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By Lesley Dwyer |
September 24, 2024

East Manatee Fire Rescue expands specialized services

The fire district purchased a trailer stocked full of specialty equipment meant to handle the most complicated calls.

East County
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
April 8, 2025

Teens on electric bikes 'taunt' Lakewood Ranch residents

Residents in neighborhoods along White Eagle Boulevard are fed up.

East County
News

By Vinnie Portell |
March 24, 2025

Sarasota Paradise draw 2,200 fans in debut at Premier Sports Complex

The fans packed the Lakewood Ranch stadium to support the local semi-professional soccer club.

East County
Sports

By Jay Heater |
June 11, 2025

New leader takes over at Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation

Jeff Toale becomes president of the board June 1.

East County
News

By Vinnie Portell |
May 14, 2025

Lakewood Ranch graduate advances to US Open final qualifier

Parker Severs won a six-man playoff at Waterlefe Golf & River Club.

East County
Sports

By Ryan Kohn |
September 4, 2024

Sarasota football Amped after first 2024 win

Head Coach Anthony "Amp" Campbell has the Sailors playing physical football.

Sarasota
Sports

By Vinnie Portell |
December 16, 2024

Lakewood Ranch toy aficionado hopes to spread passion to local kids

Richard Pierson has seen a shift in the way toys are appreciated.

East County
Neighbors

By Petra Rivera |
September 20, 2024

Whitney Plaza businesses host mingling event for new and longtime Longboaters

Driftwood Beach Home and Garden and Design 2000 Salon threw their monthly mingling event to support small businesses and meet neighbors.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
November 22, 2024

LBK Democratic Club hosts journalists to discuss recent election losses

The club’s Nov. 19 event brought a panel of journalists to discuss and answer questions about state and national election results that favored the Republican Party.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
November 12, 2024

Siesta bar hosts Marine Corps birthday after overcoming hurricane damage

Gilligan's Island Bar & Grill hosted the celebration for the 11th year.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
May 7, 2025

Manatee County purchases administration building in Lakewood Ranch

The downtown administration building will remain in place, but several departments are relocating.

East County
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
March 31, 2025

Manatee County commissioners consider booting planning commissioners

Commissioner Jason Bearden says planning commission seats are used as a recruitment tool toward commission seats.

East County
News

By Matt Walsh |
March 26, 2025

Time for a SPAC reboot

The most recent city-SPAC meeting showed a lot of misalignment among the players. Here are four key issues to be resolved to keep it going.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
February 11, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Feb. 13-19

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Carter Weinhofer |
September 25, 2024

Evacuation ordered for Longboat Key ahead of Hurricane Helene

As Tropical Storm Helene strengthened into a hurricane around 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Longboat Key officials advised residents that an evacuation order was in effect for residents.

Longboat Key
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
May 20, 2025

Suspicious box of rotten fruit delivered to resident

No motive was discovered during the police investigation into the suspicious incident. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.