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By Marty Fugate |
July 10, 2022

Love and drama come out in the wash at 'Maytag Virgin'

"Maytag Virgin" explores the cycles of life at Florida Studio Theatre.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Carter Weinhofer |
October 31, 2023

FDOT keeps Longboat Key in mind with new five-year work plan

The Florida Department of Transportation's tentative plan includes three major infrastructure projects for Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
News

By Jay Heater |
November 2, 2023

It's always story time at the East County Observer

The Lakewood Ranch-area newspaper celebrates 25 years at the Nov. 3 Music on Main.

East County
Opinion

By Petra Rivera |
March 31, 2024

Spanish Main residents caught 70 pounds of fish for annual fish fry

The anglers woke up before dawn throughout March to catch fish for the event on March 28.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Ryan Kohn |
November 16, 2022

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Amiya Lloyd

The Riverview High point guard is a senior leader on the girls basketball team.

Sarasota
Sports

By Jay Heater |
March 8, 2024

Heritage Golf Group buys Lakewood Ranch Country Club and its amenities

The new owner plans improvements to all three courses and will retain many of the club's staff members.

East County
News

By Petra Rivera |
May 21, 2024

Longboat resident starts nonprofit to support women

Celebrate Her Wisdom aims to create a community of support and education for those who want to prepare for life's toughest challenges.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Jay Heater |
January 4, 2024

Commissioner says communication with Manatee constituents must improve

District 5's Ray Turner says his constituents "will know what he stands for."

East County
Opinion

By Jay Heater |
October 31, 2023

Willis Smith CEO receives major economic award

David Sessions was honored with the Rick Fawley Economic Development Award of Distinction.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
August 24, 2022

Sarasota Cops Corner: Auto held hostage

Police reports from around Sarasota.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Liz Ramos |
October 13, 2022

Braden River Elementary hosts annual Walk and Roll to School Day

Walk and Roll to School Day encourages students and their families to participate in easy physical activity, like walking to school.

East County
Schools

By Mark Bergin |
June 9, 2021

Massive tarpon caught in Longboat Key

Four men caught the 150-pound tarpon on June 3 near the Positano condominiums.

Longboat Key
News

By Nat Kaemmerer |
November 9, 2020

Turtle season closes strong on Longboat Key

Turtles had their fourth-best nesting year in 2020, barely acknowledging a pandemic is still raging above water.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
May 16, 2023

City to consider solid waste rate hikes

Rising costs of collection and disposal and lower recycling revenues have resulted in a request to raise sanitation monthly rates for the first time since 2018.

Sarasota
News

By Lauren Tronstad |
May 9, 2023

Longboat police help file report of unwanted text messages

A couple said they received "offensive" text messages and wanted to report the issue. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Jay Heater |
August 30, 2023

Lakewood Ranch only dealt a glancing blow from Hurricane Idalia

Those on the Manatee River were threatened with flooding, but most of East County escaped unscathed.

East County
News

By Petra Rivera |
May 15, 2024

Longboat Key Garden Club plans member cookbook

Next fall, a Garden Club cookbook will be available for purchase with members' favorite nature-themed recipes.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Liz Ramos |
October 18, 2023

Lakewood Ranch Rotary kicks off ninth year of Books for Kids program

The Books for Kids Kindergarten program, which helps students discover a love for reading and increases reading scores, is expanding into more Manatee and Sarasota County classrooms this school year.