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By Observer Staff |
December 31, 2025

With equal doses of grit and fun, we review 2025 on Longboat Key in photos

From political kerfuffles to heartwarming moments of community celebration, the Longboat Observer captured it all in the past year. Here are our top moments of 2025.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Jay Heater |
May 16, 2023

Mote prepares for the animals it will house in its new aquarium

As the infrastructure of Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium's new Science Education Aquarium is being completed, the aquatic creatures who will live there are being prepared to move to their new home.

East County
Business

By Andrew Warfield |
June 21, 2023

EDC president: Sarasota County draws entrepreneurs, more companies

On her first day on the job, Erin Silk, the new president and CEO of the Economic Development Corp., explains how the organization will meet the demands of the County Commission.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
June 29, 2023

Bobby Jones restoration reaches last major milestone

Sprigging the greens at the city-owned golf course means rebuilding the Donald Ross design is nearing completion.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
July 5, 2023

Manatee County tries to curb feral hog population

Through a pilot program, feral hogs are being trapped and turned into artisanal pork products.

East County
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
May 25, 2023

Rezoning for East River Ranch approved

Residents voiced concerns about traffic and a lowered quality of life at the recent Manatee County Commission land use meeting.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
June 1, 2023

Sarasota ranked No. 5 best place to live and climbing

Moving four spots to rank No. 5 in the U.S. News & World Report Best Places to Live Ranking, Sarasota sets its sights on dethroning Green Bay.

Sarasota
News

By Jay Heater |
September 6, 2023

Miakka Golf Club owner enlists star power to develop 'epic' course

Paul Azinger, a Major champion and golf analyst, helps the design effort in his old stomping grounds.

East County
News

By Marty Fugate |
July 23, 2021

The Players transforms mall into theater

The Players Centre for Performing Arts is planning a big move in the future. In the present, it has made a smaller move to a Sarasota shopping mall. It’s only a temporary home. But the shows will still go on.

Arts + Culture

By Emily Leinfuss |
August 19, 2021

Sweat It Out

Exercise: We know it’s good for us. We know we need to do more of it. But choosing activities that are fun and engaging boosts your chances of success. Here are four ways to spice up your gym routine.

LWR Life

By Ryan Kohn |
February 1, 2023

Sarasota High coach reaches 300-win mark at varsity level

B.J. Ivey has taken his time on the basketball sidelines to heart.

Sarasota
Sports

By Spencer Fordin |
July 26, 2022

Selby Gardens tackles the art of floral photography

For decades, photography lagged behind other art forms in depicting the flower. But now it reigns supreme.

Arts + Culture

By Ryan Kohn |
June 26, 2022

Cardinal Mooney High School brothers represent Puerto Rico in the Lacrosse U21 World Championship

East County's Christian and Sean Laureano will play in the lacrosse world championships Aug. 10-20 in Limerick, Ireland.

East County
Sports

By Jen Blanco |
June 17, 2015

East County baseball players fulfill their dreams

Five former East County baseball players were selected during Major League Baseball’s First-Year Player Draft June 8 through June 10.

East County
Sports

By Matt Walsh |
April 8, 2021

Prelude to Piney Point

No doubt there will be plenty of political blaming in the wake of the Piney Point leak that Manatee County commissioners were negligent. For the truth, just watch their Jan. 26 meeting.