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  • By World Class Dentistry |
  • March 26, 2026
Change the Story of Your Smile with Dr. Jill Morris of World Class Dentistry

For many people, an aging smile tells an unwelcome story of worn-down teeth, mismatched crowns from years of piecemeal dentistry, yellowing enamel, and bites that no longer align properly.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2026
2026 sports summer camps in Sarasota, Manatee

Check out the sports camps available in Sarasota and Manatee counties this summer.

  • Summer Fun Guide
Allegiant surpassed 1 million passengers served at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport in 2025, setting a new mark for the airline at nearly one-fourth of the total 4.5 million among all 11 carriers.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 12, 2026
Airport cites incentives, lower costs to airlines as key to explosive growth

The cost of doing business for airlines is significantly lower at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport than others in the region, a key contributor to its rapid growth.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mickey Cohen is the leading scorer for Lakewood Ranch High boys lacrosse this season. He surpassed 100 career goals as a junior in 2025.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • March 30, 2026
East County Athlete of the Week: Mickey Cohen

The senior has been on a scoring tear for Lakewood Ranch High boys lacrosse.

  • East County
  • Sports
The town of Longboat Key wants to expand the sidewalks on the east side of Gulf of Mexico Drive to 12 feet wide. Right now, the width of the sidewalk varies from six to eight feet wide.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • March 11, 2026
Town eyes feasibility study for 12-foot path along Gulf of Mexico Drive

The process is very early on, but Longboat Key staff have begun discussions with FDOT about what it would take to expand the existing sidewalk into a 12-foot multiuse trail.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Navigator Gary Yeager balances the cart as driver Kami Landy goes into a turn during the Combined Driving at TerraNova marathon event Jan. 24.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 25, 2026
World champ among competitors at TerraNova's Combined Driving event

A field of 111 competitors came to Myakka in an event expected to grow in prestige.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
County Administrator Charlie Bishop is typically seated at the dais with commissioners during meetings, but he was absent during the discussion about his contract April 7.
  • 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 7, 2026
Top stories to watch in Longboat Key in 2026

A new mayor, a new bridge and the start of a new library are all things to look out for in the new year on the barrier island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Roland Nyarfadi, 7, finds an egg.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 28, 2026
Kids make a splash for Easter egg hunt at Arlington Park & Aquatic Complex

The Aqua Egg Hunt provided a refreshing twist on a typical Easter egg hunt.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
St. Regis at Longboat Key is a gulf-facing resort and condo development on the barrier island of Longboat Key. The Unicorp-developed property opened in 2024 at the former site of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • April 4, 2026
St. Regis on track to receive permanent certificate of occupancy, eyes tennis courts

As the resort nears the finish line on flood-proofing requirements, new improvements and a permanent CO could come next.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
While construction abounds around The Marketplace at Heritage Harbour, Portillo's is not among the businesses preparing to move into the shopping center.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 25, 2026
Chicago hot dog eatery reverses course on Manatee County location

Portillo's is no longer planning to open a restaurant in The Marketplace at Heritage Harbour.

  • East County
  • News
Brian Taylor, who works as executive vice president for Perform[cb], has been working from CoworkLWR since 2021 in order to have a separation between work and home life. He enjoys the opportunities to network with fellow remote workers at the new location.
  • 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
Manatee County commissioners unanimously approve the purchase of 9000 Town Center Parkway May 6.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 1, 2026
DOGE questions Manatee County's capital expenditures, additional staff

The purchase of an administration building in Lakewood Ranch and the expanded Information Outreach department were cited as examples of excessive spending.

  • East County
  • News
Scott Osborne is president of Through Women's Eyes, which is presenting the 27th annual Reel Equals Film Festival.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • March 3, 2026
Motherhood gets a starring role at the 2026 Reel Equals Film Festival

The fest was previously known as Through Women's Eyes.

  • Arts + Culture
Man makes false battery claim to end an argument
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 11, 2026
Man makes false battery claim to end an argument

Police were called to an alleged battery only to learn a man called 911 to get his ex-girlfriend to leave him alone. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The town of Longboat Key will soon mail out envelopes with a QR code and unique access code to fill out an online survey to guide the town’s priorities.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • January 12, 2026
Town surveys will hit mailboxes soon

The town of Longboat Key is surveying residents and business owners on a variety of topics to guide the town's priorities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Concession Golf Club is hosting the Senior PGA Championship April 16-19.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 6, 2026
Sarasota OKs $1.5 million for golf tournament tourism promotion

Visit Sarasota County has been allocated $1.5 million for tourism promotion during the PGA Senior Championship tournament April 16-19 at The Concession.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home at 749 Freeling Drive was built in 1997 and has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 6,827 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 16, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for March 30 to April 3 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Hansen home on Quail Drive tops the week’s sales at $5.3 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Legislature tackles housing affordability again
  • By Adrian Moore, Christina Mojica, Eliza Terziev |
  • February 4, 2026
Legislature tackles housing affordability again

With the introduction of two bills, the state attempts to address underlying issues that increase the costs of developing new homes.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Dementia affects more than 6 million Americans.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 16, 2026
Manatee County partners with nonprofit to help residents with dementia

DementiAbility, which will provide the funding to run the nonprofit, will be given space in a county-owned building.

  • East County
  • News
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