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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Andrew Warfield |
October 23, 2024

Obsidian approval decision appealed to the Planning Board

Three street-level adjustment requests to the 18-story, 342-foot condo tower have been granted by the city of Sarasota. Bay Plaza residents have appealed the decision.

Sarasota
News

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 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 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 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 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 Carter Weinhofer |
February 5, 2025

Bay Isles Association sued over alleged inequity in assessment collection

A group of nine residents began the lawsuit in 2023, which claims the association is assessing properties inappropriately compared to its master guidelines.

Longboat Key
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
September 16, 2024

Magistrate grants St. Regis more time to correct lighting violations

The hearing is pushed to Oct. 9, with St. Regis management required to meet with town officials to work toward compliance.

Longboat Key
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
March 5, 2025

Longboat Key early voting has begun

Early voting takes place at Longboat Key Town Hall for the town election that includes a commission race, a referendum and charter amendments.

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."