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By Observer Staff |
March 13, 2026

Registered sex offender arrested on 10 new charges

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrests man released from prison in November.

Sarasota
News

By S.T. Cardinal |
April 12, 2026

Fire Department turns Ford Focus into convertible for training

Longboat Key Fire Rescue brought out the heavy equipment for a training exercise to pull a dummy from the back seat of an overturned vehicle.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
March 7, 2026

Attendees discover the 'wonders of water' at Bay Fest

Now in its third year, the event brought together various conservation organizations to showcase the life found in Sarasota's local waterways.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
April 7, 2026

Lakewood Ranch resident brings government experience to District 6 race

Tara Poulton's resume includes working for DeSoto County, the Southwest Florida Water Management District and Congressman Vern Buchanan.

East County
News

By Jack Nelson |
March 25, 2026

LECOM Suncoast Classic found an above-par home in Lakewood Ranch

Since the tournament's debut in 2019, it has been a staple of the community calendar.

East County
Sports

By Janet Combs |
January 2, 2026

Pineapple Drop ushers out a 'perfect square year'

Sarasota's 26th annual New Year's Eve celebration drew about 40,000 downtown to welcome in 2026 with its time-honored tradition.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By S.T. Cardinal |
March 14, 2026

Island firefighters raise $3,600 for muscular dystrophy

Longboat Key firefighters “filled the boot” through a fundraising effort for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Longboat Key
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
April 12, 2026

Manatee County Administrator Charlie Bishop's contract up for renewal

Commissioners reviewed Bishop's contract but opted to make changes before renewing it.

East County
News

By S.T. Cardinal |
January 19, 2026

Unkempt lots a town concern in Longboat

Weeds, overgrown grass and litter have attracted the attention of residents and town staff.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
February 18, 2026

Homebuilder groups team up for apprenticeship school

A collaborative effort is launched to convert a former restaurant space into the Suncoast Apprenticeship Academy to address shortage in trades professionals.

Sarasota
Schools

By Dana Kampa |
March 3, 2026

Longboat writer shares process of co-authoring book on bridging divides

Robert Gary of Longboat Key welcomes discussion on the book he co-authored with Imam Azhar Subedar, titled "I Am the Other."

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
January 8, 2026

More new condos on tap for Ringling Boulevard

City reviewers consider a planned 50-unit residential building as redevelopment continues to march eastward from the downtown core.

Sarasota
News

By S.T. Cardinal |
January 7, 2026

Annual report highlights a year defined by rebuilding

The town of Longboat Key issued 2,183 permits for storm damage repairs in the 2025 fiscal year, according to its 2025 annual report.

Longboat Key
News

By S.T. Cardinal |
March 20, 2026

Longboat Key's Cops, Cars & Coffee rescheduled

The event where residents can show off their cars and meet and greet with officers while having a coffee will now be held in April.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Madison Bierl |
March 3, 2026

CoworkLWR moves to a new, larger Lakewood Ranch location

Keith Pandeloglou's business had spent the past 10 years on Lakewood Main Street.

East County
Business

By Andrew Warfield |
March 10, 2026

Affordable housing project takes center stage for the arts community

One Stop Housing and the Arts & Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County are teaming up on Artscape, an affordable housing development for members of the arts community.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
March 12, 2026

Vacation rental rules expand to downtown neighborhood zone district

When the Sarasota City Commission expanded the city's vacation rental ordinance citywide, it left out the mixed-use district that includes Gillespie Park and Park East.