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  • By Petra Rivera |
  • June 24, 2024
Longboat Key Facebook group hosts summer happy hours

With snowbirds gone for the summer, full-time residents meet for drinks and conversation to build community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 16, 2024
Bird Key Yacht Club lights their docks at annual event

The Blessing of the Fleet wished members safe travels with a history that dates back to World War II.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 16, 2024
Holidays at The Bay offers a party where the community is invited

The event featured fun and games, activities by Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation, a movie screening and more.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 16, 2023
Southside Baptist Church becomes a Christmas town

The celebration brings together the Grinch and Santa Claus along with activities like snowball throwing.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 5, 2024
MPO seeks public input on transportation vision plan

The plan outlines key projects to improve mobility and safety on roads, public transit and pedestrian/bike paths.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 12, 2025
Longboat Italian eatery to open second Manatee County location

The owner says Ventura’s Italian Kitchen "promises a warm, welcoming atmosphere."

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 14, 2023
Booker Elementary teacher named Sarasota's Teacher of the Year

Fifth grade teacher Ronnique Major was honored with the annual award by the Education Foundation of Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 5, 2024
Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble concert packs Peace Presbyterian

The band plays its final local concert of the season on May 5 in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 16, 2024
8-pack of Budweiser Clydesdales strut down Lakewood Ranch Main Street

Hundreds lined the street to see the majestic horses.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By James Peter |
  • February 24, 2024
Farmers Market fills downtown with artisanal goods and produce

Pepós Shoes brings handmade shoes from Colombia to Sarasota shoppers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • September 9, 2024
Exotic Cars on the Circle supports Flight to the North Pole

The festival on St. Armands Circle raises funds for the nonprofit, which provides support of terminally ill children.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • September 21, 2024
Longboat Key Police Chief speaks to the Kiwanis Club

Members of the Longboat Key Kiwanis Club ask Police Chief George Turner about the updates on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
  • September 1, 2025
Your Weekly Taste: Twisted Pit BBQ

Now a sit-down experience in Lakewood Ranch where the awesome Twisted Pit BBQ family serves YOU!

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  • By Dana Kampa |
  • October 8, 2025
St. Boniface hosts paw-inspiring event for pet owners

Rev. Nikki Seger led the Siesta Key church's annual pet blessing on Saturday.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 31, 2025
Little Nippers Parade is prescribed for fun at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

Moms who have used the Little Nippers support program get a chance to catch up with their new friends.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • January 20, 2026
Beach renourishment on Lido Key underway

About 311,000 cubic yards will be placed on the southern half of Lido Key during the project, causing some closures to portions of the beach.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2026
Culverhouses prime Season of Sharing with $100,000 donation

Hugh and Eliza Culverhouse have donated $100,000 to the annual Season of Giving fund to directly aid households in need.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 1, 2023
East County Observer thrives at 25 in the Lakewood Ranch area

The local newspaper, which celebrates a quarter century on Nov. 3 at Music on Main, has grown up with its readers.

  • East County
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 13, 2022
Myakka City Elementary teacher named Manatee County's Principal of the Year

Principal Carol Ricks was honored for her dedication to students, teachers, staff and the Myakka City community.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 20, 2022
Florida House candidates discuss state budget, education, constitutional carry

General election candidates for Florida House of Representatives seats 72 and 73 field questions on issues from SRQ Tiger Bay Club.

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