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By Vinnie Portell |
June 3, 2025

Lakewood Ranch soccer player selected to 'Jewish Olympics'

Sky Commissar will represent Great Britain at the 2025 Maccabiah Games.

East County
Sports

By Observer Staff |
June 11, 2025

Homeowner hassling construction crew brings law enforcement response

Frustrated over construction activity on Golden Gate Point, a resident flails profanity at workers over parking and other issues. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Observer Staff |
June 17, 2025

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

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Jay Heater |
April 23, 2025

Final chance to see Lipizzan stallions in Myakka City this season

Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions will close the season with a salute to Operation Cowboy.

East County
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
May 6, 2025

Sarasota County emergency agencies earn statewide recognition

Sarasota County Fire Department and EMS earn top-tier status from the Florida Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Recognition Program.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
June 11, 2025

Foundation for Dreams receives $100,000 grant from Bishop-Parker Foundation

The grant will go toward rehabbing one of the cottages at the foundation's new campus near Rye Preserve.

East County
Neighbors

By Youthful Aging Home Care |
February 27, 2025

Discover early signs your loved one may need home health care

If you’re noticing any of these changes in someone you love, Youthful Aging wants to help.

Health

Plymouth Harbor retirement community plans major expansion

The addition of 153 more residences and parking structure will help the 59-year-old Plymouth Harbor retirement community reduce its five-year waiting list and parking shortage.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
May 4, 2025

Hungarian festival connects people of different nationalities

The event, now in its 18th year, features archery, falconry shows, live music and dance, and other offerings.

Sarasota
Neighbors

In Memoriam |
April 8, 2025

Rose Marie “Rosie” Stieber

Rose Marie “Rosie” Stieber, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to all, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, at age 96.

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

By Madison Bierl |
June 11, 2025

Lakewood Ranch Junior Ranchers learn about agriculture through camp

Counselors help the kids learn hands-on lessons about cows, snakes and insects.

East County
Schools

In Memoriam |
March 13, 2025

Gloria Ann Long

Gloria Ann Long, age 80, of Longboat Key, FL passed away on March 1, 2025, peacefully in her sleep.

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

By Eric Snider |
May 16, 2025

LWRMC chief nursing officer leads with empathy-first approach

An empathic and servant leader’s mindset — like the time she covered a shift on Christmas Eve — pushes Lakewood Ranch Medical Center's top-level nurse Judy Young to set up her team and community for success.

East County
Neighbors

By Emma Burke Jolly |
June 7, 2025

Bottoms up on the best bourbon toasts in Sarasota and Manatee counties

Celebrate National Bourbon Day neat, on the rocks or crafted into cocktail magic.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Dana Kampa |
May 14, 2025

The Paradise Center has until August to raise support

With the recent sale of the Tidewell building and subsequent rent increase, the nonprofit has until August to raise funding to relocate.

Longboat Key
News

By Dana Kampa |
May 5, 2025

Teen Court benefits from latest FemCity fashion fundraiser

Artists walked the runway at Marina Jack on Friday evening to help raise funds for offering young offenders a second chance.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Abby Weingarten |
May 15, 2025

New restaurant seeks local following with fresh-first take on casual dining

An Arizona restaurant concept popular with yogis, foodies and lots of health-conscious people in between choose the Lakewood Ranch area to make its Florida debut.