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By Liz Ramos |
July 16, 2024

New Lakewood Ranch Rotary president focuses on a successful year

River Strand's Lang Wooddy wants to meet members' expectations of having successful events, expanding programs and helping the community.

East County
Neighbors

By Ryan Kohn |
July 31, 2024

Sarasota Olympians make international statement

The games have a long way to go, but this group has already captured America's heart.

Sarasota
Sports

By Observer Staff |
October 9, 2024

FPL customers in Sarasota, Manatee face post-Milton outages

In a note to customers on its website, Florida Power & Light says its crews are in the hardest hit areas. "We ask for your patience as we work around-the-clock to get Florida back to normal."

Sarasota
News

By Ryan Kohn |
July 9, 2024

East County Athlete of the Week: Lucas Despot

The Braden River High quarterback received his first offer from Shorter University on June 25.

East County
Sports

By Lesley Dwyer |
February 13, 2024

Two East County residents join Manatee Planning Commission

Monaca Onstad and Jeffrey Eslinger were appointed to the board on Feb. 1.

East County
News

By Matt Walsh |
July 17, 2024

Can Buchanan be beaten?

Vern Buchanan is 12-0 in elections. But Eddie Speir, another little-known challenger, believes Buchanan’s RINO-ish voting record makes him vulnerable.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Ian Swaby |
June 12, 2024

School uniforms simplified: Children’s World celebrates 60 years in business

The local retailer partners with area schools to provide a physical location for families to shop for school uniforms.

Sarasota
Neighbors

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 Carter Weinhofer |
October 22, 2024

Hurricane Helene storm surge left some Longboat residents with little

While cleaning up after Hurricane Helene’s severe storm surge, residents of Buttonwood Harbour shared experiences about throwing out sentimental belongings, ruined furniture and needing major repairs.

Longboat Key
News

By Petra Rivera |
April 1, 2024

APRIL FOOL: GMD shut down for filming of 'The Fast and the Furious 11'

Director Speedy Murray shares his love for Longboat Key and excitement for the last movie in the series.

April Fools

By Petra Rivera |
October 2, 2024

Yoga classes start at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron

Ksenia Maguire hopes to bring sailors and members of the Squadron relaxation and community after hard working days on Sarasota Bay.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Lauren Tronstad |
March 21, 2023

Longboat looks to wage increases to fill open town roles

The town's main hiring disadvantage is the seasonal traffic congestion faced by employees, which largely live off-island.

Longboat Key
News

By Ryan Kohn |
September 9, 2024

Lakewood Ranch High alum Grant McCray gets his MLB moment

The Mustangs grad has made an impact with the San Francisco Giants.

East County
Sports

By Harry Sayer |
February 20, 2020

Gulf Coast Builders Exchange honors local figures at awards dinner

The annual awards dinner was hosted on Feb. 20 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.

Black Tie

By Ryan Kohn |
January 31, 2024

Secondary contributions key to elite basketball team success

Having top-end talent helps, but the deeper a roster goes, the better its chances of winning playoff games.

Sarasota
Sports

By Carter Weinhofer |
November 2, 2024

St. Regis opens a new wealth of possibilities for Longboat Key

After a decade of twists and turns, the St. Regis Longboat Key introduces a different level of luxury for the island — with a nod to the noted property that preceded it.