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By S.T. Cardinal |
February 18, 2026

Police department utilizes grants to expand equipment and capabilities

West Coast Inland Navigation District grant funds have been acquired and spent by the police department, adding a personal watercraft and emergency response trailer to the department's equipment portfolio.

Longboat Key
News

By S.T. Cardinal |
March 23, 2026

Town to host meet and greet with board applicants

Longboat Key has three open positions for boards and committees that have attracted nine applicants.

Longboat Key
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
January 12, 2026

Conservation, parks referendum could return to Manatee County ballot in 2026

Nationwide nonprofit Trust for Public Lands is exploring the county's financial options to make additional land purchases.

East County
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
March 24, 2026

Lifelong East County resident enters Manatee County Commission race

Ed Ference grew up along the Upper Manatee River Road and spent 30 years working for Manatee County.

East County
News

By Eric Garwood |
December 29, 2025

Police issue advisory on New Year's parking, drinking, shooting

Sarasota's signature Pineapple Drop takes place at the height of a 12-hour downtown celebration.

Sarasota
News

By Dana Kampa |
April 6, 2026

Back from pre-COVID hiatus, St. Armands hosts Easter bash

Leaders at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church said they were overjoyed to bring back the community Easter egg hunt for all.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By S.T. Cardinal |
March 24, 2026

Williams picked as mayor, Gold as vice mayor of Longboat Key Town Commission

District 4 Commissioner Debra Williams will serve a one-year term as mayor, replacing Ken Schneier in the position.

Longboat Key
News

By Eric Garwood |
April 2, 2026

Costs connected to roadway landscaping concern county

State budget pays to plant in medians and shoulders of state roads, but only if Sarasota agrees to a forever-maintenance deal.

Sarasota
News

By S.T. Cardinal |
March 3, 2026

Manatees travel to manmade, natural water bodies during cold snaps

Manatees that call Sarasota Bay home head north to Apollo Beach during cold weather, using the warm waters discharged from the TECO Power Plant to keep warm.

Longboat Key
News

By Adam Hughes |
April 7, 2026

Top residential real estate sales for March 23-27 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Clearlake Avenue tops the week's sales at $3.9 million.

East County
Real Estate

By Adam Hughes |
March 31, 2026

Top residential real estate sales for March 16-20 in Lakewood Ranch

A Country Club home on Portmarnock Place tops the week's sales at $4.55 million.

East County
Real Estate

By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
March 24, 2026

Time to Stop into Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar

Your next escape awaits.

Arts + Entertainment
Spotlight Partners

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 Madison Bierl |
February 20, 2026

Sister Cities of Sarasota hosts Lunar New Year celebration

With an estimated 400 attendees, the Sister Cities Association of Sarasota hopes to expand the celebration even more next year.

East County
Neighbors

By Madison Bierl |
February 9, 2026

Braden River High band director named Educator of the Year

At the Excellence in Education Awards on Feb. 4, Clifford Dawson walked across the stage to accept the honor of 2026 Educator of the Year.

East County
Schools

By Jack Nelson |
March 11, 2026

Sarasota Paradise poised to unite soccer community

The professional soccer club plays out of Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch but should loom large in Sarasota County.

Sarasota
Sports

By Eric Garwood |
April 1, 2026

APRIL FOOL: Developer: 'Hard to see' any issues with 32-story Sarasota condo proposal

Project leader known for sports venues brings his 60-years-in-the-making plan to contentious city.

April Fools

By Andrew Warfield |
December 18, 2025

Airport's growth in 2025 sets the stage for 2026 planning

After spending some $200 million on expansion, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport sets its sights on more improvements, including a parking deck and new baggage claim system.