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By Vinnie Portell |
April 30, 2025

DME Academy takes soccer seriously

The Sarasota soccer club takes trips abroad and plans for a soccer school.

Sarasota
Sports

By Eric Snider |
May 15, 2025

At Dakin Dairy Farms, four brothers tend to cows, kin and a vanishing way of life

Got milk? Dakin Dairy does. And here’s what it takes to get it from the cows to the shelf.

East County
Neighbors

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
April 16, 2025

Teen director makes her debut with 'My Guardian Angel'

Booker High student Nya Chambless pays tribute to a childhood friend with her Sarasota Film Festival premiere film.

Arts + Culture

By Matt Walsh |
May 7, 2025

LBK survey: What about $?

It's no surprise Longboat Key residents expressed high satisfaction in the town survey. That's great. But maybe they also should be asked about their taxes.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Jay Heater |
April 2, 2025

Blue Butterfly manager provides a lifetime of hugs to children who are grieving

Danielle Wondrak, whose dad died when she was 10, said it is her calling to help grieving children.

East County
Opinion

By Madison Bierl |
April 20, 2025

Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch raises funds for charity through Spring Fling

The proceeds will be split between the Primrose Children's Foundation and Mothers Helping Mothers.

East County
Neighbors

By Vinnie Portell |
April 29, 2025

LRHS golfer wins in American Junior Golf Association debut

Emily Storm is breaking through in her golf game at the right time.

East County
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
April 25, 2025

Sarasota County faces deficit in baseball stadium fund by 2027

Projected to spend all of its fund balance on maintenance of its two spring training stadiums, Sarasota County is working on a plan to replenish its reserves.

Sarasota
News

By Vinnie Portell |
March 26, 2025

9-year-old Lakewood Ranch golfer to compete at Augusta

Joey Wolf has qualified for the national finals of the Drive, Chip and Putt competition.

East County
Sports

In Memoriam |
February 19, 2025

Roger Brown

Roger Brown, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2025, at the age of 88.

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

By Ian Swaby |
April 17, 2025

Community members laugh together at laughter yoga event

The Florida Day of Laughter was held the weekend of April 5, spanning the Hyatt Place Sarasota Airport and the John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
April 15, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for April 17-23

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Madison Bierl |
April 26, 2025

Lakewood Ranch High senior ready to begin career at US Naval Academy

Vicente Rivera says he loves structure so a military academy is a great fit.

East County
Schools

By Matt Walsh |
May 8, 2025

There’s no need for search

The idea of enduring the City Commission's search for a city manager could make you cringe. So why do it when the best and right candidate is already here?

Sarasota
Opinion

By Andrew Warfield |
January 15, 2025

Day docks near final approval for Sarasota's Centennial Park

The Bay Park Conservancy must now appear before the City Commission for approval of waivers to build 18 slips on a floating dock in the canal at Centennial Park.