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By Eric Snider |
May 16, 2024

Already making a mark in her community, this teen is ready for liftoff

Self-motivated Lakewood Ranch high school senior Amy Kwakye-Amoah wraps up the high school phase of her life with a big award. She has no plans to coast into college.

East County
Neighbors

By Liz Ramos |
October 4, 2023

Lakewood Ranch nonprofit works to build housing for foster youth

Harbor58 plans to build six villas to provide temporary housing for individuals aging out of foster care.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
May 20, 2024

Sarasota County breaks ground on development services building

The county's campus in the Fruitville Commons area continues its growth with the start of One Stop Shop for development services.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
May 21, 2024

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for May 23-29

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Lesley Dwyer |
July 7, 2024

Drone adds another layer to emergency services in Manatee County

Archer First Response Systems launched a pilot program at the EMS station in Lakewood Ranch.

East County
News

By Mirabai Holland |
June 16, 2024

An ounce of prehab is worth a pound of rehab

Healthy lifestyle choices can help prevent injuries and preserve mobility.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
February 23, 2024

The best things to do this spring in Lakewood Ranch

The don’t-miss events during March, April and May 2024 in and around Lakewood Ranch.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Emily Walsh |
August 29, 2023

Idalia cannot be ignored

For native Floridians, it’s easy to get jaded and to brush off another hurricane as "no big deal." But coming off last year’s devastating Hurricane Ian, it’s no time to be complacent.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Liz Ramos |
July 25, 2024

Cypress Springs Gracious Retirement Living hosts health fair

Residents earned prizes while learning about health services they could receive.

East County
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
August 4, 2024

Tropical weather floods roads in Sarasota, Manatee counties

Sarasota County urges residents to stay off roads and remain inside due to Hurricane Debby.

Sarasota
News

By Matt Walsh |
November 13, 2024

A red tsunami in Florida

“The incentive that impels man to act is uneasiness.” It was abundantly clear Floridians were uneasy about the past four years.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Carter Weinhofer |
April 26, 2024

Two pickleball groups go head-to-head in first Island Challenge

Players from Bayfront Park and the Longboat Key Club faced off in the first Island Challenge, which both groups hope to continue annually.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
July 11, 2024

Kreissle Forge is a time capsule of a disappearing craft

The historic Kreissle blacksmith's forge, located near the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, provided metalwork for many of the community's landmarks and still has more to offer.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
April 23, 2024

Woman calls police to investigate suspicious poo in pool

A Longboat Key officer investigated the feces, which turned out not to be from criminal activity. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Andrew Warfield |
April 25, 2024

City budget season begins with fiscal year 2023 recap

Revenue exceeded expenses by $4 million, but the city of Sarasota's 2025 budget must absorb a $3.4 million hike in pension contribution.

Sarasota
News

By Ryan Kohn |
July 18, 2024

Sports mean more than on-field results to these local athletes

Leadership and self-confidence are skills they will use for the rest of their lives.

East County
Schools

By Carter Weinhofer |
June 19, 2024

Longboat Key to add new town engineer position

Town staff presented preliminary operating revenues expenditures for the fiscal 2025 budget, which included increases in personnel costs due to inflation and new staff members.

Longboat Key
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
June 26, 2024

‘Something big’ needed to fix Longboat's Gulfside Road beach problem

Coastal engineers say a multimillion-dollar interim beach nourishment and protection project is necessary to save the Gulfside Road beach from further erosion.