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By Observer Staff |
February 19, 2026

Lakewood Ranch: How it all began

Although it may seem relatively new, Lakewood Ranch's beginning is rooted in a founding family that came to the area more than 100 years ago.

East County
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
March 3, 2026

Longboat writer shares process of co-authoring book on bridging divides

Robert Gary of Longboat Key welcomes discussion on the book he co-authored with Imam Azhar Subedar, titled "I Am the Other."

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
October 8, 2025

Yoga instructor, town officials at odds over beach classes

Longboaters debate beach usage after a yogi faces new fees and regulations for sunset classes at Bayfront Park beach.

Longboat Key
News

By Dana Kampa |
December 21, 2025

Longest-serving Longboat bellringer attributes motivation to family

Sue Wertman, among her numerous other contributions to the community, has been ringing the bell for the Salvation Army on Longboat for 12 years.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
January 27, 2026

Chapel gifts $3K, supplies to Turning Points

Attendees at this month's Gather and Give filled Turning Points' guest speaker's car with donated cleaning supplies.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
January 28, 2026

Manatee County committee requests DOGE audit results

In the meantime, the Government Efficiency Liaison Committee continues to seek out wasteful spending.

East County
News

By S.T. Cardinal |
February 24, 2026

Longboat Key hitchhiker gets visit from police

A man trying to catch a ride back to downtown Sarasota prompted a call to police. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Marty Fugate |
February 6, 2026

Innovative chef at Mar Vista honors tradition — and keeps reinventing it

Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub Executive Chef Justin Kurtz shares how he reinvents the classics at the iconic Longboat Key restaurant.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By S.T. Cardinal |
February 23, 2026

3-alarm fire guts north-end Longboat residence

Units from Longboat Key and neighboring jurisdictions fought the fire after it was reported Monday morning. The blaze was extinguished by noon.

Longboat Key
News

By Eric Snider |
February 19, 2026

MTC barbershop students learn the skills needed to showcase the style

At Manatee Technical College, the next generation of barbers finds skill, confidence and a career with staying power.

East County
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
February 10, 2026

Longboat bellringers ring in record contribution

The drive for the Salvation Army topped charts in Sarasota County, tipped by an anonymous $50,000 Christmas Eve donation.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
January 21, 2026

Manatee County Sheriff's Office finds a home in Myakka City

East Manatee Fire Rescue sells the old fire station in Myakka City to the Sheriff's Office.

East County
News

By S.T. Cardinal |
February 10, 2026

Buttonwood residents get sneak peek of stormwater improvements

A Longboat neighborhood prone to “sunny day flooding” will be getting much-needed stormwater improvements.

Longboat Key
News

By Jack Nelson |
January 22, 2026

Senior guard leaves his mark on Riverview boys basketball

Nearing the end of his high school career, Josh Harris ranks among the best scorers in the state.

Sarasota
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
January 8, 2026

More new condos on tap for Ringling Boulevard

City reviewers consider a planned 50-unit residential building as redevelopment continues to march eastward from the downtown core.

Sarasota
News

By Mark Gordon |
February 4, 2026

Longboater knows just how to help others get on the path to wellness

Mirabai Holland's dynamic backstory has many twists and turns. It all leads to one central theme: Just keep moving.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
October 19, 2025

Five Points mixed-use project in Sarasota nears staff approval

The Development Review Committee gives partial sign-off to Zenith redevelopment and North Tamiami Trail site rezoning, as Midtown Plaza faces more scrutiny.