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Byeong Hun An won the 2022 LECOM Suncoast Classic at Lakewood National Golf Club.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 10, 2023
How past winners of the Suncoast Classic are faring now

Some have thrived, while others have struggled to replicate their Suncoast Classic success at Lakewood National.

  • East County
  • Sports
The price for our liberty
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 22, 2024
The price for our liberty

At 3 p.m. Monday, pay your respects: At least observe a moment of silence or listen to ‘Taps.’

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Brian Walton during his first week of new executive director of Save Our Seabirds
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 29, 2023
New executive director has big plans for Save Our Seabirds' future

Brian Walton is using his previous nonprofit expertise to update systems at the City Island nonprofit and involve it in more community events.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Brandin Galloway is a freshman on the Braden River High boys soccer team.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 27, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Brandin Gallaway

The Braden River High boys soccer freshman has three goals in three games for the 3-0 Pirates.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 16, 2023
Sarasota man gets two life sentences for 2018 shootings

While awaiting trial for the attempted murder of two victims, Linval Raymond Cohoone Jr., tried to hire a fellow inmate to kill one of the survivors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Christy James of the Longboat Key Flower Shop
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • April 7, 2024
New flower shop opens on Longboat Key

Owner Christy James shared her hopes and plans for the new flower shop on the island at her ribbon-cutting with the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Florida elected officials pose on the Navy Steps of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House on Oct. 19.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 30, 2023
Florida League of Cities strike team takes on DC to lobby for local issues

Longboat Key Commissioner at-large BJ Bishop was one of about 50 Florida elected officials that participated in the lobbying trip to Washington, D.C.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Co-chair of Taste and Tunes of the Key Lynn Hancock and Susan Phillips
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • February 5, 2024
Longboat Key Garden Club puts new spin on annual fundraiser

Tastes and Tunes of the Keys skipped the fashion show to highlight the delish dishes from local vendors and create casual atmosphere for mingling.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 20, 2021
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosts networking lunch at Bijou Garden Cafe

The July luncheon took mingling off Longboat Key and brought in new members.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Buttonwood Harbour and Sleepy Lagoon neighborhoods are among those most prone to flooding during high tide.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 29, 2023
Grants continue to be town priority moving into new fiscal year

Longboat Key Town Manager Howard Tipton says grant funding has been running smoothly under the new grants coordinator.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The city offers administrative approval for inclusionary projects in the downtown core only.  (Andrew Warfield)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 13, 2022
Controversial development rules set for Monday vote in Sarasota

As the City Commission is set to consider the final OK to expand staff approval for developments that include attainable housing, all three candidates for two open seats line up in opposition.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Faith Frost has had her 1967 Ford Mustang for approximately 20 years and she has no plans to get a replacement. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 26, 2022
Braden Pines drag racer is speeding past age standards

East County great-grandmother Faith Frost still can leave her competition in the dust.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 9, 2021
Pass the salt, pass the charity with Pure Florida Sea Salt

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium will get 20% of the proceeds of the special salt.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key: 2023 in photos
  • By James Peter |
  • December 27, 2023
Longboat Key: 2023 in photos

Let's take a breath to appreciate where we've been.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Lakewood Ranch Medical Center |
  • May 16, 2024
This is an Experience I Want to Share

"The quality of care was second to none," said Robert Smithson, ER at Fruitville Patient.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 15, 2022
Sand Cay hosts annual Easter egg hunt

About 50 kids descended upon the lawn at the Longboat Key resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sustainable farm grows organic produce for Longboat restaurant
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 7, 2024
Sustainable farm grows organic produce for Longboat restaurant

Located in Parrish, Gamble Creek Farms provides fresh produce for Mar Vista and the other restaurants in the Chiles Hospitality group.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Capt. Josh Dillard (Officer of the Year) and firefighter Jason Morrow (Firefighter of the Year) were honored by East Manatee Fire Rescue April 15.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 24, 2024
East Manatee Fire Rescue presents top awards

Longtime friends and co-workers Josh Dillard and Jason Morrow were honored for their service.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 22, 2022
SPARCC starts season with coffee event

The Opening Coffee get together was held Sept. 21.

  • Black Tie
Jennifer Bobkoskie, Paul Gilliland, Vicki and James Stewart, Jeffrey Scavinski and Cindy Bowman
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 18, 2024
St. Patrick’s Day block party fills downtown streets with green

The Gator Club's festivities marked the holiday with live music and food trucks.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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