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By Dylan Campbell |
January 15, 2025

East County Athlete of the Week: Olivia Hadad

The senior forward has been the offensive engine of the Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team.

East County
Sports

By Dana Kampa |
March 10, 2025

St. Mary show on Longboat Key benefits fashionistas, fauna

This year's St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church fashion show drew about 250 people.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
December 31, 2024

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Jan. 2-8

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Petra Rivera |
September 17, 2024

Shawn Leven creates Friends of Pickleball on Longboat Key

The Longboater is pursuing nonprofit status for the group with the goal of making the sport more accessible on the Key.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
December 18, 2024

Bike theft scam on the rise in Sarasota

The Sarasota Police Department reports a rise in thefts of e-bikes and dirt bikes during online marketplace transactions.

Sarasota
News

By Madison Bierl |
April 20, 2025

Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch raises funds for charity through Spring Fling

The proceeds will be split between the Primrose Children's Foundation and Mothers Helping Mothers.

East County
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
December 18, 2024

Hyatt Regency redevelopment wins critical Planning Board adjustment

To accommodate its planned two towers with a single motorcourt access, Kolter Urban needs to move the access point eastward off Boulevard of the Arts for its redevelopment of the Hyatt Rregency site.

Sarasota
News

By Dylan Campbell |
January 7, 2025

Braden River High has state title contenders in girls weightlifting

The Pirates look to defend their regional title in 2025.

East County
Sports

By Lesley Dwyer |
September 24, 2024

East Manatee Fire Rescue expands specialized services

The fire district purchased a trailer stocked full of specialty equipment meant to handle the most complicated calls.

East County
News

By Madison Bierl |
May 14, 2025

Willis Elementary fifth grader wins contest with essay on grandma

Mark Eubanks won the Florida Retired Educators Association contest for Manatee County with his essay "Chess with my grandma."

East County
Schools

By Lesley Dwyer |
March 5, 2025

Lakewood Ranch resident plans a new path

Event planning makes Peggy Kronus' heart happy, and now she's doing it for herself with a new business, PK Events & Services.

East County
Neighbors

By Su Byron |
March 28, 2025

Add these 5 sizzling arts events to your spring calendar

Theater, art and a walk in a musician’s garden highlight our top arts picks.

Arts + Culture

By Letter to the Editor |
February 26, 2025

City should treat public’s treasures with care

Sarasota needs to invest in protecting the signature Van Wezel, a reader says.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Vinnie Portell |
December 13, 2024

Soleta Golf Club brings destination golf to Myakka City

The Nick Price-designed golf course officially opened on Tuesday, Dec. 10.

East County
News

By Matt Walsh |
December 24, 2024

Our priority: birds, people?

There is a simple solution to the proposed rezoning of the Smith Farm. The Audubon Society and stargazers should buy it.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Louis Llovio |
August 22, 2024

Manatee County's land conservation program races to protect special spaces

The push-and-pull of land for conservation versus land for development shines brightly in east Manatee County.

East County
News

By Dana Kampa |
January 28, 2025

Elvis kicks off Longboat Harbor social calendar

Longboat Harbour Condominiums has a full slate of social events planned for 2025, and the events kicked off Jan. 25 with a performance by musician Billy Lindsey.