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By Eric Garwood |
January 29, 2026

Sales for Sarasota's Waldorf Astoria Residences get underway

Condos in the 18-story building begin at $2.2 million and range from one to five bedrooms.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
March 7, 2026

Teen Court of Sarasota gives out record scholarship dollar amount

The organization issued $40,000 worth of scholarships to 20 students at its annual dinner March 4.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
March 26, 2026

Art show upcoming this weekend

The Longboat Key Festival of the Arts returns to the Town Center Green this weekend.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
April 4, 2026

Fruitville bowling alley submits plans to redevelop into 4-story townhomes

Plans submitted to the Development Review Committee show replacing the vacant Sarasota Lanes with eight townhome buildings with 46 units.

Sarasota
News

By Jay Heater |
April 2, 2026

Is the Observer's April Fools edition foolish or just plain fun?

The East County Observer gets plenty of reactions from the 2026 April Fools edition.

East County
Opinion

By Dana Kampa |
March 25, 2026

New inclusive sailing program brings big smiles

Spectrum Sailing held its regatta race day March 21 with the Sarasota Youth Sailing, capping an eight-week program of youngsters teaching youngsters.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Eric Garwood |
March 4, 2026

Driver's medical issue likely led to Longboat Key crash, police say

Tuesday's wreck on the north end of the island also knocked out power to a few homes.

Longboat Key
News

By Eric Garwood |
March 18, 2026

Sarasota, Manatee real estate market a mixed bag

Prices are up but not everywhere.

Sarasota
News

By Al Piemonte Lincoln |
February 12, 2026

A Better Way to Buy a Car - Right Here in Our Community

How one leader changed the car-buying experience.

East County
Neighbors

Manatee Technical College to host photography conference

The conference will feature 30 award-winning photographers and the latest photography equipment.

East County
Neighbors

By Jack Nelson |
April 9, 2026

Brothers fundraise in their father's memory

Chase and Drew Smith held their third annual track and field fundraiser for pediatric cancer research.

Sarasota
Sports

By Lesley Dwyer |
March 2, 2026

Lakewood Ranch church wraps up $7.7 million expansion

Cornerstone Church of Lakewood Ranch now worships in an artful 10,000-square-foot sanctuary.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
January 27, 2026

Longtime local legislator announces retirement from Congress

Vern Buchanan, who represents Florida's 16th District in the U.S. House of Representatives, has announced his retirement following 20 years in Washington.

Sarasota
News

By Jack Nelson |
March 17, 2026

East County Athlete of the Week: Ava DiPasquale

The 14-year-old from Mill Creek won big at the Florida Age Group Swimming state championships.

East County
Sports

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
April 8, 2026

Sarasota Opera fetes Opera House on its centennial

The Opera plans an epic celebration for the Med-Rev masterpiece's 100th anniversary.

Arts + Culture

By Ian Swaby |
March 26, 2026

Local artist makes larger-than-life versions of nostalgic objects

After a career in construction, Joel Benham, known as "GWAK," decided to make a living full-time with his detailed, large-scale re-creations of familiar products.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Jack Nelson |
March 23, 2026

East County Athlete of the Week: Jenna Jahn

As a freshman at Lakewood Ranch High, she broke the program record for the 400-meter hurdles.

East County
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
March 9, 2026

Retirement center zoning change will allow business model shift

The Sarasota City Commission was divided in its approval to rezone Alderman Oaks Retirement Center, allowing a shift from assisted to independent living.