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By Vinnie Portell |
June 24, 2025

Former Sarasota High football player faces long recovery after shooting

Auburn University running back Brian Battie was awarded the 2025 Wilma Rudolph Award for his resilience.

Sarasota
Sports

By Jay Heater |
July 10, 2025

Star-Spangled Spectacular tests the limits of Waterside

Lakewood Ranch's first major July 4 draws more than 8,000 people.

East County
Opinion

By Eric Garwood |
July 9, 2025

Road-raising timeline extends on Longboat

Because of low financing, what was a two-year plan could take five years.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
June 17, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 19-25

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Eric Garwood |
July 8, 2025

Money moves ahead for flood resilience project in Longboat neighborhood

The Longbeach Village plan includes raising some roads.

Longboat Key
News

By Madison Bierl |
June 25, 2025

Manatee County School District seeks public feedback on rezoning

School officials and board members ask the public to make comments on the district's website.

East County
Schools

By Dana Kampa |
June 22, 2025

Longboat church uplifts Palmetto partners to serve community

Longboat Island Chapel shined a spotlight on Palmetto's Strength in Action program that offers educational opportunities and other resources to those who need it.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
June 30, 2025

Fiorelli Winery hosts Red, White and Blueberry Celebration

The pre-July 4 celebration gets bigger each year.

East County
Neighbors

By Madison Bierl |
May 24, 2025

ODA graduates reflect on the road ahead

The top graduates of ODA were heavily involved in horseback riding, sports and stem based activities while maintaining success in the classroom.

East County
Schools

By Jay Heater |
July 2, 2025

Nathan Benderson Park expands July 3 fireworks show

This year, the Fourth of July fireworks show has been stretched from 15 minutes to 18 minutes.

East County
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
July 23, 2025

Three brothers embrace entreprenuership

Inspired by their grandfather and father, these businessmen have started their own companies in chiropractics and construction.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

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

By Vinnie Portell |
June 25, 2025

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Hudson West

The Sarasota High quarterback has received four Division-I offers this summer.

Sarasota
Sports

By Elizabeth King |
March 28, 2025

After a battering from Helene and Milton, Casey Key roars back to life

The past hurricane season hit Casey Key hard. Yet a sign things are getting better lies in the renewal of a popular beach pastime: parking hassles. "The biggest complaint I've seen from people," says one business owner, "is (lack of) beach parking."

Siesta Key
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
March 18, 2025

6 Manatee County commissioners face lawsuit

The lawsuit claims Bradenton Times Publisher Joe McClash used his outlet to influence election in his favor.

East County
News

By Michael Harris |
August 5, 2025

Longboat Key swears in new police chief

Russ Mager brings 29 years of experience to the position, with much of that time spent in Delray Beach.

Longboat Key
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
July 2, 2025

Historical sites tell Manatee County's story

Preserving history is a joint effort between government, nonprofits and residents.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
May 7, 2025

Sarasota city manager search firm resigns, process back to 'square one'

Colin Baenziger and Associates has informed the city that it will no longer be leading the search to replace Marlon Brown, who retired on October 2024.