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Screenshot of a body-worn camera video shows the moment SPD Officer Michal Banasiak reaches for a bottle before grabbing the man in distress and pulling him to safety.and
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 3, 2026
Sarasota Police officers rescue man threatening suicide

Sarasota police officers rescued a man threatening to jump from the sixth floor of a downtown parking garage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Drivers will need to come to almost a stop to negotiate a planned series of speed bumps on White Eagle Boulevard.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 1, 2026
APRIL FOOL: Road proposal due for bumpy ride in Lakewood Ranch

White Eagle raceway about to get major alteration to discourage speeders.

  • April Fools
Carissa Smentowski, who played a big part in creating the Peaceful Path, receives a hug from the Peaceful Path Director Jamie Reagan during the World Labryrinth Day program.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • May 2, 2026
Peaceful Path in Lakewood Ranch offers a stroll on World Labyrinth Day

Peace Presbyterian has joined the worldwide effort to "create a rolling wave of peace."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Element Steak.Seafood.Pasta is at 1413 Main St. in Sarasota.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 16, 2026
Sarasota restaurant closing on Main Street seeks new space

Element will shutter its current location downtown in late April.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The Sourdough Society of Lakewood Ranch members Camille Piccininni, Erica Calka and David Wiegand each created a loaf of sourdough with different ingredients to make each unique.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • May 5, 2026
Sourdough Society of Lakewood Ranch rises by sharing ideas

These members don't loaf around when it comes to making delicious bread.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • March 30, 2026
Burton S. Rosenfield

Burton Sheldon Rosenfield, 94, of Longboat Key, Florida, passed away February 16, 2026, Presidents’ Day. He is survived by his beloved wife, Deborah and his four children.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Commissioners George Kruse and Mike Rahn supported the project from the start.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 4, 2026
Compromise gives Lakewood Ranch-area development another shot

After an initial denial, Manatee County commissioners approved a 195,000-square-foot commercial project near Uihlein Road.

  • East County
  • News
The gazebo-style pavilion at Joan M. Durante Park just had a $138,000 facelift as the base of the structure was mostly replaced.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • April 24, 2026
Durante Park gazebo, boardwalk repairs complete

A gazebo repair cost $138,000, while boardwalk, overlook replacement and debris clearing totaled $329,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Waterside’s Victoria Ortiz, 24, said her 7-month-old son, Flynn, has changed her life for the better.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • May 10, 2026
Mothers discuss their journeys before their special day

Lakewood Ranch mothers share how motherhood has helped them grow through both happy moments and hardship.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Casey Gonzmart Jr. explains a PowerPoint slide to the club.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 3, 2026
Fifth-generation Columbia owner discusses restaurant's endurance

The Rotary Club of Sarasota, which just celebrated its 100th anniversary, learned about the roots of the centenarian restaurant business.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mitchell Meissner lines up his putt on the third green of the Commander Course at Lakewood National Golf Club. He carded six under par in the second round, pulling into a 10-way tie for 10th place.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • April 3, 2026
Front runner emerges on second day of 2026 LECOM Suncoast Classic

Ian Gilligan stormed ahead of the pack with a four-stroke lead for first place.

  • East County
  • Sports
Hugh Culverhouse Jr.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 1, 2026
Philanthropist seeds matching fund with $250,000 promise

Hugh Culverhouse Jr. has initiated a campaign to raise a half-million dollars with a $250,000 matching grant to assist those facing financial hardship.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Concession Golf Club is hosting the Senior PGA Championship April 16-19.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • March 18, 2026
Final preparations underway for The Concession to host Senior PGA Championship

The Lakewood Ranch golf club has officially begun its one-month countdown to the tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
  • January 28, 2026
Experience The Magic Of St. Armands Circle

Learn more about St. Armands Circle, from upcoming events and seasonal celebrations to special happenings.

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Volunteer Jane Webb joins approximately 40 other volunteers in packing jalapeño seeds on April 13 at Christ Church of Longboat Key. This was the final monthly meet-up of the season, and contributors celebrated their milestone of packing 500,000 seed packets this year.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • April 20, 2026
Hope Seeds reflects on charitable milestone

Community members joined in packaging seeds for worldwide farmers for the last time this season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 1, 2026
Citywide speed limits set at 20 mph on local streets

As part of Sarasota's traffic calming plan development, local street speed limits are capped at 20 miles per hour, faster for collector and arterial roads.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Traffic is often bumper to bumper on Gulf Drive South. During spring break, even rainy days didn’t stop tourists from flocking to Anna Maria Island.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • April 8, 2026
Longboat has a Bradenton Beach traffic problem

For Longboat Key residents and employees trying to get to the mainland from the north end, beach traffic is a headache and getting worse each year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Murder suspect arrested on Longboat Key
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • April 21, 2026
Murder suspect arrested on Longboat Key

A 44-year-old Parrish man was arrested on second-degree murder stemming from a cocaine overdose.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The 2026 Longboat coconut heist
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • April 21, 2026
The 2026 Longboat coconut heist

Men hopped a fence, stole coconuts and made a clean getaway. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Gemma Mulhollen boasts a 4-0 record for Sarasota softball through the team's first five games of 2026. As of March 8, the junior has thrown seven times as many strikeouts as earned runs allowed.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • March 10, 2026
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Gemma Mulhollen

The junior has been dominant in the circle early this season for Sarasota softball.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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