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Jeff and Terri Driver from the Rotary Club of Longboat Key join Public Works Director Charlie Mopps in placing the first discarded monofilament fishing line into newly installed recycling receptacles at Overlook Park. As part of its environmental improvement initiatives, the club is working to get as much ghost fishing gear out of Longboat's waterways as possible.
  • 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
Three days after moving to Lakewood Ranch, Waterside resident Erin Mason found the LWR Girls Who Walk club, which was started by Paige Venuto of Lakewood Ranch Community Activities.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • July 9, 2025
LWR Girls Who Walk creates a sense of community through fitness

The Lakewood Ranch club began in March and has 140 members.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The poles are gone, cheers to Lynn Larson
  • By Letters to the Editor |
  • July 2, 2025
The poles are gone, cheers to Lynn Larson

Longboat's undergrounding of utility wires means no more unsightly structures, says a reader.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Ryan Neuzil signed a two-year, $9.5 million contract with $6.5 million in guaranteed money on May 28.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • June 18, 2025
Former Braden River player inks 2-year deal with Falcons

Falcons center Ryan Neuzil has earned job security with his excellent play.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lily Kren and Gil Brady star in Florida Studio Theatre's "Don't Dress for Dinner," which runs through Sept. 7.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 19, 2025
Florida Studio Theatre's 'Don't Dress for Dinner' serves up a frenetic farce

When the play's lying lovers start to lose, they double down with more prevarication.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Residents wear red shirts to a Town Hall meeting July 24 to show their opposition to a roundabout on University Parkway at Legacy Boulevard and Deer Drive.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 2, 2025
Manatee County consent agendas cause controversy

Some say the tool meant to streamline commission meetings is used to hide information.

  • East County
  • News
Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach was a 176-unit hotel on Benjamin Franklin Drive. On Wednesday, Aug. 13, demolition continued on the building which suffered extensive damage from 2024 hurricanes.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • August 15, 2025
Demolition has begun on Sandcastle Resort on Lido Key

Luxury hotel developer Opal has plans for the site but has not revealed what it will do.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Elena Cassella worked in the Manatee County School District for 
17 years before taking a job in fundraising with Foundation for Dreams in 2010.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 20, 2025
Camp is a dream come true for individuals with disabilities

With some help from (lots of) friends, an east Manatee County organization aims to grow its unique camp that supports individuals with special needs and their families.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Christ Church of Longboat Key is set to host a fundraiser lunch on Aug. 3 at 6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • July 31, 2025
Christ Church of Longboat Key to host flooding fundraiser

Christ Church of Longboat Key is assisting Texas flood survivors with a community buffet fundraiser.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Seventh grade students at Haile Middle School Cooper Gallegos, Connor Willats, Joshua Parker, Sofia Laubacker and Amelia Cendere make up team "Charlie."
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • May 23, 2025
East County robotics teams perform well at world championships

Haile Middle placed third in its division, and Mona Jain Middle placed second in its division for teamwork.

  • East County
  • Schools
The Government Efficiency Liaison Committee meets for the first time Aug. 26 at the Manatee County Administration Building.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 3, 2025
Manatee County DOGE committee gets to work

The five-member committee will dig through 4,500 documents over the next year to find savings in Manatee's budget.

  • East County
  • News
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
Longboat Island Chapel Chef Chef David Stone, Longboat Key Police Department Training Captain David Eggleston, Firefighter/Paramedic (FF/P) Ryan Corso, Lt. Jose Rivera, FF/P David Oliger, Assistant Chief Mike Regnier, Lt. Ron Koper, Lt. Tim Haas, FF/P Jamison Urch, FF/P William Lewis, Fire Chief Paul Dezzi; front row Rev. Brock Patterson Fire/Rescue Liaison CC Imbriaco, chapel members Carol Peschel and Connie DiMaggio. Members of Longboat Island Chapel provided a special lunch to firefighters at Station 92 on Longboat Key.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • August 9, 2025
Longboat Key first responders enjoy midsummer cheer

Longboat Island Chapel members delivered lunch to firefighters and police officers on the Key last week as a thank you for their service to the community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
  • April 29, 2025
Your Weekly Taste: Michael's On East

With 40+ years of experience, Michael Klauber & Phil Mancini are known for exceptional service and cuisine — always guided by the belief that every guest should be treated exactly as they wish to be.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Spotlight Partners
Sponsored Content
The culmination of the Sarasota Improv Fest is the All Play show, shown here in 2024.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 15, 2025
Sarasota Improv Festival celebrates the evolution of an art form

Improv is changing at warp speed, but Florida Studio Theatre remains at the vanguard.

  • Arts + Culture
Platoon Sgt. John Skeen is honored at the Elks Lodge in Lakewood Ranch May 8 on Victory in Europe Day.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 9, 2025
East County WWII veteran knighted into the Legion of Honor

The honor is only awarded to United States veterans who fought on French soil.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Interim Sarasota City Manager Dave Bullock looks on during his first City Commission meeting on July 7.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 28, 2025
Three city manager search firms remain under consideration

Unable to narrow the field of three city manager search firms, the Sarasota City Commission instructs staff to schedule virtual interviews in September.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
  • August 4, 2025
Skip the Bridge and Take the Gulf Islands Ferry

Hop aboard the Gulf Islands Ferry and turn a regular day into a mini escape.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Spotlight Partners
Sponsored Content
Oaks and other hardwoods are considered desirable replacement trees over their ability to grow into a canopy.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 18, 2025
Sarasota branches out with more trees for residents

A total of 300 trees are available for city residents, some free, some discounted.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The house at 845 Longboat Club Road spans nearly 20,000 square feet.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • June 12, 2025
Longboat Key mansion listed for $35 million

The Serenissima property spans nearly 20,000 square feet and has 145 feet of beach frontage.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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