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The Gospel Crusade parcel is located across the river from Christian Retreat.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 16, 2023
Manatee gives green light to buy environmentally significant properties

Two properties along the Manatee River are among three environmentally significant parcels that ELMAC is attempting to purchase for the county with funding from the Parks Projects Referendum.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 31, 2018
Don’t vote on this yet

Longboat’s commission will begin talks on changes to the town code. They’re too wedded to the status quo and don’t go far enough.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
While some facilities on Longboat Ke have reopened, the town remains under a state of emergency. Town Hall is still closed to walk in visits, but appointments, calls and emails are accepted.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 21, 2020
What's left to reopen in Longboat Key?

Many of the outdoor facilities at Bayfront Park reopened on Monday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles" comes to the Van Wezel on May 5.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 2, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for May 4-10

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Longboat Key Vice Mayor David Brenner, Mayor Jim Brown and Commissioner Jack Duncan discuss the preliminary budget during a June 6 workshop.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 7, 2012
Commission talks dollars and sense at workshop

The Longboat Key Town Commission discussed the preliminary 2012-13 budget at a Wednesday, June 6 workshop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Former Riverview Rams softball player Devyn Flaherty is a star shortstop at FSU.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 20, 2023
What I've learned from 300 Sarasota athletes of the week

Sports Editor Ryan Kohn still hasn't forgotten to "be a goldfish" or to watch out for the geese.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
A private home being built along Gulf of Mexico Drive across from Bayfront Park. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 26, 2022
Town Commission passes new and reduced building fees

The new fees for required permits will take effect Oct. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Emma Chapman said she feels confident in her abilities despite being new to the varsity team.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 14, 2023
Lakewood Ranch girls soccer team puts faith in young goalie

Emma Chapman has impressed Mustangs coaches with her poise and shot-blocking.

  • East County
  • Sports
A home in Cherokee Park tops all transactions in this week’s real estate. Built in 2009, it has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,538 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 28, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Sept. 11-15 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Cherokee Park home tops the week's sales at $4.19 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Nick Calise digs the holes for the planting at Heron's Nest Nature Park as part of the microforest effort.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 19, 2023
Seeds of the future planted at Lakewood Ranch microforest

The Miyawaki method allows trees to grow into a 100-year forest in a decade.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 14, 2022
Longboat Key Town Commission shows how

To their credit, Longboat commissioners are leading the region in proposing to cut property tax rates for the next fiscal year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Skyler Johnson, a sophomore at Parrish Community High School, uses an endoscope to check the valves within the chamber to see if they're bent.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 8, 2023
Manatee students prepare to be career-ready with hands-on experience

Changes in career and technical education keep the school district adjusting to meet industry needs.

  • East County
  • Schools
Rumble officially opened its new U.S. corporate headquarters Feb. 27.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 7, 2023
YouTube competitor opens new Longboat Key headquarters

In a rare interview, Rumble CEO talks about tech companies, freedom of speech principles and the YouTube competitor’s growth track.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
David Pilston. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 13, 2021
Save Our Seabirds begins search for new CEO

David Pilston will be leaving the organization after about 9 years at the helm.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 24, 2017
Manatee emergency services asks public to identify AED locations

Officials say a directory of automated external defibrillators will help improve response times in emergencies.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key's first turtle nest. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 26, 2020
Longboat Key sees first turtle nest of 2020

Though turtle season doesn't start until May 1, the nesting mothers are arriving.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The chickens line up for a dust bath in a restaurant bus tub.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 19, 2023
Sentinel chickens used to monitor Manatee County mosquitos

Flocks of chickens across the county keep tabs on three mosquito-borne viruses.

  • East County
  • News
Rendering of the community pool amenity area at Bath & Racquet.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 19, 2023
Game, set, match: Bath & Racquet redevelopment underway

Demolition has begun on the "rebirth of an icon," rebranded as Bath + Racquet Residences and Club.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dr. James Reed, board certified family medicine physician
  • By Sidra Wali |
  • May 8, 2023
Reed Medical Group on Longboat expands

The medical group has added a variety of services on the island since it opened.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Classes resume for Sarasota County students on Tuesday.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 9, 2022
Sarasota school district reminds parents of COVID-19 protocols, resources

With classes resuming Tuesday, testing available for symptomatic staff, students.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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