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Jane Johnson Hussar, the sponsor of the Little Free Library at Country Club East Park, joins Elizabeth Henderson, the president of the Little Free Library Club of Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 8, 2025
Little library, big mission in Lakewood Ranch

Country Club East Park is the site of another Little Free Library.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Back: Commissioner Penny Gold, Commissioner Gary Coffin, Commissioner B.J. Bishop, Commissioner Debra Williams, Commissioner Sarah Karon. Front: Vice Mayor Mike Haycock, Mayor Ken Schneier
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 3, 2024
Town embarks on planning phase with community organization input

Every year, the town of Longboat Key's budget and strategic planning phases begin with a workshop, where community organizations are given the chance to outline their goals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Glenn Pearson
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2024
Manatee County Commission District 1: Glenn Pearson

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
Aerial view of Gulfside Road in September 2023.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 26, 2024
‘Something big’ needed to fix Longboat's Gulfside Road beach problem

Coastal engineers say a multimillion-dollar interim beach nourishment and protection project is necessary to save the Gulfside Road beach from further erosion.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A classroom at Dreamers Academy, a dual language charter school in Sarasota.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 20, 2025
Sarasota School Board approves charter school contracts, textbooks

The school board approved contracts for three existing charter schools and approved science textbooks for all grades.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Death of Palm Aire couple likely homicide-suicide, investigators say
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 17, 2025
Death of Palm Aire couple likely homicide-suicide, investigators say

A weapon and a note were found in connection with the death of a couple in their late 80s, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • News
Edizahir Rodriguez went 9-3 this season out of the No. 1 singles spot for Booker boys tennis during his first year in the United States.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • April 24, 2025
Booker High senior advances to tennis state championships

Edizahir Rodriguez emigrated from Venezuela to chase his dreams.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Terri Weagant starts in "Spaceman," which runs through Feb. 16 at Urbanite Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 6, 2025
Urbanite's 'Spaceman' is out of this world

Summer Dawn Wallace directs a human story in a science-fiction universe.

  • Arts + Culture
Title IX rules: tyrannical fiat
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 29, 2024
Title IX rules: tyrannical fiat

When Washington bureaucrats shove their views on us by imposing new rules and new laws, blame Congress for giving the unelected wonks so much power.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Dakin Dairy is one of only three dairy farms left in Manatee County. The other two, Cameron Dakin Dairy and Boys Ag, are also owned and operated by Dakins.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 15, 2025
Agriculture, development boundary priorities grow in Manatee

The Manatee County Commission sets priorities for 2025, with preserving agriculture and the Future Development Area Boundary at the top of the list.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota High senior Aaron Clark (left) and junior Oliver Boyle work on defensive rotations during practice.
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • January 28, 2025
Sarasota teams get ready to tip-off in district tournaments

How will Sarasota's teams fare in the boys and girls district tournaments next week?

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Igor Pertile works with the plants.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 28, 2024
Farmer education program gives aspiring growers a head start in the field

UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County has partnered with Mote Aquaculture Research Park to use its facility for the program, which gives farmers hands-on farming and business development experience.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By None |
  • April 10, 2025
Construction rises along Tampa Riverwalk on Pendry Hotel & Residences

A refined expression of the polished comfort and contemporary luxury of the esteemed Montage Hotels & Resorts lineage, Pendry Tampa offers unrivaled amenities and a renowned culture of hospitality, amid one of the nation’s hottest downtowns.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Sponsored Content
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2024
2024 education summer camps in Sarasota, Manatee

Check out the education camps available in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Summer Fun Guide
Supplies are loaded in at one of Sarasota County's four points of distribution.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 9, 2024
Post Hurricane Milton area news and resources

Post Hurricane Milton news and resources

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High senior Evan Bolick committed to Ave Maria University.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 16, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Evan Bolick

The Lakewood Ranch High senior defensive end committed to Ave Maria University on Jan. 14.

  • East County
  • Sports
Delores McKenzie performs her "Belles of Broadway" show for Christ Church of Longboat Key members.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 25, 2025
'Belles of Broadway' delights Longboat audiences

Delores McKenzie belted out tunes from "Hamilton," "Wicked," "Waitress," "Les Misérables" and many more iconic Broadway shows in her newest act.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
“Music, sound and guided imagery are a powerful combination,” says Zooey “Zen” Seraphine.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 22, 2024
5 ways to increase your mental, physical and spiritual health

Five Lakewood Ranch practitioners blend traditional, holistic and modern techniques.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota's Alyssa Luciano, her children, Kennedy, Ava (center) and Alivia, and her husband, Dustin, will be the benefactors of the Esplanade fundraiser to support the nonprofit, Love McKinley. Ava Luciano, who is 10, is in remission from acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 1, 2024
Esplanade women to host fundraiser to support 10-year-old girl with cancer

Proceeds from a benefit cocktail party will support the Sarasota girl through the nonprofit Love McKinley.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lyn Haycock, Mike Haycock, Susan Phillips and Steve Branham celebrate Branham's win at his home on March 11. Branham will take over the at-large seat currently held by Mike Haycock.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 11, 2025
Steve Branham wins race for Longboat Key at-large commission seat

Branham will take over the at-large seat currently held by Mike Haycock. The town's subaqueous loan referendum and two charter amendments passed, as well.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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