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Sarasota rower Clark Dean (fourth from right) took bronze in the Men's Eight at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 3, 2024
Sarasota rower Clark Dean takes Olympic bronze with U.S. Men's Eight

It is Team USA's first medal in the event since 2008.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota County's OnDemand service could cover all of Longboat Key under an agreement with Manatee County.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 16, 2023
Town provides updates on extended bus service, new library

A joint meeting between Longboat Key and Sarasota County officials also included details on the St. Armands pump system failure during Hurricane Idalia.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Code Enforcement Officer Chris Elbon and Keep Manatee Beautiful Executive Director Ingrid McClellan. Courtesy
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2014
Longboat Key keeps it clean

We're still reeling from Longboat Key's exclusion from Movoto's '10 Sexiest Small Cities in America,' which named Sarasota and Bradenton the first and third sexiest small cities, respectively.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Lakewood Ranch Medical Center |
  • January 27, 2022
ER or Urgent Care?

Know the Difference to Receive Appropriate Care

  • Health
Sponsored Content
A rendering of Safe Children Coalition's new youth shelter.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 4, 2024
Partnership supports new shelter for homeless teens

A $500,000 gift match challenge helps accelerate progress on a new Safe Children Coalition shelter.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The PAR 5 Club provides its 300 members with access to exclusive golf courses, discounted prices and savings.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 23, 2011
Golf courses partner with PAR 5 Club

The PAR 5 Club recently launched a new year-round golf membership program that provides reduced prices and savings to local residents.

  • East County
  • Sports
Julie Peters hosts her first pop-up event at The Green at University Town Center on April 13.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 6, 2024
Nurse-turned-florist finds roots with Posies Flower Truck

Julie Peters's budding business will be making the rounds at special events in Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 25, 2024
Economic impact of tourism stays strong, despite dips in visitor numbers

The Longboat Key Chamber plans on advertising to support local businesses for end-of-season slowdown next year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The group meets in Walter Sparkman's home.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 3, 2024
Succulents thrive in (somewhat) secret garden in Sarasota

In a quiet, leafy corner of the city, the Sarasota Succulent Society has been raising hardy plants since 1950.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Venice has earned certification as a Primary Stroke Center, making it the third SMH facility to carry  specialized stroke care designation.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 27, 2022
SMH-Venice earns Primary Stroke Center designation

Sarasota Memorial Hospital's stroke network now has a third facility that carries a specialized stroke care certification.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Florida Power and Light Company (FPL) |
  • June 17, 2024
Florida Power & Light enhances energy grid with planned upgrades in Sarasota County

FPL plans to make upgrades in Sarasota as part of its ongoing commitment to avoid outages and restore power faster following severe weather.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
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
Incumbent's rhetoric lacks accuracy
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • September 17, 2024
Incumbent's rhetoric lacks accuracy

Candidate Mike Moran responds to Tax Collector Barbara Ford-Coates' letter to the editor.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Rick Schuknecht said a sander from the 1930s actually works better than the new brands.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 15, 2023
Panther Ridge woodworker carves out his niche

The Fall Art Show and Sale on Nov. 18 at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall is Rick Schuknecht's next stop.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Evicted couple fills the dumpster on the way out
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 8, 2024
Evicted couple fills the dumpster on the way out

Large furniture and other items placed in and around an apartment complex's trash left it inaccessible. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Bulls senior Lane Tomlinson (8) brushes off a George Jenkins High defender on a big play. Parrish Community High's win against George Jenkins High on Nov. 3 clinched the team's first playoff appearance.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 5, 2023
Parrish High football expects to land first playoff berth when brackets announced

The Bulls (7-3) finished the regular season with a 43-6 win over George Jenkins High at home Nov. 3.

  • East County
  • Sports
A process rendering of Obsidian.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 11, 2024
Planning Board rejects downtown condo tower, but appeal likely

The Sarasota Planning Board says the 342-foot-tall condo Obsidian lacks sufficient retail frontage. Developers argue no building can be built at 1260 N. Palm Ave. under current city requirements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Braden River High Pirates celebrate after a goal against Lakewood Ranch High. The Pirates beat the Mustangs 1-0 for the first time since 2015.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 16, 2024
Braden River High boys soccer takes the next step

The senior-laden Pirates are 11-1-1 in 2023-2024.

  • East County
  • Sports
Deanna Mesghali and Felicia McDermott
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • May 30, 2024
New marketing manager strengthens relationships with chamber members

Meet the planner behind one of Longboat Key's most popular networking events: Networking at Noon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chester, an umbrella cockatoo, loves talking to people like Lakewood Ranch's Jana Marra and Sarasota's Lethe Kazeh-Anfo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 12, 2024
Block party introduces new residents to Lakewood Ranch clubs and businesses

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's annual event is an opportunity for people to learn what's available in the Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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