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By Carter Weinhofer |
March 11, 2025

Longboat Key voters cast their ballots for March 2025 election

The first contested commission ballot since 2018, plus three other ballot measures, drew a small but steady crowd at the island’s two polling locations.

Longboat Key
News

By Ryan Kohn |
August 20, 2024

East County Athlete of the Week: Phoenix Scanlan

The Lakewood Ranch High sophomore girls golfer wants to get the Mustangs back to the state tournament.

East County
Sports

By Emily Leinfuss |
November 18, 2024

Village Idiots continue their mission to make roadways safer for cyclists

In a place with plenty of clubs and groups, the Village Idiots Cycling Club of Lakewood Ranch stands out, both in longevity — 15 years — and its core mission of bringing people together through a common passion.

East County
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
October 25, 2024

Commissioners wary of assessment for post-hurricane canal upkeep

Longboat Key commissioners now want to tread lightly about imposing additional tax assessments for the canal maintenance program during the town’s hurricane recovery.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
February 19, 2025

Sarasota County names new human resources chief

Mike McNichols will join the county in advance of the April retirement of Chris Louria.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
February 3, 2025

NocheUnidos welcomes bomba group, Mardi Gras Indians to The Ringling

The event, celebrating Hispanic heritage and supporting UnidosNow, welcomed the groups Bomba Yemayá and The 79rs Gang from New Orleans to the Ringling Museum courtyard.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Matt Walsh |
February 5, 2025

Moratorium madness

‘Overdevelopment’ is not the problem in Manatee, and a moratorium is certainly not the answer.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
May 20, 2025

Miami men charged in 2023 Sarasota burglary, fatal traffic collision

The April 2023 crash killed a motorcyclist from Sarasota.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
June 18, 2025

Irate man strips down in the middle of the street

After being asked to move along, a man exposed himself in the middle of the road while shouting at everyone in the area. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Carter Weinhofer |
January 2, 2024

10 Longboat Key projects to watch in 2024

Islandwide transit, a vacant commission seat and beach erosion are just a few of the issues on tap for Longboat in 2024.

Longboat Key
News

By Dana Kampa |
February 11, 2025

Historian to illustrate legacy of musician Paul Simon

The works of an American folk singer/songwriter are set to come to life on Sunday with a lecture and live music.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
April 14, 2025

'Mistura' and 'The Librarians' win top jury prizes at Sarasota Film Festival

Audience awards go to "Being Maria" for best narrative and "The Light They Cast" for best documentary.

Arts + Culture

By Lesley Dwyer |
April 9, 2025

Taxpayer fund doles out millions to Manatee County nonprofits

Each year, members of the Children's Services Advisory Board pour over grant applications to divvy up about $14 million.

East County
News

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 Carter Weinhofer |
May 12, 2025

What to keep in mind as hurricane season approaches

Longboat Key’s Fire Chief and Emergency Manager Chief Dezzi recently shared insights and best practices to help the community prepare for the season that starts June 1.

Longboat Key
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 Vinnie Portell |
May 6, 2025

East County Athlete of the Week: Liam St. John

Lakewood Ranch sophomore sets the school record for longest javelin throw at regional meet.

East County
Sports

By Eric Garwood |
July 15, 2025

Unwelcome couple sent packing from fishing

A pair of non-residents were asked by a board member to leave the premises of a bayfront community. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Andrew Warfield |
October 7, 2024

Troubles pile up as St. Armands digs out from under

The city of Sarasota responds to merchants' removal pleas as decaying debris piles remained on Friday while they attempt to recover from Hurricane Helene.

Sarasota
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
February 12, 2025

The Sarasota Opera falls for Figaro

The clever servant is a pivotal player in two productions for its 2025 winter festival.

Arts + Culture

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