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By Dana Kampa |
April 29, 2025

Open house aims to open minds to biophoton energy healing

Medge Jaspan promotes biophoton energy healing practices at Longboat Key open house.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
February 5, 2025

Police chief calls for backup to stop a street scuffle

Officers respond when Police Chief Rex Troche spots two men on the verge of a fight in a downtown street. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
April 16, 2025

Teen director makes her debut with 'My Guardian Angel'

Booker High student Nya Chambless pays tribute to a childhood friend with her Sarasota Film Festival premiere film.

Arts + Culture

By Vinnie Portell |
May 19, 2025

East County Athlete of the Week: Michael Garzia

Out-of-Door Academy freshman had a breakout performance in spring game win.

East County
Sports

By Lesley Dwyer |
February 19, 2025

What's ahead for the year-old Lakewood Ranch Library

The second floor buildout is in the design phase as library and Manatee County personnel consider how to best use it.

East County
News

By Vinnie Portell |
December 26, 2024

New Year's resolution leads to new Lakewood Ranch Pilates studio

Two friends mix community and exercise with new Bodybar Pilates location.

East County
Business

By Vinnie Portell |
May 14, 2025

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Anthony Miller

The Riverview junior placed second at the 4A state championships in javelin.

Sarasota
Sports

By Jay Heater |
May 16, 2025

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance presents its Next Gen Awards

Lakewood Ranch Communities' Nicole Hackel earns the Young Leaders Alliance' Member of the Year award.

East County
Business

By Andrew Warfield |
February 6, 2025

Mark Vengroff finds his one last career stop the most rewarding

The managing partner of One Stop Housing came from Los Angeles to fulfill his father's legacy of providing affordable housing for the working class.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
January 22, 2025

Ordinance to raise max boat dock, lift height passed by planning board

With final approval from the Longboat Key Town Commission, the ordinance would allow homeowners to raise boats higher for protection from high surges.

Longboat Key
News

By Vinnie Portell |
April 24, 2025

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Tanner Jackson

The senior helped the Cougars win a district championship on April 17.

Sarasota
Sports

By Louis Llovio |
January 25, 2025

Bird Key Yacht Club forges ahead on rebuild

The Bird Key Yacht Club is setting a resiliency example by rebuilding its historic clubhouse to be better prepared for stronger hurricanes and more flooding.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
February 14, 2025

Planning Board reluctantly rules in favor of Obsidian tower plan

Despite their stated dislike of the 342-foot condo tower, by a 4-1 vote the Sarasota Planning Board found no legal basis to deny the project moving forward.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
March 20, 2025

2025 sports summer camps in Sarasota, Manatee

Check out the sports camps available in Sarasota and Manatee counties this summer.

Summer Fun Guide

By Carter Weinhofer |
March 11, 2025

Longboat Key voters approve loan option for wastewater main replacement

The referendum asked voters if the town should be allowed to pursue a low-interest loan option to pay for the required underwater force main replacement.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
December 4, 2024

New space on the way for Sarasota County Sheriff's Office

The Sarasota County Commission approved $35 million for headquarters expansion and a new helicopter hangar.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
January 30, 2025

Manatee County to receive over $252 million for disaster recovery

Residents will have 30 days to weigh in on the project plans.

East County
News

By Dana Kampa |
May 10, 2025

Artist depicts dreamy scenes in works at Longboat gallery

Stephen Muldoon, who held a live painting demonstration at Wyland Gallery Sarasota this week, explained how his metal medium lends itself to creating serene scenes.