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By Jay Heater |
December 24, 2025

After five decades, this Lakewood Ranch Santa continues to spread joy and more

Rich Vannucci, who still wears the Santa suit his mother made for him 50 years ago, isn't ready to put a wrap on his career.

East County
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
December 3, 2025

Big Top to open expanded brew house at Sarasota's Fruitville Commons

An upgraded brewing system will more than triple Big Top's beer production.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By S.T. Cardinal |
November 12, 2025

For 70 years, Longboat has always been Longboat

Since its inception in 1955, Longboat Key has obviously grown, but there is always a sign that remains a single constant.

Longboat Key
News

By Eric Garwood |
April 21, 2025

Sarasota County leaders to consider land buy for jail expansion

The Main Street parcel would be an early step in a yearslong process to add space to the over-capacity facility.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
January 7, 2026

Man claims assailant was a time traveler

To explain a fight and minor injury, a man told officers he was the victim of rocks thrown by a sinister time traveler. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Eric Garwood |
November 17, 2025

Longboat Key's Ohana sells for $17.5 million

The property previously sold in May 2024.

Longboat Key
News

By Madison Bierl |
December 12, 2025

Readers can shed the funk with Lakewood Ranch author's 'Unfunkt'

Greenbrook's Jaime Marco wrote the book to let others know they can make a positive impact on their lives.

East County
Neighbors

By Eric Snider |
October 28, 2025

Longboat welcomes its new chief

The new Longboat Key police chief takes pride in never accepting the status quo, seeking to always "make things at least a little bit better."

Longboat Key
News

By S.T. Cardinal |
November 4, 2025

Town manager, attorney get solid reviews from commissioners

Longboat Key Town Commission agreed to give Howard Tipton a 3% raise while Maggie Mooney’s firm may see an amended contract.

Longboat Key
News

By S.T. Cardinal |
December 9, 2025

Longboat Fire Rescue welcomes new chaplain

The Longboat Island Chapel's Rev. Brock Patterson becomes a resource for first responders.

Longboat Key
News

By Madison Bierl |
June 4, 2025

Manatee school board wants fast process to find new superintendent

The School Board of Manatee County aims to have a new superintendent in place by the time the 2025-26 school year begins in August.

East County
Schools

By Madison Bierl |
December 3, 2025

Mill Creek musical artist continues to search for her audience

Ilana Armida, a graduate of Lakewood Ranch High School, continues her push to be successful in the music industry as an entertainer and songwriter.

East County
Neighbors

By Jack Nelson |
December 11, 2025

Cardinal Mooney is state football champ again

The Cougars roar past Jacksonville Bolles to win their third title.

Sarasota
Sports

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
October 14, 2025

Theatre Odyssey revives its One-Act Play Festival

The festival returns to the Jane B. Cook Theatre after a two-year hiatus.

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff |
December 29, 2025

Sarasota Cops Corner: The Best of 2025

With bar fights, nudes and "people trippin," Cops Corner yields another wacky year and shows just what the Sarasota Police Department has to deal with.