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By Ryan Kohn |
June 29, 2024

Lakewood Ranch junior golfer heads to US Kids World Championship

Graham Gapin won the Boys 10 division of the 2024 Southeast Florida State Invitational on June 8-9.

East County
Sports

By Ryan Kohn |
May 23, 2024

Sarasota pickleball player drafted by National Pickleball League

Kristi Dorman, 55, plays on professional tour for the Indianapolis Drivers.

Sarasota
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
January 9, 2025

Barbara Ford-Coates recalls a career of fun in Sarasota tax office

Losing her husband and her first election over a span of two months, long-time Sarasota County Tax Collector Barbara Ford-Coates looks toward "the next celebration around the corner."

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
December 11, 2024

New Tempo Hotel by Hilton planned for Fruitville Road

A 10-story, 125-room Tempo Hotel by Hilton is proposed to replace a row of one-story merchant spaces, providing multiple adjustments are granted.

Sarasota
News

By Jay Heater |
May 31, 2023

Co-founder of Senior Transport Services dies

The death of Lakewood Ranch's Don Deibert has left the nonprofit in dire need of volunteer drivers.

East County
News

By Ian Swaby |
October 12, 2024

Longboaters find optimistic situation as they return home

Structures on the island remained intact, while the significant flooding of Hurricane Helene did not reoccur.

Longboat Key
News

By Dylan Campbell |
December 18, 2024

Cardinal Mooney girls basketball have unfinished business

The girls basketball team looks to get over the hump after finishing second in the class 3A state tournament four years in a row.

Sarasota
Sports

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
January 22, 2025

It's topsy-turvy time as two Gilbert and Sullivan shows come to town

The Victorian operettas continue to delight audiences 150 years after their creation.

Arts + Culture

By Andrew Warfield |
October 5, 2023

Vacation rental ordinance set to go citywide

Although not unanimous, Sarasota city commissioners approved expanding regulation of short-term rentals to the mainland.

Sarasota
News

By Petra Rivera |
November 24, 2024

Lord’s Warehouse works to reopen next year after Hurricane Helene

After losing 75% of its merchandise, the Lord's Warehouse at the Longboat Island Chapel asks for donations and volunteers to reopen by February.

Longboat Key
Business

By Vinnie Portell |
February 19, 2025

Lakewood Ranch resident starts veteran benefit golf classic

Phil Orapallo wants other veterans to avoid the struggles he faced after serving.

East County
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
February 19, 2025

Shorebird stewards ready for start of breeding season in Florida

Nesting shorebirds frequent Longboat and Lido Key beaches in the spring and summer months, with the season officially starting on Feb. 15.

Longboat Key
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
October 31, 2023

Manatee County promotes safe transportation for Mobility Week

A special event at McNeal Elementary School presented information on various transportation topics.

East County
News

By Ian Swaby |
January 18, 2024

Meet the 'invisible' team cleaning Sarasota's sidewalks and statues

Gorilla Kleen staff describe the thankless task of cleaning landmark locations while the city sleeps.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
August 29, 2024

Sarasota County Commission District 3: Shari Kay Thornton

Meet the candidate.

Elections

By Petra Rivera |
December 9, 2024

Where to worship on Longboat Key for the holidays

The Interfaith Ministerium of St. Armands and Longboat Keys host services for all Longboaters to celebrate the holidays.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
January 1, 2024

Coffee shop owners look to expand their Longboat Key business

Chris Carter, Justina Carter and Lorenzo Condensa spend most days at their coffee shop, Sips. A year of success has allowed them consider a new business venture.