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By Lesley Dwyer |
January 7, 2026

Manatee County Commission's power structure could be altered by 2026 election

Three seats are up for grabs with incumbents Mike Rahn and Amanda Ballard defending and Jason Bearden bowing out.

East County
News

By Mark Gordon |
February 16, 2026

Resident's long-lasting heart for Lakewood Ranch stems from a mother's love

Kelly Gilliland wears many hats, but giving back to those in need is the one that fits her best.

East County
Neighbors

By JL Bainbridge |
February 19, 2026

Worried Sick About Your Retirement? You’re Not Alone.

Nearly 64% of Americans worry more about running out of money than death.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rotary Club of Sarasota hosts first awards ceremony for first responders

The club honored two individuals from the Sarasota Police Department and one from the Sarasota County Fire Department for their service to the community.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Madison Bierl |
January 12, 2026

Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble to host 2026 debut concert

The concert will feature pianist Bob Boguslaw, who spent 22 years in the United States Marine Band.

East County
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
February 24, 2026

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Feb. 26-March 4

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By S.T. Cardinal |
January 27, 2026

Hearings planned for north-end Longboat bridge project

The Longboat Pass Bridge was built in 1957 and will need to be rebuilt, according to FDOT.

Longboat Key
News

By Al Piemonte Lincoln |
February 12, 2026

A Better Way to Buy a Car - Right Here in Our Community

How one leader changed the car-buying experience.

East County
Neighbors

New internal imaging system in use by Sarasota County EMS

The Sarasota County Fire Department's new life-saving tool delivers internal imaging to paramedics on the scene.

Sarasota
News

By Elizabeth King |
January 23, 2026

Hob Nob to reopen in Sarasota with new owner

The Original Hob Nob Drive-In will be operated with support from The Breakfast Company founders.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Andrew Warfield |
January 29, 2026

41 new townhomes planned for Limelight District

A new proposal for 41 townhomes is breathing new life into a partially built and then demolished multifamily project on Aspinwall Street in Sarasota.

Sarasota
News

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.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Madison Bierl |
December 2, 2025

81-year-old writer combines history and fiction through his books

Lakewood Ranch's Peter Moscovita has published seven books and earned a Hollywood Book Review for his first book "The Following Storm."

East County
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
February 18, 2026

First step taken for ice rink to glide into Lakewood Ranch's Premier Sports Campus

Manatee County has entered into a public-private development contract with Icemann Development Manatee LLC.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
February 12, 2026

Day dock fees at The Bay regarded as at the 'lower end'

At $2 per hour with a five-hour limit, Sarasota's parking general manager says fees to tie off a boat at the 10th Street boat basin compare favorably to others in the central Gulf Coast region.

Sarasota
News

By Eric Garwood |
February 14, 2026

Sarasota schedules tax-season shredding event in March

Residents can bring four boxes of documents and electronic gear and catch the music of The Garbage Men.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
January 13, 2026

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

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Ian Swaby |
February 15, 2026

Thunder by the Bay raises funds for children, teens and adults with special needs

The event brought together offerings like live music, car and bike shows, a biker rodeo, and a charity car and motorcycle dice run in support of its cause.