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By Jack Nelson |
September 22, 2025

East County Athlete of the Week: Jordan Brown

The Lakewood Ranch senior at IMG Academy thrives on Stephen Curry's Underrated Golf Tour

East County
Sports

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
April 6, 2023

'Hamilton' among premieres in Van Wezel's 2023-24 lineup

The smash Broadway hit is one of seven Sarasota premieres during the venue's 2023-24 season.

Arts + Culture

By Pam Eubanks |
February 3, 2015

Tara teachers help students add up 1.3 million math questions

Four Tara Elementary School teachers ranked in the top 100 out of IXL's 180,000 worldwide instructors.

East County
News

By Jess McIntyre |
August 15, 2019

Back at the Ranch: Back-to-School Blues

Being back in school doesn’t have to be a drag. Ranch Mom offers some insight into how to make it a rather painless season for all — despite the continued ovenlike temperatures.

LWR Life

By David Conway |
May 3, 2018

City to discuss barrier island traffic solutions

As officials examine short-term solutions for improving congestion, the city is exploring the possibility of reconfiguring the John Ringling Causeway.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
May 6, 2010

Letters to the Editor

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Sarasota
Opinion

By Jack Nelson |
November 3, 2025

East County Athlete of the Week: Addison Shear

Smashing her personal record, the junior for Lakewood Ranch girls' cross country posted the team's best finish at the Tri-County Championship.

East County
Sports

By Brendan Lavell |
March 25, 2020

From takeout to layoffs to closures, Longboat restaurants adjust to pandemic

Florida's decision to close restaurants' dine-in areas indefinitely means uncertainty going forward.

Longboat Key
News

By Niki Kottmann |
January 26, 2018

Dick Hamilton plays to a beat of his own

Before Sarasota native Dick Hamilton became music director for the Savory Swing Band, he was a self-made music protege.

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff |
November 2, 2011

Did you forget your Boo Fest card?

East County families who didn't pick up their Observer trading cards at Boo Fest Oct. 28 can stop by the Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp. office to claim their prized photos.

East County
Neighbors

By Black Tie Staff |
March 30, 2012

'La Fete du Fromage'

Black Tie

By Observer Staff |
October 30, 2013

It's Read Everywhere

ALASKA. Jim Larson and his wife, Longboat Key Commissioner Lynn Larson, took their Longboat Observer along while visiting Juneau, Alaska.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Robin Hartill |
April 9, 2014

Town expects plans soon for Kors' Gulf lots

Fashion designer Michael Kors, reportedly the buyer of two adjacent Gulf-front lots that sold for $6 million in November, plans to submit an application for a large Gulf-front, single-family home soon, according to a Longboat Key town planner.

Longboat Key
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
August 11, 2010

Police department signs three-year contract

The department signed a three-year contract Friday. Meanwhile, the firefighters are at an impasse with the town.

Longboat Key
News

By Robin Hartill |
August 24, 2011

Hurricane Irene to blow past Longboat

The town prepared for the wrath of Hurricane Irene by checking power generators, ordering fuel and instructing employees to implement a personal hurricane plan in case they would be needed for emergency duties.