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Organizers of this year's Lawn Party by the Bay eagerly anticipate the foodie festival, which will feature more restaurants than ever before. From left, The Resort at Longboat Key Club Managing Director Rick Konsavage, Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key President Danielle Gladding, Children's Guardian Fund Executive Director Svetlana Ivashchenko and Kiwanis Club Past President Michael Garey.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • November 25, 2025
Kiwanis Lawn Party on City Island will host 32 restaurants

The charitable event is raising funds for the Children's Guardian Fund, which supports foster families throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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
Lakewood Ranch residents Chris and Megan Matras are eager to open Jeff's Bagel Run in Lakewood Ranch. They will serve bagels, cream cheese, coffee and more.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • July 22, 2025
Jeff's Bagel Run to open in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch residents Chris and Megan Matras are eager to bring the Jeff's Bagel Run franchise to Lakewood Ranch.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Sarasota County Director of Community and Intergovernmental Relations of Government Rob Lewis addresses the County Commission.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 11, 2025
EDC contract with Sarasota County 'due' for an extension

The Sarasota County Commission has granted an extension of its agreement with the Economic Development Corp. of Sarasota County so it can clear up some language in the contract for the coming year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The show will go on
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • June 25, 2025
The show will go on

Marina Jack, operated by Suntex Marinas, and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens step up as this year’s sponsors of the city of Sarasota’s Fourth of July fireworks display.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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
The home at 749 Penfield St. was built in 1968 and has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,905 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 12, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for Oct. 27-31 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A home in Longboat Shores on Winslow Place tops the week's sales at $2 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The district makes sure students are served fruit and vegetables along with protein.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • September 17, 2025
Manatee schools try to stay 'on trend' when it comes to student meals

Students are served popular items for breakfast and lunch but with slightly different — and healthier — ingredients.

  • East County
  • Schools
Children will have two free Halloween-themed events they can attend this week hosted by the Manatee County Sheriff's Office and East Manatee Fire Rescue.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 22, 2025
Sheriff's Office, East Manatee Fire Rescue to host Halloween events

The two free events, at the Sheriff's Operations Center in Bradenton and Station 1 in Lakewood Ranch, will have goodies and activities for kids.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Erin Hogan Jones, her daughter Madeline Jones and their 5-year-old pup Arlee joined the second meeting of a brand new running club started at Sips coffee shop. The group meets at 7 a.m. Saturdays.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • August 13, 2025
New running club launches on Longboat Key's north end

Community members of all activity levels are invited to get moving Saturday mornings with the new running club at Sips coffee shop.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The town of Longboat Key honored Vice Mayor Mike Haycock with a plaque to celebrate his nine years of service to the town.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 12, 2025
Vice Mayor Mike Haycock reflects on nine years of service to Longboat Key

Haycock reaches his term limit for commission but hopes to continue giving back to the community after some world travel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Joe Rendace and Amber Nelson are eager to read and critique each other's work through the Novel and Screenplay Critique Group in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • October 21, 2025
Lakewood Ranch writers come together to critique one another's work

The Novel and Screenplay Critique Group is led by Joe Rendace, who says feedback is important to create successful stories.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Mote Ranch's Keith Paynter is a teacher at Braden River Middle School and a volunteer mangrove ranger.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 27, 2025
Braden River Middle School teacher subs as mangrove ranger

Keith Paynter is among the Suncoast Waterkeeper volunteers who help monitor local mangrove forests.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jacqueline Morales, Alan Kim and Corrie Owens star in Kate Hamill's adaptation of Jane Austen's novel, "Emma," which runs at FSU/Asolo Conservatory from Nov. 7-23.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 3, 2025
FSU/Asolo Conservatory brings Jane Austen's 'Emma' to life

Kate Hamill's play features students in their second year of a three-year master's program.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By JL Bainbridge |
  • October 30, 2025
Apples to Apples: How to Fairly Compare Financial Advisors

What Does Your Investment Firm Actually Give You?

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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This Lido Shores home was once the center of Sarasota's social scene — and scandal
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • October 30, 2025
This Lido Shores home was once the center of Sarasota's social scene — and scandal

Once the stage for Sarasota's most dazzling dramas, this spectacular Lido Shores estate is back in the spotlight.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch is regularly ranked the top-selling, multigenerational, master-planned community in the United States.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 28, 2025
Lakewood Ranch maintains No. 1 standing among master-planned communities

Multigenerational buyers scooped up 1,185 news homes in the first half of 2025 in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Joel Morris poses for a photo during a Sept. 16 practice. The senior is a dual-threat quarterback for Booker football, and put on a dominant display in Week 4.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • September 16, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Joel Morris

The senior quarterback tossed four touchdowns in a big-time Week 4 victory for Booker football.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Rachel Ghormley says Euphemia Haye has been a family favorite on Longboat for decades.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 30, 2025
Beloved Longboat restaurant continues legacy with new owners

The new owners of longtime local landmark Euphemia Haye aim to maintain the newfound momentum since taking over earlier this year. "There is a lot of love we are putting into this," says one co-owner.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Denise Allen and fiancé Mark Latcheran of Parrish visit with Dr. Shilpa Jadeja, who was part of Latcheran's care team at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 20, 2025
Chalk up a life saved for Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

Parrish's Mark Latcheran tells a feel-good story about the hospital's staff.

  • East County
  • Opinion
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