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Cliff Hornsby, aka "Gerry Atric," opens the show.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • May 15, 2025
Longboat Key comedian books streaming special

Longboat Key's favorite comedian Cliff Hornsby, aka "Gerry Atric," kicks off his 2026 tour with a standup special taping in November.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Man spotted operating a wheelchair while intoxicated
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 13, 2025
Man spotted operating a wheelchair while intoxicated

After drinking many too many beers, a man rolled his wheelchair into the middle of Main Street and passed out. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
As members of VFW Post 12055, Post Commander Dave Daily and retired U.S. Army Col. Gill Ruderman meet once a month with post members at Wolveshead Pizza and Wings.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 3, 2025
Is veterans park a sugar pill being fed to taxpayers?

Manatee County wants the planned Palmetto veterans memorial park and connections hub to serve the region, but local VFW members say it's too far out of the way.

  • East County
  • News
Matt Baar is hosting the first annual Turkey Toss cornhole tournament in his Myakka City backyard Nov. 22 to benefit the Children's Dream Fund.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 8, 2025
Myakka City resident's dream is to help critically ill children

At 14, Matt Baar received a dream from the Children's Dream Fund. At 27, he wants to grant dreams in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota junior quarterback Hudson West eyes the field before attempting a pass against Braden River.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • September 4, 2025
'I'm the same Hudson': Sarasota High QB stays true to himself

After busy summer, the journey rolls on for Sailor sophomore talent.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Caleb H. and Wyatt J. practice showmanship.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 3, 2025
Sarasota County hosts poultry workshop at The Farm

The McIntosh Middle School facility hosted a workshop to teach kids poultry husbandry and prepare them for the Sarasota County Fair in March.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
What’s best for NCF, USF?
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 23, 2025
What’s best for NCF, USF?

The governor should appoint a commission to determine what the best long-term structure should be for the Ringling, New College and USF.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Jim Stanard
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 23, 2025
Bird Key resident finds post-retirement success as folk musician

Trading in numbers for notes, Sarasota's Jim Stanard released his album "Magical" in January of this year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Man trespassed from convenience store twice in one night
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2025
Man trespassed from convenience store twice in one night

Having previously received a trespassing warning from a convenience store, a man tested law enforcement by showing up there twice in one night. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
A street level rendering of Adagio by Kobi Karp Architecture.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 4, 2025
Live Local tower project ups residential units, commercial space

The Sarasota Development Review Committee got its first look at two downtown residential developments: the 18-story mixed-use Adagio and a boutique building in the Rosemary District.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High School seniors Zachariah Kersey, Kylie Scott and Chloe Drapak were the winners of the Rotary Club of Bradenton's essay contest on what the Constitution means to them.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • October 6, 2025
Three Lakewood Ranch High seniors earn Bradenton Rotary essay awards

Kylie Scott, Zachariah Kersey and Chloe Drapak wrote about what the Constitution means to them.

  • East County
  • Schools
The Braden River Soccer Club is back practicing at Lakewood Ranch Park for the fall season.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 4, 2025
Braden River Soccer Club is building shade structure at Lakewood Ranch Park

Manatee County is helping with the project, which will provide multiple upgrades.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
John Harshman was selling commercial real estate in downtown Sarasota when there was very little market prior to the adoption of the current downtown master plan.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 10, 2025
Master plan helped lift downtown Sarasota from the Great Recession

Commercial real estate broker John Harshman tells the update committee the downtown plan was the right strategy at the right time for downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Elisha DeMassa's husband Michael DeMassa, Janine Lebano and Sue McGregor
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 25, 2025
The Bay Sarasota group starts new run and walk club

The Bay's new club offers both run and walk routes, attempting to appeal to all ages and abilities.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The tunes of jazz pianist and composer Fats Waller are performed by the cast of Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's "Big Sexy."
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Aug. 28-Sept. 3

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Corcoran's success at New College can be attributed to low-hanging fruit
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • August 18, 2025
Corcoran's success at New College can be attributed to low-hanging fruit

There are many questions that remain unanswered regarding curriculum changes and total leadership, an Observer reader says.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Lakewood Ranch's Brandy Britton is a member of the Bradenton Woman's Club. She was recruited at a Music on Main event last year.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 2, 2025
Music on Main is a place to connect in Lakewood Ranch

The monthly event features music, vendors and information about clubs and activities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Del Webb's Jerry and Karyn Waxman organize an annual golf tournament to raise money for polycystic kidney disease research.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 14, 2025
Lakewood Ranch transplant survivor tees up for kidney disease research

Del Webb's Karyn and Jerry Waxman are hosting the PKD Applied Underwriters Invitational on Oct. 27 at Lakewood National Golf Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Town Commission met at town hall Monday, Sept. 22 to hold a workshop where legislative priorities, canal dredging and more were discussed.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • September 24, 2025
Early results say no to changing Gulf of Mexico Drive

A mention of Gulf of Mexico on the town's list of legislative priorities launched the Longboat Key Town Commission into debate.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brasfield and Gorrie's Bill McCartha and Kevin Lorie watch as the beam goes skyward.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 23, 2025
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center expansion hits key milestone

Brasfield and Gorrie complete the LWRMC tower's structural framework as the $120 million project heads into its homestretch.

  • East County
  • News
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