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By Observer Staff |
February 12, 2014

Obituary: Barbara Jean Swartz

Barbara Jean Swartz, 82, of Longboat Key, died Feb. 1.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Eric Garwood |
October 10, 2025

Odor investigation at courthouse prompts Ringling response

Fire-rescue and police briefly closed the street, but no injuries or evacuation were reported.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
January 27, 2010

The commissioners' vote on the Longboat Key Club's renovation-and-expansion project will be a statement written into Longboat Key's history, the legacy of who we were - as a people bonded together on this island, as Floridians and as Americans.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Carter Weinhofer |
June 12, 2024

What to know for the 2024 hurricane season, according to the experts

With NOAA predicting above-average hurricane activity this year, a disaster preparedness seminar shares facts on storm hazards and how to survive them.

Longboat Key
News

By Dana Kampa |
March 28, 2025

Longboaters lend hands to 'push in' for new fleet addition

Families packed Station 92 for this year's open house hosted by the Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
March 17, 2025

Being a caregiver includes caring for oneself

Community partnership specialist Kelly Garrett offered advice on how caregivers can make sure they are taking adequate care of themselves while helping their loved ones.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Matt Orr |
November 15, 2012

TWIS Travel: Savor the perfect cruise experience on Celebrity

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By David Conway |
September 30, 2021

Downtown Sarasota condo owners grapple with maintenance challenges

The collapse of a building in Surfside, Florida is just one factor creating a more intense interest in issues associated with managing residential towers.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
March 29, 2025

Sarasota County office formed to oversee housing programs

The Housing Enhancement and Redevelopment Office is accepting applications for block grants and deferred-payment loans.

Sarasota
News

By Jay Heater |
April 18, 2024

It's a steady march toward another parade in Lakewood Ranch

Entries begin to line up for 2024 Tribute to Heroes Parade.

East County
Opinion

By Vinnie Portell |
December 11, 2024

Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation awards 20 grants

At Refreshments and Recognition, the foundation also honored its Humanitarian of the Year.

East County
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
October 16, 2025

2 East County projects make Manatee's legislative priorities list

Manatee County is asking the state and federal government for $24 million across seven projects.

East County
News

By Ian Swaby |
January 4, 2023

Water system transfer tops Lakewood Ranch Country Club 2023 priorities

Landscaping improvements and hurricane reimbursements also rank high on a list of the CDDs' priorities.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
January 20, 2023

'Lots' of development planned at SRQ

The Sarasota-Manatee International Airport has begun working with the city to address its parking problems and plans to develop a commercial node along University Parkway.

Sarasota
News

By Alex Mahadevan |
July 19, 2012

Visit Sarasota initiative could help Siesta tourism

Sarasota County's marketing corporation will partner with the nation's new similar organization to target European tourists. However, the economics of Siesta make corralling them to the Key difficult.

Siesta Key
News

By Amanda Sebastiano |
July 27, 2015

Red Cross move builds on East County presence

Many East County residents are surprised to learn there's a Lakewood Ranch location of the Red Cross. But a recent consolidation could give new blood to the facility.