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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
Connie DiMaggio, a member of Longboat Island Chapel, shows off some of the stylish shoes community members donated to its shoe drive-focused Gather and Give on Aug. 19 at the chapel.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • August 23, 2025
Longboat Key church helps students start the year on the right foot

Longboat Island Chapel is gathering athletic shoes, socks and shoelaces for Stillpoint Mission as this month's fundraising focus.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The view of the first hole from behind the fairway bunkers at The Concession.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 21, 2025
The Concession lands Senior PGA Championship for 3 years, starting in 2026

The Lakewood Ranch course has played host to previous high-profile events.

  • East County
  • Sports
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
  • By Harper Health |
  • September 18, 2025
Harper Health redefines membership medicine, one relationship at a time.

Harper Health’s comprehensive approach combines both diagnostic and preventive care.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
A banner announcing a new Starbucks location still sits inside the storefront of 3174 Gulf of Mexico Drive, but interior work is yet to begin.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • October 15, 2025
Longboat Starbucks 'on hold' with build-out yet to start

It has been eight months since the arrival of Starbucks to Longboat Key was announced, and interior work is yet to start.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
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
Jordan Brown sets down his ball on one of the greens at New Jersey's Liberty National Golf Club. The Princeton men's golf commit finished sixth at the 2025 Curry Cup Championship.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • September 22, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Jordan Brown

The Lakewood Ranch senior at IMG Academy thrives on Stephen Curry's Underrated Golf Tour

  • East County
  • Sports
From left, Architects Rick Gonzalez and Igor Reyes meet with Seaward Development Principal Patrick DiPinto prior to the April 9 Planning Board meeting.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 10, 2025
Mira Mar preservation plan passes first test

In a split decision, the Sarasota Planning Board recommends Comprehensive Plan and rezoning approval for a plan to build condo towers and preserve the Mira Mar building.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Natalie Ball's massive mixed media tapestry, "Playing Dolls," is on loan to The Ringling from the Rubell Museum in Miami.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • September 17, 2025
The Ringling gives Native American 'women's work' its due

The John and Mable Ringling Art Museum's "Ancestral Edge" exhibition showcases nine Native female artists.

  • Arts + Culture
The Gulf Islands Ferry launched in 2023 and has experienced growing ridership and increased investment from Manatee County.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • October 14, 2025
As Manatee County looks to grow ferry, Longboat stop discussed

Longboat Key leaders see a potential traffic benefit from the Gulf Islands Ferry but no suitable location for a stop on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Commissioner-At-Large BJ Bishop (left) Town Attorney Maggie Mooney (right).
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • September 30, 2025
Longboat Key to overhaul town communication policy

The policy change would require elected and appointed officials to use town phones and email addresses to increase cybersecurity measures.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Amy Steinhauser, executive director of The Paradise Center, leads the effort to pack up materials from the community center in anticipation of the move to Longboat Island Chapel.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • September 9, 2025
Paradise Center makes final moving preparations

The community center expects to reopen at its new location with Longboat Island Chapel on Sept. 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
To recognize Domestic Violence Awareness month, GFWC's Woman's Club of Sarasota, including members Diana Freidinger, center, and Sharlene Cox, right, presented victim advocate Talia Casey with $1,400 and donated items to support Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center's mission.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • October 3, 2025
Woman's club raises $1,400 for domestic violence victims

The GFWC's Woman's Club of Sarasota raised $1,400 and collected donated items to support survivors of domestic violence for its Day of Service.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Author Alan Cross signs his newly released second book, "Tales from the Island: The Kingfish Boat Ramp Murders," on Sept. 13 at Three Island Monkeys.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • September 16, 2025
Local author aims to shed light on cold-case murders

Writer Alan Cross visited Longboat Key's Three Island Monkeys for a signing event for his second published work.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Matthew Glover is the new corporate and events officer of the Sarasota Opera.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 12, 2025
Sarasota Opera hires new marketing and events officer

Matthew Glover will support fundraising efforts and lead the expansion of signature events.

  • Arts + Culture
Samantha Biggs, an assistant principal at Lakewood Ranch High School, received the 2025 Yale Educator Award after being nominated by former student Addison Shea, who now attends Yale University.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • September 16, 2025
LRHS instructor nominated for Yale award by former student

Samantha Biggs, now the assistant principal at Lakewood Ranch High School, received the 2025 Yale Educator Award.

  • East County
  • Schools
Sandpiper Inn, located at 5451 Gulf of Mexico Drive, reopened mid-August after rebuilding from significant hurricane damage.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • September 28, 2025
Resilient owners of Longboat legend celebrate post-storms reopen

Owners Harold and Christine Cullison officially reopened Sandpiper Inn on Aug. 16 after working hard to rebuild from hurricanes Helene and Milton.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Sarasota Police Department recently put up digital signs reminding motorists crossing Ringling Bridge to slow down.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • August 20, 2025
Police crack down on speeding near Ringling Bridge

Sarasota Police Department said it has received several complaints of people going too fast across the bridge.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Interim Sarasota City Manager Dave Bullock looks on during his first City Commission meeting on July 7.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 20, 2025
Sarasota city manager search firms make their pitch

With executive search firms narrowed to three, Sarasota has received their proposals to supply candidates for city manager. A special commission meeting is proposed to discuss.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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