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Manatee County staffers flew DJI drones in 2021 to help the town of Longboat Key monitor red tide blooms in the gulf.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 23, 2026
Drone replacement costs add to Manatee County expenses

Chinese-made models are no longer allowed by state to fly for governments, prompting new purchases.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 1, 2026
Citywide speed limits set at 20 mph on local streets

As part of Sarasota's traffic calming plan development, local street speed limits are capped at 20 miles per hour, faster for collector and arterial roads.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Boat lifts flank each side of the canal in a Country Club Shores neighborhood. The town of Longboat Key is preparing to enact a continuous canal maintenance program that would include flat fees and ad-valorem assessments for residents.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • April 13, 2026
Canal maintenance program up for a vote this summer

After years of discussions and changes, the Longboat Key Town Commission will consider a funding formula to assess homeowners to care for canals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tara Maffei, executive director of Family Promise of Sarasota-Manatee, accepts a check from Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key President Danielle Gladding as part of the funds raised through last year's pancake breakfast.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • January 12, 2026
Pancake proceeds generate $4K for Family Promise

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key presented the second of two checks to Family Promise of Sarasota-Manatee at a Jan. 8 meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A test building in San Diego demonstrates the see-through technology. Sarasota’s proposal would be nearly seven times higher and covered in video panels.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 1, 2026
APRIL FOOL: Developer: 'Hard to see' any issues with 32-story Sarasota condo proposal

Project leader known for sports venues brings his 60-years-in-the-making plan to contentious city.

  • April Fools
Together, John and Shannon Barton make the "Roaring '20s" at the Great Gatsby-themed annual dinner for members of the Friars Club. Attendees shared their favorite memories from the season and gave out awards at the March 24 celebration at the Harbourside Ballroom.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 27, 2026
Friars golfers throw back to Roaring '20s

The annual dinner recognized longtime members of the golfer social group.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bravo's Pizzeria & Italian Eatery at 1995 Main St. in Sarasota has closed.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • March 31, 2026
Pizzeria closes on Main Street in Sarasota

Bravo’s Pizza & Italian Eatery has shuttered next to the Hollywood 11 movie theater.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Second suspect charged in 2024 Sarasota homicide
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 27, 2026
Second suspect charged in 2024 Sarasota homicide

21-year-old woman was notified of new charges while serving an unrelated prison sentence.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Joel Benham built the Giant Furby Chair.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 26, 2026
Local artist makes larger-than-life versions of nostalgic objects

After a career in construction, Joel Benham, known as "GWAK," decided to make a living full-time with his detailed, large-scale re-creations of familiar products.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Olivier Latry takes a bow.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 8, 2026
Notre-Dame organist offers concert dedicating pipe organ at SAKLC

Olivier Latry visited Sarasota to provide the concert that dedicated the St. Armands Lutheran Church's Schantz pipe organ installed in 2025.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Myakka's Sydney McCullough shows off the first place ribbon and belt buckle she won in January for whip cracking in the senior division at the Manatee County Fair.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 1, 2026
Cracking a whip has been a snap for Myakka teenager

Sydney McCullough displays the art at Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The School District of Manatee County's Superintendent Laurie Breslin, Educator of the Year Clifford Dawson and Deputy Superintendent of Instructional Services Derek Jensen pose for a photo at the Excellence in Education Awards on Feb. 4.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • February 9, 2026
Braden River High band director named Educator of the Year

At the Excellence in Education Awards on Feb. 4, Clifford Dawson walked across the stage to accept the honor of 2026 Educator of the Year.

  • East County
  • Schools
From left, Drew Ferguson, Jason Creasy, Noah Green, Benjamin Newman, Olivia Ledwith and Eric Coley are the newest sworn officers of the Sarasota Police Department.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 31, 2026
Sarasota Police Department swears in six new officers

The newest class of Sarasota police officers includes a former pro baseball pitcher, college football player and the daughter of two retired SPD captains.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The white shell median on Bay Isles Road near Town Hall will be refreshed in a landscaping project set to wrap up before Independence Day.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • March 30, 2026
Landscaping work planned on Bay Isles Road

Saltwater tolerant plants will be used on the medians, and the project is expected to wrap up in time for the Fourth of July parade.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sports betting online became legal in Florida via Hard Rock Bet in 2023.
  • By Guy Bentley, Adrian Moore |
  • April 8, 2026
Don’t panic about sports betting in Florida

Although some are concerned that increased access to sports betting may increase gambling addiction, the data show the number of those with a problem has remained stable over the last 35 years.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The original Owen's Fish Camp in Burns Court defines the quintessential "cottage."
  • By Emma Burke |
  • April 8, 2026
Local cottage-core cafes offer a cozy escape

Step away from the noise and enjoy the vintage charm of the Sarasota area's culinary cottages.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
For Longboaters, commuting to the north is about to be an either-oar situation.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • April 1, 2026
APRIL FOOL: Instead of 'no build' option, state pursues 'no bridge' option

The Longboat Pass Bridge will be demolished, but there won't be a new one erected in its place.

  • April Fools
Lakewood Ranch junior Ricardo Rengifo wrestles Javier Puchi in the 138-pound weight class.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • January 21, 2026
First 'in-school' wrestling matches hosted by Lakewood Ranch High

The school's administration allowed students to miss late-in-the day classes to attend Lakewood Ranch's boys and girls matches against Riverview.

  • East County
  • Sports
Readers responded to Jay Heater's column, asking if they enjoy the April Fools' edition. Were you fooled by the story about speed bumps on White Eagle Boulevard?
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 8, 2026
East County Observer readers have last word on April Fools

Most of the readers who responded love the April Fools tradition.

  • East County
  • Opinion
These dishes have delighted Sarasota-area barrier islands for decades.
  • By Su Byron |
  • April 2, 2026
These one-of-a-kind dishes are signatures of the keys

The plates locals return for, visitors remember and kitchens have perfected for decades.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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