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Longboat Key Fire Rescue Lt. Daniel Heath breaks open a window to practice creating an entry point for crews. This tactic could be used in fire response or storm rescue scenarios.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 18, 2025
Longboat Key Fire Rescue repurposes flooded homes for training

The department practiced forcible entry tactics at homes on the island that were slated for demolition due to flooding sustained during hurricanes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The real estate market in Sarasota and Manatee counties is returning to what realtors say is a pre-pandemic balance predicting buyer-favorable conditions, new data suggests.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 5, 2025
Real estate market poised to favor buyers, new data suggests

A year-end report for Sarasota and Manatee counties shows prices dropping slightly and inventory increasing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Former Sarasota and Braden River high schools running back Brian Battie played for Auburn University in 2023.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 29, 2024
Brian Battie remains in hospital, according to Auburn Head Coach

Court records filed May 24 indicate that Battie has a "prognosis of permanent paralysis."

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Dan Creek and Lin Harvard stand on the corner of Lorraine Road and Rangeland Parkway on Sept. 3 to protest a possible Home Depot.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 11, 2024
Home Depot decides against Lorraine Road store

The big-box retailer was considering a store on the corner of Lorraine Road and Rangeland Parkway.

  • East County
  • News
The Mira Mar: A case of tradeoffs
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 6, 2025
The Mira Mar: A case of tradeoffs

Seaward Development has a plan to save and restore the Mira Mar retail shops. It would be difficult to reject when you look at the DeMarcay next door.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Residents from Bay Isles Harbor filed suit against the Bay Isles Association claiming the association is not assessing properties equitably.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 5, 2025
Bay Isles Association sued over alleged inequity in assessment collection

A group of nine residents began the lawsuit in 2023, which claims the association is assessing properties inappropriately compared to its master guidelines.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Cops Corner: The Best of 2024
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 22, 2024
Longboat Key Cops Corner: The Best of 2024

From saving wildlife to rescuing residents locked in showers, Cops Corner proves it's never a dull day for Longboat Key police officers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Braden River High junior Aaron Gordon won a two-year scholarship for his winning entry in a Black History Month essay contest.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • March 25, 2025
Braden River High junior wins Black History Month essay contest

Aaron Gordon, who loves music, picked Ray Charles as his subject for the essay.

  • East County
  • Schools
Tyler Michaels King and Derdriu Ring star in "Dancing at Lughnasa," which runs through April 19 at Asolo Repertory Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 2, 2025
Asolo Rep's 'Dancing at Lughnasa' looks back at a magical summer

The Mundy sisters don't know it, but their lives are about to be upended.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Flooding near the dock on Linley Street.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 10, 2024
Full scope of Debby’s damage still to be determined, Longboat officials say

A preliminary assessment estimates that 35-40 structures were damaged by flooding.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Urban Air Adventure Park location in Lakewood Ranch will be its largest in the country.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 17, 2025
Urban Air Adventure Park flies into Lakewood Ranch this summer

The 60,000-square-foot indoor adventure park is anticipated to open July 25 on Professional Parkway.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Warm Sands Wellness |
  • February 7, 2025
3 Non-Surgical Paths to Younger Skin

Plasma energy is a revolutionary way to maintain a youthful look with minimal downtime and none of the risks of traditional surgery.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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Sarasota County Tax Collector: Charles A. Bear
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2024
Sarasota County Tax Collector: Charles A. Bear

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
Irene Langlois races to the ball during her match.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • January 21, 2025
Observer Challenge tennis tournament players praise new format

Participants in the 25th annual Observer Challenge tennis tournament widely praised the new format of brackets, which eliminated singles matches.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Joseph Di Bartolomeo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2024
Manatee County Commission District 5: Joseph Di Bartolomeo

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
Alleged HOA coup draws Longboat PD response
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 1, 2025
Alleged HOA coup draws Longboat PD response

Officers responded to a report of individuals starting a coup by speaking loudly and delaying a meeting. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • January 3, 2025
Lakewood Ranch real estate experts expect a steady sales year in 2025

Apprehension over storms, politics is fading, they say, while East County has many sales options.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High sophomore Brett Traver (middle) emerged as the team's third best golfer in 2024. Sophomore Owen Gellaty and senior Luke Wilson work alongside Traver on their bunker play in preparation for the 2024 state tournament.
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • December 30, 2024
The top 10 East County athletes to watch in 2025

These 10 athletes are poised to have big seasons in the new year.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Lakewood Ranch Deli will be open in the San Marco Plaza on July 29 at 10 a.m.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 18, 2024
New deli and lunch spot coming to Lakewood Ranch

The Lakewood Ranch Deli will open in the San Marco Plaza on July 29.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The conceptual design of the new Sarasota Orchestra Music Center by Rawn Associates.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 2, 2025
Sarasota Orchestra reveals conceptual plan for new music center

The concept of the Sarasota Orchestra's new music center features three distinct spaces surrounding a central courtyard.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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