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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 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 |
September 27, 2023

Brazilian jiu-jitsu event promotes anti-bullying initiative

Thadeu Vieira's event, held at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex, saw more than 300 competitors.

Sarasota
Sports

By Lesley Dwyer |
January 12, 2024

Hundreds attend Lakewood Ranch Library grand opening

The Lakewood Ranch Library opened Jan. 12 with a huge celebration.

East County
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 Liz Ramos |
June 19, 2024

Heritage Bee Farm in Myakka City keeps buzzing along

The family-owned bee farm educates people on beekeeping and breeds queen bees.

East County
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
January 10, 2024

Flooding concerns rise amid intensifying impacts of rainstorms

Longboat Key residents and town officials say flood mitigation projects should be at the forefront as flooding issues grow.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
September 18, 2024

Woman comes home to find surprise roofing job

Roofers were removing shingles from the wrong home as a language barrier prompts the woman to call law enforcement. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Marty Fugate |
December 4, 2024

Asolo Rep's 'All is Calm' brings hope for the holidays

A cappella production "All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914" sounds a musical call to lay down arms.

Arts + Culture

By Lesley Dwyer |
June 4, 2024

Inner Compass Brewing Co. opens in Lakewood Ranch

The brewery features 30 craft beers on tap, and all are brewed in Florida.

East County
Neighbors

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
April 2, 2024

Remembering the 'First Lady' of the Florida Highwaymen

Wanda Renee Mills is dedicated to preserving the legacy of her mother, Mary Ann Carroll.

Arts + Culture

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 Andrew Warfield |
May 27, 2023

Fee hike proposed on downtown restaurants with sidewalk seating

The Downtown Improvement District board asks the city to add a fee of $3 per square foot for additional sidewalk cleaning.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
April 1, 2024

APRIL FOOL: Former Mote aquarium to become interactive seafood restaurant

The restaurant, “Fresh Catch,” will allow guests to do just that: catch their own seafood for meals.

April Fools

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.