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By Dylan Campbell |
December 17, 2024

East County Athlete of the Week: Ava Collins

The junior outside hitter was a force on the Lakewood Ranch indoor volleyball team this season.

East County
Sports

By Eric Garwood |
July 10, 2025

Lido Beach set for new round of renourishment, dune work

New Pass sand will propel project, expected to begin late in 2025.

Sarasota
News

By Lauren Tronstad |
April 7, 2023

St. Regis parking changes headed to Planning and Zoning

A proposal to add more than 50 parking spots to the Longboat Key hotel and condo development will go before the board and allow public input April 18.

Longboat Key
News

By Janet Combs |
November 11, 2024

Season is back, but catch up on what you missed over the summer

These and other tidbits from the Black Tie scene — plus a funny lesson in mistaken identities.

Black Tie

By Andrew Warfield |
September 24, 2025

New Fruitville Road hotel nears administrative approval

A new four-star hotel in the works for the 1500 block of Fruitville Road receives partial sign-off from Sarasota's Development Review Committee.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
March 18, 2010

Our View

Why the stimulus is a stimu-not

Sarasota
Opinion

By Lesley Dwyer |
February 4, 2026

Manatee County purchases two easements, conserves nearly 1,500 acres

Conservation easements will protect two Manatee County ranches from future development.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
January 20, 2010

Craig Erlick submitted this sunset photo, taken New Year's Day, at The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort. Please send your sunset (or sunrise) photos to The Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, Fla., 34228, or e-mail them to [email protected].

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
June 17, 2009

Kiddie Academy students graduate VPK

Students in Kiddie Academy's Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten class enjoyed a graduation ceremony June 4.

East County
Neighbors

By Loren Mayo |
January 4, 2012

HIGHLIGHTS: Entranced by evening glow

Warning: If you've got ADD, this exhibit is probably not for you. But, if stretching out on a bench and staring up at the sky for 20 minutes while LED lights dance across the ceiling of an enchanting column-filled room sounds like your idea of a good time, get yourself to the new Skyspace exhibit.

Arts + Culture

By Kurt Schultheis |
December 21, 2012

Town holiday closings announced

The town of Longboat Key and its departments will be closed three days this month for the holidays.

Longboat Key
News

By Nick Reichert |
November 17, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Art Revolution documentary premiere

The Ringling College of Art and Design ART Network premiered its new documentary "Art Revolution" which profiled local art leaders and innovators. Hosted on the Ringling College campus, the screening featured hors d'oeuvres, drinks and discussion of the arts community

Arts + Culture

By Amanda Sebastiano |
September 11, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Remember 9/11 Project

Students of Providence Community School, located at Lakewood Ranch Baptist, held their second Remember 9/11 Project ceremony today at the East County Church. Attendees sang patriotic songs and listened to a presentation by Sept. 11 survivor and retired New York City firefighter Garrett Lindgren.

East County
News

By Kelsey Grau |
April 4, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society Opening Reception

Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society held an opening reception for its new juried exhibition on Friday, April 4, at Longboat Key Center for the Arts. The exhibit featured work by members of the Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society and will be on display until April 25.

Longboat Key
News

By Amanda Sebastiano |
May 21, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Chompy's Luau

To raise money for its school mascot, "Chompy" the alligator, to receive a new costume, B.D. Gullett Elementary students and their families attended a luau May 21, at the school. Proceeds will help replace the more than six-year-old outfit Chompy wears around campus.

East County
Schools

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
August 6, 2025

An eye-catching exhibition of bird photography lands at Selby Gardens

"The High Life" captures our feathered friends in nature, museums and studios.

Arts + Culture

By Pam McTeer |
September 9, 2009

Sharing Derek Spring's Story

One year ago, Lakewood Ranch mother Janice Spring lost her son because of a prescription drug overdose. Now, she hopes his story will save other teens.