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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 Matt Walsh |
February 26, 2025

Double turn-lane trouble

Construction on the much-discussed left-turn lanes for the south Gulf of Mexico Drive is finally beginning (at the wrong time). But much to the chagrin of residents, the designs were a surprise — and not a pleasant one.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Mark Gordon |
September 20, 2025

Once-powerful Sarasota developer reshapes, reprioritizes his life

A go-star in local development and statewide politics, Henry Rodriguez laments the direction his life took. "I was young, influential and making a ton of money," he says, "but I was miserable."

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
January 21, 2026

Manatee County Sheriff's Office finds a home in Myakka City

East Manatee Fire Rescue sells the old fire station in Myakka City to the Sheriff's Office.

East County
News

By Madison Bierl |
August 19, 2025

Below the surface: The truth about manatee safety

Factors including cold stress, boat collisions, fishing gear entanglement and habitat loss contribute to the increase in manatee deaths in Florida.

East County
News

By April Doner |
August 20, 2012

Bee Ridge Park Jam: 15 years of bluegrass, country and gospel

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff |
July 15, 2020

Sarasota City Commission District 2: Joe Barbetta

Meet the candidate.

Sarasota
News

By Ryan Kohn |
June 19, 2019

East County's top high school sports moments of 2018-2019

Lakewood Ranch, Braden River and ODA high schools feature on our top moments list for East County in 2018-2019.

East County
Sports

By Liz Ramos |
March 28, 2023

Therapy dogs gain popularity in East County schools

Myakka City, McNeal and Tara elementary schools see benefits of having therapy dogs on campus.

East County
Schools

By Eric Snider |
May 19, 2022

Raising puppies for Southeastern Guide Dogs is serious business

The Lakewood Ranch Puppy Raisers group lays the groundwork for a dog’s transition into more advanced guide dog training at Southeastern Guide Dogs.

East County
Neighbors

By April Doner |
August 27, 2012

Amazing Neighbors: Don the Unstoppable

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Jean Gruss |
March 24, 2011

Follow the money

A group of Collier County government appointees asked The Jackson Laboratory tough questions. In the end, Collier decided it was too risky.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
May 28, 2024

Skyward development trend won't stop Manatee's eastern sprawl

As the Comprehensive Plan is updated, building higher is likely, but the market will continue to demand single-family homes.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
June 16, 2023

Sarasota residents sound off on downtown late-night noise

A city planning staff workshop on zoning text amendment changes for bars and restaurants morphs into complaints over loud late-night music.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
August 22, 2023

Firefighter paramedics tackle obstacles and 400-degree heat of training

With the department on track to be fully staffed by September, two new recruits to the Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department wrapped up the first stage of their training.

Longboat Key
News

By Ryan Kohn |
October 12, 2021

Cringe Blog: "Escape Room" is dumb fun, and "Thelma" provides held-breath mystery and thrills

Plus, the trailer for the next "Scream" movie drops.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Niki Kottmann |
August 29, 2018

Local artist Shahid Avraham to release new hip-hop album, 'Some Real Quality'

Lakewood Ranch-based singer/songwriter Shahid Avraham is about to release new music — album 'Some Real Quality' — for the first time in more than two years. But he acts like he never stopped.