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By Lori Sax |
October 17, 2025

Eight honored at NAACP's Freedom Awards Gala

The Sarasota County Bran of the NAACP gave the awards at its annual event, which celebrated its 40th year.

Black Tie

By Pam Eubanks |
October 11, 2016

‘Day of Atonement’ a lifelong pursuit for cocaine addict

University Park's Michael Richker lives a life of surrender and defeat. He wouldn't have it any other way.

East County
News

By Dana Kampa |
April 28, 2025

Bird Key Yacht Club hosts a party 'like it's Y2K'

The club unveiled a 25-year-old time capsule at its party looking forward to building a new clubhouse.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Elizabeth King |
October 13, 2025

Barancik Foundation in Sarasota names new president and CEO

The new leader of the family foundation will assume his role in December.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
February 12, 2014

Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Carter Weinhofer |
March 26, 2024

What drove Jewfish Key residents to petition for de-annexation?

A Jewfish Key homeowner provides some insight behind the homeowners association’s petition to leave the town of Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
News

By Ian Swaby |
November 16, 2022

Lakewood Ranch clinic gives fat-burning demonstration during open house

Lifestream Family Medicine showcases its new service, which it says reduces body fat and builds muscle mass.

East County
Business

By Robin Hartill |
February 2, 2010

Obituaries

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Kurt Schultheis |
October 7, 2013

Commission reviews telecommunications changes tonight

The Longboat Key Town Commission will also consider budget changes to pay for an assistant town manager position in fiscal year 2012-13.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
October 17, 2023

Mosquito-borne illness warning issued for Sarasota County

A single case of West Nile Virus has been confirmed.

Sarasota
News

By Janet Combs |
March 24, 2024

Art in the Dark gala raises funds to bring solutions into sight

The Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center's annual gala benefits those who have vision loss.

Black Tie

By Josh Siegel |
July 24, 2013

Balmoral gate solution still elusive

Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 6 supervisors rejected CDDs 2 and 5's proposal meant to share costs; they also voted to delay the gate discussion until August.

East County
News

In Memoriam |
July 7, 2025

Suzanne Berry Bissell

Suzanne Berry Bissell died in Sarasota surrounded by her family on Monday, June 23, 2025.

Sarasota
Tributes & Obituaries

By Observer Staff |
January 6, 2026

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Jan. 8-14

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By David Conway |
May 6, 2021

Main Street makeover gets preliminary design

City officials expressed excitement about a proposal to widen sidewalks and eliminate angled parking, though some questions — including cost estimates — remain unanswered.

Sarasota
News

By Jen Blanco |
March 21, 2012

Lakewood Ranch High's fab five

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team has relied on the leadership of its five seniors: Cristiana Burns, Huntyre Elling, Dana Hutchins, Amber Ozment and Quillan Toler.