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By Liz Ramos |
September 23, 2024

Lakewood Ranch's Dick Vitale finishes final cancer treatment

Vitale's belief in staying positive and having faith keeps him strong during his latest battle with cancer.

East County
Neighbors

By Matt Walsh |
February 20, 2025

Are we doubters or doers?

The naysaying is bubbling up over the cost of a new performing arts center. But as we’ve said before, this is not a decision for today; it’s for the next 50 years.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Dylan Campbell |
January 14, 2025

Lakewood Ranch boys soccer charges toward the postseason

The Mustangs look to rectify last season's loss to North Port High in the district tournament later this month.

East County
Sports

By Carter Weinhofer |
August 6, 2024

Police respond to guest angry that resort doesn’t sell cigarettes

A guest at a local resort caused a scene after being upset that the resort didn’t have cigarettes for sale. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Dana Kampa |
February 3, 2025

Community cleans nearly 500 bags of storm debris

Longboat Key community members joined a large-scale volunteer effort to clean Gulf of Mexico Drive from remaining storm debris

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
December 17, 2024

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Dec. 19-25

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Dana Kampa |
February 13, 2025

Debut St. Mary art show becomes standout creative showcase

The church's Women's Guild organized its first "Art for the Heart" fundraiser and showcase.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
February 18, 2025

Take a road trip to see Sondheim's tale of buccaneering brothers

FreeFall Theatre's "Road Show" stars Sarasota's Joey Panek as architect Addison Mizner.

Arts + Culture

By Ian Swaby |
December 31, 2024

BrickUniverse Lego expo event postponed to November

The Lego fan expo, originally scheduled for Jan. 4-5, will now be held Nov. 22-23.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Jay Heater |
March 10, 2025

It's never the same old story for Books for Kids

The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch program continues to grow in Manatee schools.

East County
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
October 14, 2024

Sarasota City Commission District 2: Liz Alpert

Meet the candidate.

Elections

By Dana Kampa |
February 25, 2025

Steff's Stuff celebrates 17th anniversary

The antique shop with an ever-changing collection of unique home items is in the Centre Shops on Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
September 12, 2024

LWR Medical Center maintains small-town feel, offers advanced care

The Lakewood Ranch Medical Center opened 10 years after Schroeder-Manatee Ranch started building Lakewood Ranch.

East County
Neighbors

By Janet Combs |
January 27, 2025

Social scene chills out as end of January nears

Our chilly weather coincided with a brief pause in black tie events before peak season really heats up.

Black Tie

By Lesley Dwyer |
February 12, 2025

Lakewood Ranch's response to Hurricane Debby flooding was immediate

Engineers identified and fixed issues inside Lakewood Ranch within months, but problems still exist beyond its boundaries.

East County
News

By Petra Rivera |
December 3, 2024

Longboat Island Chapel kicks off Christmas in the Garden

As the island recovers from the hurricane season, the chapel hopes to provide holiday cheer and strength through its holiday display in December.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Su Byron |
February 20, 2025

The Creative Arts Association of Lakewood Ranch shows off its multitude of talent

Members of the Creative Arts Association of Lakewood Ranch unite to inspire each other and create community awareness.

East County
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
November 18, 2024

Van Wezel flooding highlights repurposing engineering study

Hurricane Milton damage prompts Karins Engineering's update to the Purple Ribbon Ribbon to focus on water intrusion mitigation.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
January 3, 2025

Neon dance party packs The Green at University Town Center

Funky Bonez performed at 2025's first installment of UTC Live on the Green in Sarasota on Jan. 2.

East County
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
March 5, 2024

Town moves ahead on ordinance to increase maximum seawall height

No minimum height can be established at present, but Longboat Key town staff recommended a greater maximum height allowance to address resiliency.

Longboat Key
News

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