain Ralph Styles demolished on Siesta Key

One of the oldest homes on Siesta Key was demolished last Monday. The home used to house Navy Captain Ralph Styles, who played a significant role in Pearl Harbor and World War II.

Siesta Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
July 11, 2022

Sarasota mayor pitches alley beautification program

Alleys can be functional civic space, Sarasota Mayor Erik Arroyo told the Downtown Improvement District board as he seeks support for an alley beautification initiative.