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By Dylan Campbell |
January 21, 2025

East County Athlete of the Week: Francesca Bisordi

The Lakewood Ranch sophomore wrestler is thriving in her second year in the sport.

East County
Sports

By Ian Swaby |
February 18, 2025

Sarasota Ski-A-Rees host first show since hurricanes

Although waters were rough, the waterskiing nonprofit still braved the conditions to offer its first performance since hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Liz Ramos |
July 10, 2024

Observer editor spends a day exploring the Lakewood Ranch Library

The new facility offers opportunities for people of all ages to gather and participate in a variety of activities.

East County
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
October 30, 2024

Nathan Benderson Park rebounds after Hurricane Milton damage

The park's wave attenuator took the biggest hit this hurricane season, but all events are full-speed ahead.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
December 11, 2024

Man breaks TV then calls police on his live-in girlfriend

Upset his partner was cleaning while he watched football, a man shatters his TV and blames her for making him do it. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Marty Fugate |
January 6, 2025

Urbanite's 'Spaceman' is out of this world

Summer Dawn Wallace directs a human story in a science-fiction universe.

Arts + Culture

By Vinnie Portell |
March 13, 2025

Cardinal Mooney softball ready to return to championship ways

The Cougars have built back from a six-year absence with help from two former players.

Sarasota
Sports

By Lesley Dwyer |
January 29, 2025

Braden River High band boosters do more than fundraise

The high school's band director says the parent-led nonprofit is "crucial" to the program's success.

East County
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
May 9, 2025

East County WWII veteran knighted into the Legion of Honor

The honor is only awarded to United States veterans who fought on French soil.

East County
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
January 7, 2025

Town manager 'confident' about upcoming transition with Longboat PD

Following the departure of Chief of Police George Turner, Town Manager Howard Tipton said the town will stick with the interim chief until setting priorities for the new chief.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
May 13, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for May 15-21

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Adam Hughes |
May 14, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for April 28-May 2 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Bird Key home on Mourning Dove Drive tops the week’s sales at $4 million.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Lesley Dwyer |
July 17, 2024

Biologists slowly ridding the Braden River of tape grass

Students study the invasive species that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has been working to eradicate from the Braden River.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
March 18, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 20-26

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Petra Rivera |
October 21, 2024

Lazy Lobster celebrates 15 years on Longboat Key

Despite two hurricanes, The Lazy Lobster opens its doors hoping to bring comfort to Longboaters as it celebrates a milestone on the island.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
July 26, 2024

FPL raises some transformers to prevent storm-related outages

Some transformers that failed in Hurricane Idalia will now be on concrete pads. The project as a whole remains on track to wrap up later this year.

Longboat Key
News

By Elizabeth King |
February 18, 2025

Big projects to keep an eye on in Parrish

With bulldozers and (lots of) building permits in tow, a pair of communities a short car ride away from Lakewood Ranch are in boom mode. "Coming soon" signs dot the landscape.