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Mitchell Meissner lines up his putt on the third green of the Commander Course at Lakewood National Golf Club. He carded six under par in the second round, pulling into a 10-way tie for 10th place.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • April 3, 2026
Front runner emerges on second day of 2026 LECOM Suncoast Classic

Ian Gilligan stormed ahead of the pack with a four-stroke lead for first place.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
  • January 28, 2026
Experience The Magic Of St. Armands Circle

Learn more about St. Armands Circle, from upcoming events and seasonal celebrations to special happenings.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Casey Gonzmart Jr. explains a PowerPoint slide to the club.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 3, 2026
Fifth-generation Columbia owner discusses restaurant's endurance

The Rotary Club of Sarasota, which just celebrated its 100th anniversary, learned about the roots of the centenarian restaurant business.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Edward Lyon, Excel Empire's chief tax planner and the 'funniest tax guy in America,' shares tips with residents as they gear up for tax season at a March 10 workshop at Lido Beach Resort.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 18, 2026
America's 'Funniest Tax Guy' offers tips to Longboaters

Ahead of the approaching tax season, finance expert Edward Lyon held a workshop with book co-author Michael Jaspan.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rotary Club of Longboat Key President Terri Driver presents awards to members Ellen Greenberger, Carol Erker and Belinda Bauer for not only contributing their hours, but also offering financial support to the Rotary's mission over the years. Driver presented the awards at their Jan. 6 meeting, which featured guest speaker Charlie Mopps from Public Works.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • January 13, 2026
Public Works looks to past and future of storm management

Longboat Key Public Works Director Charlie Mopps appeared as the Rotary Club's latest guest speaker, giving insights into how the department operates.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Hall of fame coach Urban Meyer gets back to work in his new community
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 2, 2026
Hall of fame coach Urban Meyer gets back to work in his new community

College football coaching star Urban Meyer has traded the gridiron for the Gulf. His waterfront life is busy, yet with lots of time for boating, fishing and even golf with some powerful people.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Hank Lebioda shot 17 under par to finish third at the 2025 LECOM Suncoast Classic.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • March 25, 2026
LECOM Suncoast Classic found an above-par home in Lakewood Ranch

Since the tournament's debut in 2019, it has been a staple of the community calendar.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cooper Jones is one of seven freshmen additions for Braden River this season. The third baseman/catcher leads the team in RBIs and ranks second in batting average, as of March 10.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • March 18, 2026
Freshmen talent takes center stage for Braden River High's softball team

The Pirates were off to a fast start with seven freshmen having an immediate impact.

  • East County
  • Sports
Thundercloud Ranch is one of two conservation easements Manatee County purchased Jan. 27.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 4, 2026
Manatee County purchases two easements, conserves nearly 1,500 acres

Conservation easements will protect two Manatee County ranches from future development.

  • East County
  • News
A test building in San Diego demonstrates the see-through technology. Sarasota’s proposal would be nearly seven times higher and covered in video panels.
  • 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
The 2026 Longboat coconut heist
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • April 21, 2026
The 2026 Longboat coconut heist

Men hopped a fence, stole coconuts and made a clean getaway. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Samantha Varnam, Jamie Marco and James LaLonde show off some sleepy kittens.
  • By Janet Combs |
  • March 16, 2026
Humane Society of Sarasota puts on pawsh event with Paw Royale

The annual luncheon fundraiser featured fun touches themed around the hit Apple TV show, with its own Sarasota style, all to help Sarasota County animals looking for homes.

  • Black Tie
APRIL FOOL: 'Schools of Dope' campus envisioned in Sarasota
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 1, 2026
APRIL FOOL: 'Schools of Dope' campus envisioned in Sarasota

High schoolers sought to begin training in a new, state-run industry.

  • April Fools
The home at 5910 Gulf of Mexico Drive sold for $4.9 million. Built in 2023, it has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,272 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 6, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for April 20-24 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Longboat Key home on Gulf of Mexico Drive tops the week’s sales at $4.9 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
John Atanassov and Joel King, co-owners of Blu Kouzina, are eager to serve and get to know new customers at their new location at University Town Center.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • April 6, 2026
Blu Kouzina adds its Greek flavor at University Town Center

With a focus on fresh ingredients and making customers feel at home, Blu Kouzina hopes to win over East County patrons.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
For Longboaters, commuting to the north is about to be an either-oar situation.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • April 1, 2026
APRIL FOOL: Instead of 'no build' option, state pursues 'no bridge' option

The Longboat Pass Bridge will be demolished, but there won't be a new one erected in its place.

  • April Fools
Manatee County Commission Chair Tal Siddique speaks with community group Longboat North at Longboat Island Chapel Thursday, March 19.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • March 31, 2026
Some north-end community center details emerge, others remain unknown

Manatee County will invest hundreds of thousands, Longboat Island Chapel will provide space, and The Paradise Center will provide programming. Other details are less clear.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Savanna at Lakewood Ranch's John Calovich is running for the District 6 at-large seat on the Manatee County Commission.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 18, 2026
Lakewood Ranch resident enters competitive District 6 election

John Calovich will have to win the primary first because there are four other Republicans in the race.

  • East County
  • News
Zach Johnson hits a sand shot during the Senior PGA Championship, which last week, became the first senior major golf tournament contested in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • April 23, 2026
Pro golf has disappeared from Sarasota

Despite the PGA's strong presence in Lakewood Ranch, this area hasn't hosted a tournament since 2017.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
District 5 representative Ron Cutsinger will be the 2026 chairman of the Sarasota County Commission.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • December 19, 2025
Sarasota County commissioners pick chair, vice chair

Ron Cutsinger will serve as chair of the Sarasota County Commission in 2026 and Mark Smith will serve as vice chair.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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