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By Dana Kampa |
April 25, 2026

Longboat library seeks book donations

Drop off your past reads and find new ones at the community library.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Jay Heater |
April 1, 2026

APRIL FOOL: Road proposal due for bumpy ride in Lakewood Ranch

White Eagle raceway about to get major alteration to discourage speeders.

April Fools

By S.T. Cardinal |
April 22, 2026

Coquina Beach parking egress reintroduced as idea to fix congestion

While Longboat leaders propose changes to the number of exits at the 857-space lot, county leaders aren’t sold on the idea.

Longboat Key
News

By Mirabai Holland |
April 15, 2026

Yes, sleeping, eating right and working out can improve and preserve your memory

Healthy habits, including exercise, a good diet and getting enough sleep, can pay big dividends on improving memory function and preventing memory diseases.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Letter to the Editor |
March 20, 2026

City parking scheme schemes hurting our tourism

The city of Sarasota should end its program to charge for parking to remain competitive with other tourism areas.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Andrew Warfield |
March 19, 2026

Proposed apartments would replace Breakfast House and more on Fruitville

Adjacent to Gillespie Park, a 324-unit building would cover an entire block on Fruitville Road between North Osprey and Gillespie avenues.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
April 15, 2026

New county building consolidates development services staff

The ribbon is cut to open the new Sarasota County Planning and Development Services "one stop shop" in east county.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
March 12, 2026

Vacation rental rules expand to downtown neighborhood zone district

When the Sarasota City Commission expanded the city's vacation rental ordinance citywide, it left out the mixed-use district that includes Gillespie Park and Park East.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
April 19, 2026

Manatee commission candidates face off in Lakewood Ranch

District 6 candidates spoke their minds about roundabouts, campaign contributions and more.

East County
News

By Jack Nelson |
April 27, 2026

East County Athlete of the Week: Paxon Hermann

The Out-of-Door Academy track and field sophomore placed top-three in four events at the FHSAA Class 1A-District 11 meet.

East County
Sports

By Madison Bierl |
April 22, 2026

Soccer club provides free space to grow and socialize

With soccer being such a popular sport in Lakewood Ranch, Carrie David wanted to provide a free option for players of all ages and skill levels to play together.

East County
Neighbors

By S.T. Cardinal |
April 14, 2026

'Topless' sunbathers get visit from Longboat police

Two women in their 20s had the police called on them on Longboat Key. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Jay Heater |
April 22, 2026

App makes local news even easier to find

The Observer rolls out a new digital feature to connect with the community.

East County
Opinion

By Dana Kampa |
April 18, 2026

Meet Greet Eat welcomes new businesses on Longboat Key

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosted its 20th annual event to help residents and local businesses connect.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Jack Nelson |
April 29, 2026

New bling signals new beginning for Cardinal Mooney football

The Cougars received their state championship rings ahead of spring ball.

Sarasota
Sports

By Madison Bierl |
April 11, 2026

Lakewood Ranch Block Party features 70 local businesses, builders and clubs

The Lakewood Ranch Block Party, which was a collaboration between Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance, Lakewood Ranch Community Activities and Lakewood Ranch Communities, took place April 10.