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By Carter Weinhofer |
May 7, 2025

Investments trend positive for Longboat in fiscal 2025

Longboat Key finance personnel's mid-FY25 update showed positive trends in investment income, but work still to be done on recuperating financial losses from the hurricanes.

Longboat Key
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
May 6, 2025

Foulmouthed driver starts verbal dispute after parking in private lot

After calling the complainant profanities via text and in person, police action was warranted. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Vinnie Portell |
June 11, 2025

Lakewood Ranch Special Olympics athlete has won more than medals

Jeremy Thompson has won friends, life skills and gold medals.

East County
Sports

By Jay Heater |
February 11, 2025

Celebration of Life to honor former Bradenton vice mayor

Saundra Rahn served the community for more than 20 years as an elected official.

East County
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
June 26, 2024

Off-duty lifeguard saves 7 from rip current at Lido Beach

Mariano Martinez made multiple trips into the water to rescue the swimmers, Sarasota County says.

Sarasota
News

By Vinnie Portell |
May 7, 2025

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Alex Bates

The Riverview junior won his region in pole vaulting.

Sarasota
Sports

By Dylan Campbell |
January 28, 2025

Nathan Benderson Park hosts unique dragon boat festival

Hundreds of cancer survivors gathered at Nathan Benderson Park for Unleash the Dragons.

East County
Sports

By Mark Gordon |
May 15, 2025

Check out what's coming soon to UTC

From Tesla to Trader Joe's, the University Town Center districts that straddle Manatee and Sarasota counties just outside Lakewood Ranch have redefined the region's retail scene.

East County
Business

By Lesley Dwyer |
May 4, 2025

Manatee County government looks at moving east

Staff is proposing to move the administration building to Lakewood Ranch.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
June 11, 2025

Homeowner hassling construction crew brings law enforcement response

Frustrated over construction activity on Golden Gate Point, a resident flails profanity at workers over parking and other issues. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Carter Weinhofer |
November 17, 2024

Longboat fire chief, son exemplify why a firefighter is always on call

Last Thanksgiving, Chief Dezzi and his son, Ryan, saved the life of their neighbor while both were off-duty. They were recognized by the Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department this month.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
March 4, 2025

Manatee County responds to red tide effects on northern beaches

The county spent the end of February raking beaches daily to clean up fish kills for beachgoers, and county officials say the area is in the clear for now.

Longboat Key
News

By Madison Bierl |
April 28, 2025

Free acting class series coming to Lakewood Ranch Library

Florida Studio Theatre employees will lead classes on Improv for All, Acting Foundations, Reader’s Circle and Intro to Playwriting.

East County
Neighbors

By Dylan Campbell |
January 22, 2025

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Ava Kozicky

The senior attacker is primed for another massive season for the Sarasota High girls lacrosse team.

Sarasota
Sports

By Vinnie Portell |
June 12, 2025

New Sarasota High volleyball coach wants to change Sailors direction

Former Riverview volleyball player Emma Thrift has joined longtime rival Sarasota High School.

Sarasota
Sports

By Dana Kampa |
April 17, 2025

Longtime Lilly Pulitzer fans share approval of remodeled shop

Six months post-storm, Lilly Pulitzer celebrates reopening on St. Armands Circle.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Matt Walsh |
May 28, 2025

A missed opportunity?

With a looming $14 million library-community center a football field away from the $2.1 million Tidewell building, it makes you wonder.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Carter Weinhofer |
May 28, 2025

Drainage improvement projects garner allocations in upcoming fiscal year

Although still pending Town Commission approval, Longboat Key's five-year capital plan includes several drainage improvement projects that are in various stages of design and surveying.