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The light coloration of flightless Black Skimmer chicks helps protect them from predators by allowing them to blend into the sand-scape. (Photo by Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • July 24, 2020
Bird of the week: Black skimmer

Black skimmers are hard to miss.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Dexter, MD, FACS, General Surgeon Lakewood Ranch Medical Group |
  • October 14, 2021
Aiming to Make Breast Cancer Surgery Easier

Ask the Doctor...

  • Health
Sponsored Content
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 15, 2018
The Schoenbaum Humanitarian Award Luncheon honors two generous philanthropists

Glitz at the Ritz was held March 15 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
The Prince brothers, Colin and George, are headed to Dartmouth to play lacrosse.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 5, 2016
Lakewood Ranch brothers become lacrosse stars at IMG Academy

Prince brothers' hard work on lacrosse field pays off.

  • East County
  • Sports
Town Manager Dave Bullock inspects two groins Dec. 17 that were installed last year to hold sand at the north end of the Island.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 29, 2016
Bid protest affects Longboat Key beach project

Bid protest may hold up Longboat Key beach project

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jessica Neal.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 25, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Jessica Neal

The Lakewood Ranch sophomore talks how it feels to run and her love of cabbage soup.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 19, 2013
Our View: 100 can't speak for all

What is the role of the "state"?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 27, 2013
Candidates tell voters where they stand on issues

Town Commission candidates state their stance on some of the Key's top issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
David Arnold said he was threatened with arrest if he tried to enter First Street Chop House, the restaurant he owned for nearly two years, to retrieve his belongings.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 21, 2011
Meters blamed for demise

The owner of First Street Chop House was forced to close up shop, after he failed to pay this month's rent. He blames the shortfall on parking meters, which he said hurt business.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braxton McClelland, a fifth grader at Robert E. Willis Elementary School, shows the book he's reading to Lenny Gutmann, the guardian at the school, after school has been dismissed.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 22, 2020
Guardians remain a less expensive choice in Manatee County

Guardians remain a less expensive choice in Manatee County

  • East County
  • News
A three-dimensional installation on the floor at the Re-Imagining Sarasota Chalk Artists Art Show
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 14, 2013
Sarasota Chalk Show at the Ice House

Sarasota Chalk Show at the Ice House

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2016
Lakewood Ranch CDD 1 — Seat 2: Laura Fox

Fox will face Krishna Dragash in the general election.

  • East County
  • News
Photo Courtesy Cliff Roles
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 2, 2019
All Star Foundation throws kickoff party

The foundation updated donors on the state of the campus, Michael's On East prepares for the holidays, and more.

  • Black Tie
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 30, 2021
Lakewood Ranch residents have fun with a friendly game of cornhole

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities' casual cornhole brings friendly competition.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Greg Wood took over the Sarasota Scullers in August 2019. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 16, 2020
Sarasota Scullers coach has navigated the waters of a turbulent first year

Greg Wood has big plans for the program's future.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The county will continue its redistricting discussion when it reconvenes later this month.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 1, 2019
County redistricting work draws questions

A consultant's population estimate indicated a larger gap between the largest and smallest commission districts than staff's projections did.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch resident Cynthia Friedman pets a mini Aussie, Willow.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 15, 2022
Barks and Brews event in Sarasota benefits Nate's Honor Animal Rescue

The event at The Green at UTC featured adoptable dogs, craft brews and live music.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Prince Contracting is clearing the I-75 median for retention and detention ponds, as well as the creation of temporary lanes. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 23, 2015
Contractors make way for temporary bridge, ponds

FDOT's plans for the Interstate 75/University Parkway include the widening of I-75.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 13, 2010
Younger running again

At-large Commissioner Phillip Younger has picked up a commission candidate qualification packet.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Hodgens
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 13, 2014
WELCOME BACK: What's new to you

Sarasota saw many changes while snowbirds were away, including some new faces on the scene, amendment changes, expansion plans and more.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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