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By Ian Swaby |
September 7, 2025

Boys & Girls Clubs honor Ringling College, chamber leaders

Heather Kasten and Larry Thompson were honored during the 19th Annual IPG Leadership Breakfast by Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
August 22, 2025

Lakewood Ranch community at odds over youth baseball fields

Manatee County is planning to build three youth baseball fields at Country Club East Park next year.

East County
News

By Madison Bierl |
August 11, 2025

Lake Manatee K-8 opens to students for the first time in Lakewood Ranch

On the first day of school, Principal Todd Richardson was eager to finally have students on campus.

East County
Schools

By Ian Swaby |
September 23, 2025

Community suggests alternatives to Wilkinson Elementary closure

During a Sept. 18 meeting with parents, staff and community members, the Sarasota school district collected alternative ideas to the possible closure of the school.

Sarasota
Schools

By Madison Bierl |
August 11, 2025

New phone policy will be 'learning curve' for Manatee students

Per House Bill 1105, elementary and middle school students will be required to turn off and stow away electronic devices during school.

East County
Schools

By Adam Hughes |
December 23, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for Dec. 8-12 in Lakewood Ranch

A Wild Blue at Waterside home on Blue Shell Loop topped the week's sales at $4.23 million.

East County
Real Estate

By Jay Heater |
July 16, 2025

Nathan Benderson Park boathouse, events center begins to take shape

Nathan Benderson Conservancy board member says 2026 will be an important fundraising year for the $60 million to $70 million project.

East County
News

By Madison Bierl |
December 16, 2025

Essay contest winners named by VFW Post 12055 Braden River

Of the seven winners for this year's Voice of Democracy essay contest, six of them are Braden River High School students, and five are part of JROTC.

East County
Schools

By Carter Weinhofer |
May 6, 2025

Longboat passes tree ordinance exemption for storm-damaged properties

The amendment eliminates the replacement requirement for properties that need to remove dead or severely damaged trees caused by natural disasters.

Longboat Key
News

By Adam Hughes |
December 16, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for Dec. 1-5 in Lakewood Ranch

A home in The Lake Club topped the week’s sales at $5.45 million.

East County
Real Estate

By Jay Heater |
September 4, 2025

State's special interest favoritism plagues Manatee

Manatee County commissioners are trying to figure out wetlands conundrum.

East County
Opinion

By Emily Leinfuss |
November 20, 2025

Jiggs Landing preserves the best of Old Florida for the next generation

At Jiggs Landing Preserve and Outpost in Manatee County, fishing, food and live music come together on the banks of the Braden River.

East County
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
December 8, 2025

Angelic voices ring throughout All Angels for Christmas concert

All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church invited musicians Johanna Davis and Donna Smith to perform holiday tunes for attendees.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
November 19, 2025

Man's dreadlocks cut goes unresolved

A man accuses his cousin of cutting his dreads while he slept and gaslighting him to believe he cut them himself. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.