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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 S.T. Cardinal |
September 16, 2025

Longboat Parkway was almost the Key's main road name

It wasn't always Gulf of Mexico Drive. Town Council minutes from 1957 show the name Longboat Parkway scribbled out by hand, with Gulf of Mexico Drive scrawled above.

Longboat Key
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
October 2, 2024

Pickleball club growing with Lakewood Ranch

The club started in 2017 with 40 members and now has over 1,700 members.

East County
Neighbors

Temple Beth Sholom apartments rejected by Planning Board

The century-old synagogue wants to sell 6 acres of property for a multifamily development.

Sarasota
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 Vinnie Portell |
August 6, 2025

Rivalries among top East County fall sports events

A pair of key volleyball matches is on the schedule in August.

East County
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
June 26, 2025

Planning Board debates affordability of Sarasota housing program

An apartment complex public hearing morphed into a discussion over whether the city of Sarasota's affordable housing incentive program is serving those in need.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
November 17, 2024

No fines added after final St. Regis hearing finds resort in violation

After a slew of lighting violations resulted in $6,850 of fines, representatives from the St. Regis say resort staff is working on compliance and education.

Longboat Key
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
June 10, 2025

To reconfigure or build more space will be an important question for Longboat staff

Longboat Key officials plan to embark on a facility study to see what space is available, and what may be needed, to accommodate town staff.

Longboat Key
News

By Jack Nelson |
September 2, 2025

New sportswriter is back among the palms

Jack Nelson, a UCLA graduate, joins the East County and Sarasota/Siesta Key Observers.

East County
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
July 11, 2025

Sarasota explores watercraft restrictions for South Lido Beach

With growth in non-licensed commercial activity crowding public beaches, Sarasota city and county look to ban beaching and mooring boats near Ted Sperling Park and other city parks.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
April 21, 2025

New Government Relations department promotes Manatee County

Ex-Apple recruiter and Senior Manager Stephanie Garrison has been chosen to lead the department.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
August 12, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Aug. 14-20

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Andrew Warfield |
August 5, 2025

Design and perhaps location changes affect 10th Street roundabout sculpture

For safety reasons, the small fish in the Seagrass sculpture selected for the roundabout at 10th Street and U.S. 41 have been removed while the location choice remains in flux.

Sarasota
News

By Eric Garwood |
August 5, 2025

Driver with two driver's licenses gets one ticket

An out-of-state motorist with a suspended Florida license learns you can't have it both ways. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Adam Hughes |
September 30, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for Sept. 15-19 in Lakewood Ranch

A home in The Lake Club on Bowspirit Way topped the week's sales at $2.3 million.

East County
Real Estate

By Carter Weinhofer |
October 10, 2024

Longboat Key to open for residents Friday

Town crews spent Thursday assessing damage from Hurricane Milton and working with the Florida Department of Transportation to clear debris from the island.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
September 18, 2025

Resident denied aggrieved person status for Selby Gardens plan appeal

The Sarasota City Commission votes 4-1 to deny Laurel Park resident Kelly Franklin aggrieved party status in her attempt to appeal the Planning Board approval of Selby Gardens Master Plan Phase 2.