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By Lesley Dwyer |
April 26, 2023

$39M aquatics/racket sports complex advances in Manatee County

Commissioners gave approval to the Premier Park project that will feature a 50-meter competition pool.

East County
News

By Elizabeth King |
March 28, 2025

Circus-themed hotel opens on Lido Key near St. Armands

Cirque St. Armands Beachside, a 135-room luxury property, pays tribute to Sarasota's history as a circus town with its design and name.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
March 19, 2025

Residents, town compromise on alterations to Country Club Shores project

Country Club Shores residents and Longboat Key staff worked together to address concerns raised by the residents about the turn lane project's curbed medians.

Longboat Key
News

By Jay Heater |
April 11, 2025

East Manatee Fire Rescue honors its top firefighters of 2024

Lt. Robert Day and Engineer Dominick Reale presented with the top awards.

East County
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

Students perform historical research for National History Day contest

The contest, which included about 800 students, leads onto the Florida History Day Contest, followed by the national level of the competition.

Sarasota
Schools

By Gayle Williams |
February 24, 2025

Sarasota Orchestra's 'Melting Pot of Music' delivered melange of flavors

Conducted by Miguel Harth-Bedoya, the concert featured a haunting performance by sax soloist Steven Banks.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Observer Staff |
January 7, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Jan. 9-15

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Petra Rivera |
December 8, 2024

St. Armands Circle hosts annual holiday tree lighting

Santa Claus counted down locals and visitors to light the 60-foot Christmas tree in honor of the end of hurricane season and the start to the holidays.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Matt Walsh |
April 2, 2025

New College-USF: Hey, someone make the case

Ah, yes, the never-ending debate: What to do about New College of Florida and the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Lesley Dwyer |
October 30, 2024

Myakka City sanctuary takes in senior and special needs cats

TANKS Inc. is home to 50 cats, seven beagles and five steer.

East County
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
March 13, 2025

Town to host blood drive March 19

The town of Longboat Key will host a blood drive on Wednesday, March 19, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Manasota Flooring |
November 25, 2024

For 50 Years This “Family Business” Mission Extends to Employees, Their Families, Other Local Businesses and Non-Profits

Manasota Flooring is one of the largest flooring companies in our area, servicing Palmetto to Venice, Longboat Key to Lakewood Ranch.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Lakewood Ranch flag football off to record start

A senior-laden Mustangs team has been hard to beat in 2025.

East County
Sports

By Petra Rivera |
December 10, 2024

National tennis tournament hosted titleholders from around the country

In its 21st year, the Masters Clay Courts National Tennis Tournament hosted players from ages 50 to 90 years old.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
April 10, 2025

Police respond to simultaneous bar brawls one block apart

Sarasota police officers respond to one fight inside and another outside Main Street bars after 2 a.m. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Carter Weinhofer |
March 11, 2025

Longboat Key voters cast their ballots for March 2025 election

The first contested commission ballot since 2018, plus three other ballot measures, drew a small but steady crowd at the island’s two polling locations.