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By Observer Staff |
June 13, 2025

Siesta Beach again ranked among the world's best

Travel + Leisure has named Siesta Beach on its list of the world's top 50 and the best in the U.S.

Siesta Key
News

By Madison Bierl |
May 20, 2025

Lakewood Ranch High honored with Support Music Merit Award

The award from the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation recognizes schools that demonstrate exceptional achievement.

East County
Schools

By Carter Weinhofer |
March 9, 2025

Police investigate suspicious packaging scattered along patio

A resident called to report what appeared to be packaging tossed around her patio by an animal or a person. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Observer Staff |
May 20, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for May 22-28

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Observer Staff |
May 12, 2025

Sarasota prepares for annual Memorial Day parade, ceremony

The procession down Main Street concludes at J.D. Hamel Park.

Sarasota
News

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 Vinnie Portell |
February 20, 2025

Sarasota prep baseball players to watch in 2025

Don't miss these game-changing players on the diamond this spring.

Sarasota
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
May 22, 2025

18-story Mira Mar development project moves forward

After a daylong hearing, a Comprehensive Plan amendment to facilitate the rehabilitation of the historic Mira Mar building wins unanimous approval of the Sarasota City Commission.

Sarasota
News

By Carlin Gillen |
June 10, 2025

Heroes, villains and cartoon characters come to life at SRQCon 2025

People of all ages were in their best dressed armor, swords and masks for the pop culture convention hosted at the Selby Library.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
April 9, 2025

Young entrepreneurs sell their creations at The Bazaar

The Young Entrepreneur Market highlighted the creativity of some of the community's entrepreneurs ages 8 to 17.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Mark Gordon |
May 15, 2025

Sarasota Paradise brings a whole new level of soccer to Lakewood Ranch

A dogged Swedish soccer player-turned-coach-turned-team owner is determined to push through on an ambitious goal: to sustain professional soccer in the region.

East County
Sports

By Jay Heater |
April 30, 2025

Stillpoint Mission Appeal sets another record for Bob Smith and friends

Time to celebrate charity, and to get some swim lessons, in Lakewood Ranch.

East County
Opinion

By Dylan Campbell |
February 2, 2025

Lakewood Ranch High alum enters his biggest season with Giants

After making his MLB debut last August, Grant McCray looks to solidify his role with the San Francisco Giants this spring.

East County
Sports

By Carter Weinhofer |
May 21, 2025

Town considers ownership of Bay Isles Parkway, pedestrian tunnel

With the Bay Isles Association wanting to divest ownership and maintenance of these assets, the town of Longboat Key is considering an agreement to take over ownership.

Longboat Key
News

By Vinnie Portell |
April 23, 2025

East County Athlete of the Week: Rhys Klein

The Braden River senior threw six shutout innings in a pivotal district win.

East County
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
June 24, 2025

SRQ names new president and CEO to succeed retiring Rick Piccolo

Currently at Pittsburgh International Airport, Paul Hoback Jr. will succeed Rick Piccolo as presidet and CEO at Sarasota-Manatee International Airport this fall.

Sarasota
News

By Dana Kampa |
July 9, 2025

Mote's final public days bring forward warm memories

City Island's Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium officially held its final day of being open to the public on July 6 as it prepares for its move to the new Mote Science Education Aquarium facility.