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By Madison Bierl |
March 25, 2025

Braden River High junior wins Black History Month essay contest

Aaron Gordon, who loves music, picked Ray Charles as his subject for the essay.

East County
Schools

By Liz Ramos |
November 6, 2024

Manatee River Artists Guild's donations bring students new opportunities

Haile Middle School students visit museums and Freedom Elementary students explore new artistic mediums.

East County
Schools

By Observer Staff |
March 1, 2025

Barancik Foundation gives $8 million in grants

The latest round of Barancik Foundation grants includes nearly $1 million to Selby Gardens to relocate and care for rare plants during Phase 2 Master Plan construction.

Sarasota
News

By Adam Hughes |
April 9, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for March 24-28 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Lido Beach home on McKinley Drive tops the week’s sales at $4.83 million.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Michael Harris |
December 25, 2024

Despite 3 hurricanes, 2024 left Longboat Key smiling

In 2024, we saved lives of turtles and birds and released them back into nature; we danced on St. Patty's Day and renewed love on Valentine's; and we found wonderful goodies, tastes and drinks only Longboat can dish out.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
January 1, 2025

East County women's club aims to make a difference

The Palm Aire Women's Club raises money for charity and scholarships.

East County
Neighbors

By Petra Rivera |
February 7, 2024

Trash to Treasure sale is a deal haven for Longboaters

The annual rummage sale is Feb. 16-17 at the Gulfshore of Longboat Key mobile home park.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Vinnie Portell |
March 26, 2025

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Braedon Mackay

Mackay was named MVP of the Prospect Wire Spring Break Classic.

Sarasota
Sports

By Carter Weinhofer |
September 3, 2024

New firefighter joins ranks of Longboat Key Fire Rescue

Aaron Maness spent about four years as a firefighter in Tennessee before relocating to the area with his family.

Longboat Key
News

By Eric Snider |
January 28, 2025

Local groups pull together to pull off big-time benefit concert

Rock concerts, especially ones produced on short notice, can be rife with challenges and obstacles. This one, to raise money for local hospitality workers battered by storms, came together nicely.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Petra Rivera |
July 15, 2024

Longboat Key Garden Club sends 16 students to Mote camp

The club funded its most Mote summer camp scholarships ever for children who live on Longboat or whose parents work on Longboat.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Petra Rivera |
August 27, 2024

Longboat tennis player reminisces on his career

Ron Tirapelli shares about his long tennis career and his secrets to winning.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
February 20, 2025

Ringling Bridge lighting schemes restricted by FDOT

New policy specifies all state-owned facilities, including the Ringling Bridge, will be illuminated only for government holidays. Red, white and blue will be default colors.