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By Carter Weinhofer |
December 20, 2023

Turtle nesting strong in Sarasota, Longboat despite high disorientation

This season saw a record number of green sea turtle nests, but artificial lights on beaches remain a challenge.

Longboat Key
News

By Jay Heater |
February 26, 2025

25 years of spinning tunes for the Elks

Chuck and Phyllis Stolteben celebrate the last quarter century while raising funds for the Elks' Harry Anna fund.

East County
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
March 26, 2025

Kolter declines Quay developer's overture for park space

The developer of One Park extended an offer to give Block 9 in The Quay to the city if Kolter Urban would donate a connecting portion of the Hyatt redevelopment site.

Sarasota
News

By Vinnie Portell |
March 6, 2025

Booker baseball is turning the corner with new approach

The Tornadoes are using discipline and freshmen talent to overcome awful 2024 season.

Sarasota
Sports

By Mark Gordon |
February 20, 2025

Pickleball players search for home courts closer to home

Passionate pickleball players — which is to say just about all of them — are dinking and dunking for new Lakewood Ranch courts to compete on. A solution might be in play.

East County
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
March 6, 2025

Ranch Night Wednesday features monthly market

The popular food truck event at Waterside Place features a night market the first Wednesday of each month.

East County
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
March 20, 2025

Vehicle drives into Sarasota Bay, passengers transported to hospital

The driver mistakenly accelerated and drove off of a seawall in Longboat Key, later being transported to the hospital by helicopter.

Longboat Key
News

By Jay Heater |
February 19, 2025

Stillpoint Appeal remains simple, and effective, in Lakewood Ranch

Bob Smith and his golf and poker buddies continue to have a heart of gold.

East County
Opinion

By Petra Rivera |
October 21, 2024

Lazy Lobster celebrates 15 years on Longboat Key

Despite two hurricanes, The Lazy Lobster opens its doors hoping to bring comfort to Longboaters as it celebrates a milestone on the island.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Jay Heater |
January 22, 2025

When it comes to TerraNova's horses, this farrier nails it

If the shoe fits, it's probably Casey Kantenwein doing the work.

East County
Neighbors

By Dylan Campbell |
January 29, 2025

Playoffs look like tough prospect for high school basketball teams

The Braden River High Pirates' win over the Lakewood Ranch High Mustangs on Jan. 21 shows they are on an upward trajectory.

East County
Sports

By Petra Rivera |
January 1, 2025

TBI president recounts how her childhood influenced her position

After it was there for her in a time of need, Lois Barson hopes to revitalize the membership at the Temple and guide it through the aftermath of the hurricanes.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Emma Burke |
January 25, 2025

These fish tacos in Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch will have you hooked

Reel in these fin-tastic creations in honor of National Fish Taco Day on Jan. 25.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Observer Staff |
April 8, 2025

Aqua Egg Hunt set for April 12

The annual event will be held at Arlington Park & Aquatic Complex.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
February 11, 2025

Sarasota Orchestra receives $50 million gift

An anonymous donation of $50 million will help the orchestra realize its goal of building its new Music Center on Fruitville Road.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
January 28, 2025

Concern about sea turtle disorientation increases with lack of dunes

Without the dunes acting as a natural barrier, Mote Marine Laboratory and Longboat Key Turtle Watch wonder what the impact will be this upcoming nesting season.

Longboat Key
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
January 12, 2025

Gulfside Road beach nourishment to finish by end of January

While the temporary sand placement will save the beach in the short term, Longboat Key's coastal engineer will start the permitting process for a long-term solution.