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The home’s exterior is a carefully balanced geometric composition.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • May 22, 2026
The Florida lifestyle is glorified in a lavish new home in Waterside

A showstopping model home in Waterside marks a milestone: Modern has arrived at The Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
  • April 21, 2026
Our Lady of Guadalupe Wine Dinner

Each course is crafted to complement the character of every pour, creating a refined and memorable dinner from start to finish.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Spotlight Partners
Sponsored Content
Brooks Bartram improved his fastball velocity from 84 miles per hour in September 2025 to 94 mph by February. Now, he'll play NCAA Division II baseball in the fall.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • May 11, 2026
East County Athlete of the Week: Brooks Bartram

After one season with Braden River, the senior right-hander has signed with Eckerd College.

  • East County
  • Sports
Tax collector's money grab
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 29, 2026
Tax collector's money grab

Mike Moran needs cash to "modernize" his operations. His target: taking money from the schools, in spite of what voters approved.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2026
APRIL FOOL: Itching to promote native plants

The town of Longboat Key is planning to replant storm-damaged areas with Eastern Poison Ivy as its latest beautification initiative.

  • April Fools
My oath to the law and the taxpayers of Sarasota County
  • By Mike Moran |
  • May 3, 2026
My oath to the law and the taxpayers of Sarasota County

While waiting for the attorney general to rule on a disagreement over how to implement state law, costly litigation could have been avoided.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Reece McCabe concluded his high school weightlifting career with success on the state level in both Traditional and Olympic style.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • May 19, 2026
East County Athlete of the Week: Reece McCabe

The Lakewood Ranch High senior brought home a pair of medals from the FHSAA Class 3A boys weightlifting state championship.

  • East County
  • Sports
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's "Lies, Spells, and Old Wives Tales" runs through May 17 at WBTT's Donelly Theatre.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 14, 2026
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for April 16-22

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
River Strand's Bonnie and Manoj Mathew stand between two of the crew members. John Pallasch is on the left and Joe Leach is on the right.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 29, 2026
River Strand couple hosts fundraiser for nonprofit Foar the Brave

Two veterans and two civilians are preparing to row 2,800 miles across the Pacific Ocean in June.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Edward Lyon, Excel Empire's chief tax planner and the 'funniest tax guy in America,' shares tips with residents as they gear up for tax season at a March 10 workshop at Lido Beach Resort.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 18, 2026
America's 'Funniest Tax Guy' offers tips to Longboaters

Ahead of the approaching tax season, finance expert Edward Lyon held a workshop with book co-author Michael Jaspan.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bay Park Conservancy Founding CEO AG Lafley makes his case to the Sarasota County Commission for funding Phase 3 work at The Bay Park.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 29, 2026
Sarasota County takes cautious approach to The Bay park funding

Rather than commit to a funding its portion of the The Bay Phase 3 project, the Sarasota County Commission approved half its share of the fiscal year 2027 debt service payment from TIF funds.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City of Anna Maria Mayor Mark Short shares an update on the Anna Maria Pier to Longboat Key Mayor Debra Williams (left) and Longboat Key Town Manager Howard Tipton (right) at a Barrier Island Elected Officials meeting May 6.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • May 18, 2026
Barrier island mayors meet to discuss pier, parking and phone pings

The mayors of Longboat Key, Anna Maria and Holmes Beach met May 6 to discuss issues facing the barrier islands and projects that are underway or planned.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sophie Bell had never rowed until middle school. From May 16-17, she'll return to the place where her career started, now a sophomore competing at the NCAA Division I level.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • May 13, 2026
Local rower-turned-Division I athlete returns to area for Big 12 Championships

Old Dominion's Sophie Bell, a Lakewood Ranch High graduate, will be competing at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
A colorful spread of kebabs, house-made sauces and sides showcases the restaurant’s bold, cross-cultural approach to Mediterranean cuisine.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 20, 2026
Middle Eastern-inspired restaurant gets its passion from surprising its customers

Florence & the Spice Boys Chef Collin Blakeman explains why Middle Eastern cuisine is the spice of life.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Love local news? There's an app for that. The Observer recently rolled out a smartphone application that makes it even easier to stay connected.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 22, 2026
App makes local news even easier to find

The Observer rolls out a new digital feature to connect with the community.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The main building at the Bishop Animal Shelter has 52 dog kennels. The expansion adds 120 more kennels.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 13, 2026
Dog tired of spending money on Manatee County's animal shelters

After $12 million of improvements at the Bishop Animal Shelter, some county residents aren't satisfied with the conditions.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Vijay Singh watches his drive on the fifth hole at The Concession Golf Club. The World Golf Hall of Famer and 34-time PGA Tour winner shot 5-under par in the third round of the Senior PGA Championship.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • April 18, 2026
Championship Sunday approaches at the Senior PGA Championship

Keith Horne leads the field, but Vijay Singh had a third round to remember.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
  • May 18, 2026
Duff's Famous Wings

Bringing an authentic taste of Buffalo New York to the Gulf Coast, Duff’s serves up the legendary wings that made Buffalo famous.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Spotlight Partners
Sponsored Content
Deputies shoot and wound armed man
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 3, 2026
Deputies shoot and wound armed man

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office said the man disregarded an order to drop his weapon and pointed it instead.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Florida Statute 1001.42(4)(f)2 will require high schools, including Braden River High (pictured) and Lakewood Ranch High, to start no earlier than 8:30 a.m. unless the district submits paperwork and gets accepted to keep the current start times.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • April 7, 2026
Manatee County School District might fight starting time mandate

A 2025 Florida Statute states high schools cannot start before 8:30 a.m. unless the district submits paperwork to prove such a change causes disruption.

  • East County
  • Schools
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