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By Ryan Kohn |
September 12, 2024

Families grow with Lakewood Ranch: The Rhodes

Jimmy and Karisa Rhode moved to the area from snowy Minnesota and never looked back.

East County
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
July 17, 2024

Biologists slowly ridding the Braden River of tape grass

Students study the invasive species that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has been working to eradicate from the Braden River.

East County
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
December 20, 2023

Firefighters share 20-year fire service journey leading to Longboat

Longboat Key Fire Rescue assistant chiefs Jentzen Barton and Martin Szalbirak served in multiple fire departments together and now find themselves taking a new step on the Key.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
January 1, 2025

What's ahead for Longboat Key projects in 2025

Looking at the year to come, here are a few projects or topics that will likely move along.

Longboat Key
News

By Ryan Kohn |
September 26, 2024

Sarasota Christian football shows development in loss to ODA

In their first season of 11-on-11 football, the Blazers took a defending SSAA champion to its limit.

Sarasota
Sports

By Carter Weinhofer |
January 7, 2025

Town manager 'confident' about upcoming transition with Longboat PD

Following the departure of Chief of Police George Turner, Town Manager Howard Tipton said the town will stick with the interim chief until setting priorities for the new chief.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
November 1, 2024

AMC 12 at Sarasota Square Mall closes permanently

The theater was one of three businesses planned to survive redevelopment of the largely vacant mall.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
April 10, 2024

Men told to stop 'jumpscaring' downtown pedestrians

Leaping from the shadows in the darkness of night, two men tell police they were only frightening passersby for fun. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Carter Weinhofer |
November 13, 2024

Safety concerns prompt eagle nest removal debate in Longboat neighborhood

The bald eagle nest in the tree on Buttonwood Drive may now pose a threat to a homeowner's property because of hurricane damage.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
April 18, 2024

City OKs purchase of parcels to build downtown workforce housing

The proposed apartment complex would consist of two 10-story buildings with rents priced for the labor force.

Sarasota
News

By Liz Ramos |
May 20, 2024

Sammy's Run to hit the streets for a final time in Lakewood Ranch

The race is in its eighth year raising awareness about Phelan-McDermid Syndrome while raising money for a wheelchair bicycle.

East County
Neighbors

By Ryan Kohn |
April 20, 2024

Leaderboard takes shape heading into final day of LECOM Suncoast Classic

Patrick Cover leads at 18 under par, and a Lakewood Ranch High alumnus is in the top 10.

East County
Sports

By Petra Rivera |
December 9, 2024

Longboat Harbour put new twists on its annual Lighting of the Docks

Holiday cheer spread across the docks at Longboat Harbour Condominiums with friendly competition, festive decorations and many Florida-themed Santas.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
October 31, 2024

Seniors get into costume at Halloween Boo Bash

The Halloween Boo Bash at Senior Friendship Centers showed there are no age limits when it comes to enjoying Halloween.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
June 4, 2024

Woman calls for police assistance to back out of parking spot

A resident called the Longboat Key Police Department to help her back a pickup truck out of a parking spot. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Lesley Dwyer |
August 17, 2024

Dogs let loose during luau at University Town Center in Sarasota

The monthly event at University Town Center's The Green benefits Nate's Honor Animal Rescue.

East County
Neighbors

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
January 13, 2025

Cynthia Sayer brings her hot banjo show to Sarasota

A recent winner of the Steve Martin Banjo Prize, Cynthia Sayer got her start by performing in a nursing home.

Arts + Culture

By Petra Rivera |
December 8, 2024

St. Armands Circle hosts annual holiday tree lighting

Santa Claus counted down locals and visitors to light the 60-foot Christmas tree in honor of the end of hurricane season and the start to the holidays.