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Bob Mazuruk joins the volunteers helping to replace the damaged pews at Longboat Island Chapel on April 22.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • April 25, 2025
Longboat Island Chapel builds resilience against future storms

From replacing flood-damaged pews to installing a new metal roof, the church that sustained damage from Hurricane Helene is guarding against future challenges.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Tsunami swimmer Ava DiPasquale.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 16, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Ava DiPasquale

The 12-year-old Sarasota Tsunami swimmer impressed at the Florida Age Group Championships.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Anthony Miller has transferred schools, changed positions in football and taught himself how to throw a javelin in pursuit of success.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • March 19, 2025
Riverview javelin thrower won't rest until he finds success

Undeterred by setbacks, Anthony Miller has become a top javelin thrower in the state.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
What is the cost of Gulf of America?
  • By Letters to the Editor |
  • March 19, 2025
What is the cost of Gulf of America?

Florida Senator's proposal will cost taxpayers too much money to rename Tamiami Trail.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The upper floors of Obsidian would offer bayfront views to the east and downtown views to the west.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 17, 2024
Controversial condo tower receives partial DRC sign-off

The luxurious Obsidian still faces administrative decisions on street-level adjustments while the Lofts on Lemon II public housing project faces scrutiny.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A beachfront house badly damaged by Hurricane Helene's storm surge.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 8, 2025
Extra staff help with Longboat permit surge

The state is supplying Longboat Key’s Planning, Zoning and Building Department with additional staff to help with an influx in storm-related permitting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kelly Garrett, community partnership specialist with Empath Health Tidewell Hospice, talks through some of the challenges and benefits of caring for a loved one.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 17, 2025
Being a caregiver includes caring for oneself

Community partnership specialist Kelly Garrett offered advice on how caregivers can make sure they are taking adequate care of themselves while helping their loved ones.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The 7,700-yard Miakka Golf Club course will be mostly topped with zoysiagrass, which is used more in Asia. No opening date has been set.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 9, 2025
Miakka Golf Club built to be secret garden, 'environmental win'

Fry/Straka Global Golf Course Design created the newest Myakka City golf club to extraordinary environmental standards.

  • East County
  • News
Cariloha Sarasota lost about 80% of its inventory due to hurricanes Helene and Milton.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 30, 2024
Longboat Key small businesses seek public's help after losing everything

After hurricanes Helene and Milton affected them greatly, local businesses ask for help from the Longboat Key community to keep their businesses from closing down.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Rosedale Golf Classic co-founders Deb Kehoe and Kathi Skelton get together with Army Sgt. Aaron Cornelius, who was being honored April 2 at the 2025 event and who will receive an adaptive home from Homes for Our Troops.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 3, 2025
Teeing off for Homes for Our Troops at Rosedale Country Club

The East County community was No. 1 in the nation in 2024 raising money to build adaptive homes for disabled troops through Homes for Our Troops.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Dennis and Jody Matthier dress to the nines for the pirates and mermaids-themed beach party closing out the peak season for the Lido Key Residents Association.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • April 7, 2025
Lido Key residents embrace maritime theme for farewell party

Lido Beach had pirates and mermaids galore as members of the Lido Key Residents Association had its end-of-season party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bob Bender, Adam Myara, Albert Myara and Bruce Mahnke own Ed's Tavern and McGrath's Kitchen & Cocktails on Main Street.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 4, 2024
Main Street at Lakewood Ranch gets fresh look before 20th anniversary

New restaurants and reimagined dining aim at enticing new customers as Main Street at Lakewood Ranch heads into its 20th anniversary year.

  • East County
  • News
Flower Child is the last restaurant to open in Center Point at Waterside.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 28, 2025
Center Point at Waterside is fully leased

The 50-acre mixed-use project is six years in the making.

  • East County
  • News
Zach Kalles fires up the light brandy as he makes saganaki, a dish consisting of melted goat cheese and brandy, served on grilled pita, at the St. Barbara Greek Festival.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • February 21, 2025
Opa! St. Barbara Greek Festival is a feast

The 41st annual event continues through Sunday at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Don't miss these Sarasota events in 2025
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 31, 2024
Don't miss these Sarasota events in 2025

Here are some of the top picks to mark on your calendar for the new year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Former MLB player Ian Desmond was hired to coach the Lakewood Ranch High baseball team on May 21.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • June 5, 2025
Former Sarasota High star returns to baseball at Lakewood Ranch

Ex-MLB player Ian Desmond is back in baseball as a high school coach.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Victoria Caiazzo, a sophomore striker at Braden River, is a special talent said girls soccer Head Coach Don Engelberger.
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • December 18, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Victoria Caiazzo

The Braden River sophomore has made an instant impact in her first year on the varsity soccer team.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Michael Garey, Linda Olsen, Rev. Phillip Schweda and Luan Morrow
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 17, 2025
Reverend reflects on 45 years of service

The Longboat community joins in jubilee for Rev. Phillip Schweda, who was ordained in 1979.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ringling, Selby serve as models for SPAC
  • By Letters to the Editor |
  • April 21, 2025
Ringling, Selby serve as models for SPAC

Both were created during challenging times and both show how an investment can pay off.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Glenn Pearson
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2024
Manatee County Commission District 1: Glenn Pearson

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
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