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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.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
May 25, 2025

From diapers to daycare, parent program offers holistic assistance

Longboat Island Chapel is supporting parents at Riverview High School with this month's Gather and Give drive.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Adam Hughes |
July 3, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for June 16-20 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A condominium in Plaza at Five Point Residences on Central Avenue tops the week's sales at $4.5 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital |
June 26, 2025

Steffany’s story: Finding Purpose in Rehabilitation

Health

Boat captain survives Milton clinging to cooler off Longboat Key

His boat became disabled as hurricane approached, the Coast Guard said.

Longboat Key
News

By Madison Bierl |
June 11, 2025

Lakewood Ranch Junior Ranchers learn about agriculture through camp

Counselors help the kids learn hands-on lessons about cows, snakes and insects.

East County
Schools

By Dana Kampa |
May 22, 2025

Self-taught digital artist shakes up high-end art world

Florida-based artist Stephen Harlan met with fans this weekend at Wyland Gallery Sarasota on St. Armands Circle.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
April 2, 2025

Longboat Key Turtle Watch prepares for 2025 nesting season

Volunteers started by repainting about 500 stakes that will be used to mark nests this season.

Longboat Key
News

By Jay Heater |
April 23, 2025

Circus Arts Conservatory, Wallendas donate $125,000 to Nate's Honor

Nate's Honor Animal Rescue was selected as charity partner of the Circus Arts Conservatory and Nik and Erendira Wallenda's holiday spectacle, "Wonderland: Illuminate."

East County
Neighbors

By Marty Fugate |
January 22, 2025

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe swings for the 'Fences'

WBTT's production of August Wilson's Pulitzer-winning play knocks it out of the park.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Dana Kampa |
July 2, 2025

The Centre Shops loses David Gregory Salon

More than half a dozen salons once called Longboat Key home, but that number has decreased to one with the closing of the shop.

Longboat Key
Business

By Letter to the Editor |
June 4, 2025

Republicans against Trump must stand up

Those who state they don't like him, just sit back and watch without speaking up.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Lesley Dwyer |
August 14, 2024

Manatee County raises impact fees

Commissioners approved an increase, but George Kruse says they should have raised them more.

East County
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
May 9, 2025

Manatee County commissioners reaffirm commitment to LBK community center

County commissioners verbally committed to making the community center a reality on Longboat Key, though a property purchase appears to be the new best option.

Longboat Key
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
April 2, 2025

Canal maintenance tax methodology refined toward more equity

Longboat Key town staff and consultants presented a new method, which gained more appeal from commissioners than previous iterations.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
June 18, 2025

Irate man strips down in the middle of the street

After being asked to move along, a man exposed himself in the middle of the road while shouting at everyone in the area. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.