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By Jay Heater |
February 25, 2026

Does ice arena project melt your heart?

Lakewood Ranch residents might be surprised about Manatee's proposed plan for Premier Sports Campus North.

East County
Opinion

By Dana Kampa |
March 3, 2026

Art and Found Day to return, surprising finders with gifts

The Sarasota Pen Women-led outreach brings surprise, free artwork to Longboat Key, Sarasota, Venice and beyond.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
March 17, 2026

Entertainment district expands in Lakewood Ranch

Several entertainment options are under construction on the Sarasota County side of Lakewood Ranch.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
March 10, 2026

Affordable housing project takes center stage for the arts community

One Stop Housing and the Arts & Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County are teaming up on Artscape, an affordable housing development for members of the arts community.

Sarasota
News

By Dana Kampa |
March 9, 2026

Crowds come out en force for Royal Rummage Sale

The fundraiser sale at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church saw pre-opening lines extending to Gulf of Mexico Drive.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Devaney Iglesias, Manager of External Affairs for West-Central Florida, Florida Power & Light Company |
March 19, 2026

Why year-round volunteer support matters for southwest Florida’s nonprofits

According to the Florida Nonprofit Alliance, about 40% of nonprofit organizations say they need more volunteers to meet current demand.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Plan for Community Cleanup Day on Longboat Key

Get ready to safely dispose of household hazardous materials, electronics, papers for shredding and bulk items.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Eric Garwood |
March 4, 2026

Driver's medical issue likely led to Longboat Key crash, police say

Tuesday's wreck on the north end of the island also knocked out power to a few homes.

Longboat Key
News

By Marty Fugate |
March 2, 2026

Asolo Rep's dark comedy 'The Unfriend' explores the pitfalls of casual invitations

"Dr. Who" writer Steven Moffat's play is having its U.S. premiere in Sarasota.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Eric Garwood |
March 7, 2026

Monthly farmers market coming to Mixon Farms site

The first round opens March 15, with dates in April and May. A nine-month season will resume in September.

East County
News

By S.T. Cardinal |
March 2, 2026

Community open house scheduled

The Town Green will welcome Longboaters with food trucks, bounce houses, community organizations, live music and town staff March 7.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Jay Heater |
March 13, 2026

Wildlife checks into the Ritz in Lakewood Ranch

The Ritz-Carlton Members Club earns recertification with the Cooperative Sanctuary Program.

East County
Neighbors

By Jack Nelson |
March 17, 2026

East County Athlete of the Week: Ava DiPasquale

The 14-year-old from Mill Creek won big at the Florida Age Group Swimming state championships.

East County
Sports

By Ian Swaby |
March 19, 2026

Local nonprofit repairs over 25,000 laptops to help community members in need

The Sarasota Technology Users Group hopes to bridge the digital divide with its initiative to repair laptops for those in need.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
January 21, 2026

911 caller turns out to be all wet

Denied late night access to a bar, a man weaves an unlikely tale about the bouncer and smells noticeably foul of waste. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.