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By Petra Rivera |
November 29, 2024

FPL volunteers decorate Longboat Key Fire Rescue Station for the holidays

The Longboat Key Fire Rescue was the first stop in a holiday makeover tour of local police and fire stations by Florida Power and Light.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Petra Rivera |
September 25, 2024

St. Armands Circle and Longboat residents prepare for Hurricane Helene

Business owners plan to stay up for most of Wednesday and close on Sept. 26 for safety concerns due to the incoming hurricane.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Matt Walsh |
October 16, 2024

Give responders high-fives

Two hurricanes — Helene, a Cat 4 at landfall, and Milton, a Cat 3 at landfall — brought horrific catastrophes smack dab onto Sarasota and Manatee counties.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Letter to the Editor |
February 18, 2025

Commissioner's thoughts on moratoriums are misguided

Please use caution when Sandhill cranes are present, a reader says.

East County
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
July 25, 2024

Manatee County Commission District 3: Tal Siddique

Meet the candidate.

Elections

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 Jay Heater |
January 29, 2025

Challenges remain imposing for Meals on Wheels Plus-Manatee

COVID, inflation and hurricanes leave more residents than ever in need of food and support.

East County
News

By Ian Swaby |
February 23, 2025

Support gets moving at Get Your Mutt Movin' 5K Run and Walk

The event, held by Satchel's Last Resort, brought together fun offerings, from a race to a costume contest, while also supporting the rescue.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Jay Heater |
March 20, 2025

Lakewood Ranch CERT explores the use of drones

Manatee County Sheriff's Office explains its use of drones during a CERT meeting at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

East County
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
March 22, 2025

Sarasota Film Festival poster sparks a Facebook firestorm

Humorous mentions of the 51st state and the Gulf of America fall flat with festival fans.

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 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 Mark Gordon |
March 27, 2025

The Morganroths use their involvement — not just their checks — to make an impact

It's hard to remain low-profile when you have donated more than $30 million to some of the region's iconic institutions: Selby, Ringling and SMH. Drs. Joel and Gail Morganroth have nearly pulled it off.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Jim DeLa |
April 12, 2024

Sarasota County protects centuries-old Native American burial site

The location of the 7,200-year-old burial site off Manasota Key is off-limits to divers.

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 Dana Kampa |
March 19, 2025

Diamond Collar Society forges ahead with Humane Society fundraising

Longboat Key's premier "secret society" that holds animal welfare at its core offered a glimpse into its progress at a membership drive.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Eric Snider |
January 28, 2025

Local groups pull together to pull off big-time benefit concert

Rock concerts, especially ones produced on short notice, can be rife with challenges and obstacles. This one, to raise money for local hospitality workers battered by storms, came together nicely.