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The Observer needs new management
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • April 4, 2024
The Observer needs new management

Longboat Key's mayor writes that a recent editorial would have made more sense as an April Fools' joke.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Carlos E. Haile Middle School is undergoing a campuswide renovation and will have a new 10-classroom addition.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 5, 2024
Haile Middle to offer new opportunities with 10-classroom addition

The addition, expected to be complete in the spring, will expand the school's robotics and agriscience programs.

  • East County
  • Schools
A fence surrounds the area that hosted pickleball courts at Lakewood Ranch Park. New courts are expected to be finished this summer.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 22, 2024
County hears LWR resident concerns on development, pickleball courts

The "All Things Lakewood Ranch" Manatee County Commission meeting was set up to provide easy access to the government officials for Lakewood Ranch residents.

  • East County
  • News
Mark Johnson, Jack Dean, Linda Dillon, Kim Verreault, Michelle Johnson, Mary Lou Johnson, Andrew Vac and Kellie Spring
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • March 1, 2024
Edward Jones cuts the ribbon on first Longboat Key branch

Financial planner Michelle Johnson opens the first Edward Jones branch on the island to provide personalized financial planning for residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Barbara Grimes setting up a radio at the comfort station at Christ Church of Longboat Key.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 7, 2024
Longboat Key community centers set up comfort stations

Churches and community centers barely saw anyone coming to the comfort stations.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Brian Mariash and Dara Vilar
  • A time to celebrate |
  • July 26, 2024
Brian Mariash and Dara Vilar

Sarasota wealth manager and philanthropist Brian Mariash and his fiancée Dara Vilar are celebrating their recent engagement.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
ODA rising sophomore running back Allen Clark.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 30, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Allen Clark

The ODA rising sophomore running back is expected to have a big 2023 season.

  • East County
  • Sports
In May, the county decided to list the 5.3-acre downtown tract as surplus land and pursue a move to a county-owned property near Interstate 75 at 1301 Cattlemen Road.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 8, 2021
County enters negotiations on sale of downtown building

The county will discuss selling its Ringling Boulevard offices with six interested purchasers who have submitted bids of $20 million or higher.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Built in 1991, 3572 Fair Oaks Way has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,052 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 13, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 26 to March 1 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Queen’s Harbour home on Fair Oaks Way tops the week's sales at $6 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The 27th Annual Sarasota Holiday Parade will be held Dec. 2.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Nov. 30 to Dec. 6

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Cardinal Mooney High boys basketball forward Kevin O'Donoghue.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 2, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Kevin O'Donoghue

The Cardinal Mooney boys basketball junior had 11 points against Booker High on Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer star Broden Beorlegui said that he's always had a knack for scoring.
  • By Dani Hernandez, Observer Intern |
  • June 6, 2024
Lakewood Ranch youth soccer star shows he can compete at the highest level

Broden Beorlegui, 16, chases his dream of being a professional player.

  • East County
  • Sports
Longboat Key survey: Give us your preference on a library
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 10, 2024
Longboat Key survey: Give us your preference on a library

The Observer straw poll asks Longboat residents their preferences for a library, community center and education center. Give us your feedback.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Selby Gardens: A vision comes to life; a shinier gem
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 17, 2024
Selby Gardens: A vision comes to life; a shinier gem

The opening last week of the first phase of the Gardens’ $92 million master plan was a monumental culmination.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Crews work at the sand pile station at Coquina Beach which sifts sand left behind by Hurricane Helene's surge.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 6, 2024
Sand removal on Longboat expected to begin early December

The sand removal process will be handled by the State after vegetation, construction and demolition debris removal from Gulf of Mexico Drive is completed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bonnie Caulson, Jessica Braemer, Ellie Casebolt, Lora Bostick and Shadeed Wright are at Grace Community Church on Nov. 17. The church made a $25,000 donation to Better Together.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 29, 2023
Grace Community Church focuses on outreach

The Lakewood Ranch church has a hand in many community events and supports several local nonprofits.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Diane Lapinski, Karen Kroll and Peggy Klaasen
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • February 18, 2024
Trash to Treasure sale packs mobile home park clubhouse

Gulfshore of Longboat residents hosted the popular annual thrift sale Feb. 16-17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • May 31, 2024
"Love Junkie" gives Robert Plunket fans another fix

The Sarasota septuagenarian's second novel has been republished just in time for summer reading season.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch's Nathan Russell is working to develop a partnership to have his coffee cart, Traveling Bard Coffee, weekly at Lakewood Ranch Library.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 13, 2024
Traveling Bard Coffee serves Lakewood Ranch and surrounding areas

Owner Nathan Russell makes dream of being a barista a reality with a traveling coffee cart.

  • East County
  • Business
Erik Arroyo wants to name the next Sarasota city attorney sooner than later.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 20, 2024
City attorney replacement remains in limbo

Commissioner Debbie Trice forced a delay in the naming of successor so she can vet her colleague's top choice.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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