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By Ian Swaby |
August 7, 2025

Former Sarasota deputy goes global in providing wheelchairs to animals

When John Cox founded Ruck9, he was hoping to help a few dogs to walk again, but his mission has encompassed animals around the world, from geese to skunks.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Eric Garwood |
June 4, 2025

Recent rains wash away Manatee burn ban

Wildfire risk diminishes with the onset of rainy season.

East County
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
May 26, 2025

Longboat Fire Rescue Department hopes to purchase new rescue boat

Fire Chief Paul Dezzi said it’s time to replace the boat with a new, more efficient boat for marine rescue calls.

Longboat Key
News

By Madison Bierl |
August 19, 2025

Below the surface: The truth about manatee safety

Factors including cold stress, boat collisions, fishing gear entanglement and habitat loss contribute to the increase in manatee deaths in Florida.

East County
News

By Janet Combs |
March 24, 2025

Mote's fifth annual Farm to Fillet attracts largest crowd yet

The luncheon, held outdoors at the Mote Aquaculture Research Park, welcomed more than 480 guests.

Black Tie

By Dana Kampa |
June 4, 2025

Mural refurbishment just the beginning for Save Our Seabirds updates

Save Our Seabirds is working on several projects to enliven its facilities, most recently refurbishing an avian mural in the middle of its grounds.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
June 11, 2025

Commission finds consensus on canal maintenance tax method

Although it's still not finalized, the method would combine ad valorem and non-ad valorem assessments to fund Longboat Key's canal dredging program.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
May 1, 2025

Sarasota estimates $17 million remains in post-storms damage

According to a city report it will take two years and $17.4 million to repair hurricane damage and replace lost piers in Sarasota parks along the waterfront.

Sarasota
News

By Dana Kampa |
August 27, 2025

Longboat Key leaders work to keep fishing lines out of ecosystem

Members installed GPS-marked recycling containers at Overlook Park and hope to help marine wildlife avoid entanglement.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
May 26, 2025

Planning Board sides with The Strand residents against apartment project

A developer proposes 58 apartments between North Tamiami Trail and The Strand condos in a matter to be settled by the City Commission.

Sarasota
News

By Dana Kampa |
July 12, 2025

Rotarians award virtual winners of Longboat's Hot Diggity Dog contest

Winners from this year's canine costume contest collected their prizes at Bayfront Park.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Vinnie Portell |
January 19, 2025

Lakewood Ranch Prep students explore science of the modern world

Projects on AI, Wi-Fi and cellphone radiation show how far science fairs have come.

East County
Schools

By Dana Kampa |
April 16, 2025

Boutique featuring Longboat artists expands

Driftwood Beach Home and Garden now has two storefronts on the plaza, one catering to decor and the other furniture.

Longboat Key
Business

By Dana Kampa |
August 6, 2025

Teen diver takes initiative cleaning up local waters

Inspired by her watery surroundings on Longboat Key, 15-year-old Coco Claypoole recently started her own scuba-certified youth cleanup crew in Florida.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
April 17, 2025

Ringling College president announces retirement plans

Larry Thompson will continue to serve through the 2025-26 academic year, planning to step down in May 2026.

Sarasota
News

By Catherine Avery, Founder |
May 29, 2025

From Wall Street to Longboat Key: How CAIM Built a Top-Tier Investment Firm with a Personal Touch

Catherine Avery, owner of Catherine Avery Investment Management (CAIM), began her investment journey as an 18 year old New York University finance student while working at Oppenheimer Funds.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Chapel lends a helping hand with medical supplies

Longboat Island Chapel helps community members get needed support through free medical supply gift closet.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
April 1, 2025

APRIL FOOL: Musk moves to Longboat Key as SpaceX finds space in SRQ

Billionaire Elon Musk plans to purchase space in the St. Regis Longboat Key for the new Department of Government Efficiency headquarters amid the SRQ SpaceX development.