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By Ryan Kohn |
August 18, 2021

Prose and Kohn: From the Lakewood Ranch area to the NHL?

Sasha Pastujov is attempting to become the 15th player from Florida to reach hockey's pinnacle.

East County
Sports

By Brendan Lavell |
August 19, 2021

Movin’ on Up

Why has the number of homes sold for more than $1 million kept climbing since the pandemic started? Turns out, the trend has multiple causes, Realtors explain.

LWR Life

By Spencer Fordin |
June 20, 2022

Competition and camaraderie are on the menu at Gecko's

The kitchen staff at Gecko's Grill & Pub isn't just catering to your appetite. They're trying to outdo each other.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Loren Mayo |
September 3, 2009

Classic collaboration

Father-and-son Gordon and Scott Langeneger have spent the past 20 years touring the country in cars from the 1900s.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Heidi Kurpiela |
February 22, 2018

The Little Garden That Could

Lakewood Ranch’s community garden survived hurricane flooding and a bitter cold snap. We tiptoed through the marigolds to see which plants came out on top.

LWR Life

By Nick Friedman |
July 12, 2016

This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, July 14

Take a look at our favorite events taking place this week.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Observer Staff |
August 17, 2016

Longboat Key Letters to the editor

Three reasons to vote against Floridays hotel; Let’s hope voters drive developers out of town; More traffic will ruin the feel of the Village

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Katie Johns |
April 26, 2017

Longboat Key Turtle Watch: Hatching History

Since its inception in 1969 , the turtle watch volunteers have monitored Manatee County Beaches.

Longboat Key
News

By Mallory Gnaegy |
July 2, 2014

Hosting Made Easy: Backyard Barbecue

Call a few friends and fire up the grill -- it's barbecue season. To make things easy for your next shindig, some local restaurants share their best barbecue recipes.

Arts + Culture

By Vinnie Portell |
May 21, 2025

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Ashlan Guengerich

The RBI machine has helped power the Sailors to the final four

Sarasota
Sports

By Vinnie Portell |
July 22, 2025

Sarasota Paradise ends amateur era with playoff loss

The soon-to-be professional soccer club will have a new look in 2026.

East County
Sports

By S.T. Cardinal |
August 20, 2025

Longboat golfers' only public option is to hit a long drive

For the nonmembers, golfers from Longboat Key have to venture to the mainland to play at Bobby Jones Golf Club in Sarasota.

Longboat Key
News

By Bret Hauff |
January 23, 2018

Longboat Commissioners skirt declarative decision on zoning code change

Before about 100 people, commissioners shed little light on how a vote might go on zoning change to enable Colony redevelopment.

Longboat Key
News

By Amanda Sebastiano |
October 29, 2014

School Board candidates field audience questions

Two women with different backgrounds, hometowns and perspectives on school security and other educational issues now have the same interest - earning your vote.