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An early concept shows the size of what the enhanced library building could be.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 20, 2024
Vision for new Longboat library changes shape

A core library is on the way, but Longboaters could include enhancements to the library like more community space and an exterior deck.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtenay Smith, an owner of Shack Yoga and a Rooftop Yoga instructor, says she loves the setting of Rooftop Yoga because it allows people to connect with nature as there are nature preserves around the Lakewood Ranch Library.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 21, 2024
Lakewood Ranch Library's rooftop yoga connects people with nature

Shack Yoga owner says Courtenay Smith it is a way for her to give back to the community.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • November 9, 2022
Instructions from Ian

While we await the effects of Tropical Storm Nicole, we should take heed of the lessons we learned from Hurricane Ian.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Janet Minker’s love of architecture is rooted in her career as a graphic designer.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • January 29, 2024
Sarasota architecture inspires graphic designer to preserve its legacy

Lido Shores resident Janet Minker is a tireless advocate for preserving Sarasota’s historical buildings — and, by association, the city’s character and charm.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County Commission cuts will affect at-risk children
  • By Christine Robinson |
  • July 29, 2024
Sarasota County Commission cuts will affect at-risk children

When county commissioners cut $510,000 from early learning, they created devastating, far-reaching negative effects.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Commission votes to allow additional freeboard with possible expansion
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 3, 2024
Commission votes to allow additional freeboard with possible expansion

Town commissioners debated over how much optional freeboard to allow after a change in FEMA flood maps for Sarasota County.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • March 13, 2014
Pineapple Antiques Show returns for 38th year

The Rotary Club of Sarasota Sunrise will host the 38th annual Pineapple Antiques Show Friday, March 21, to Sunday, March 23.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lindsay Krause, Marc Chartier, Danille Cotting, Melissa Ehrmann and her husband James Ehrmann
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 15, 2024
99 Bottles marks five years in Sarasota with block party

The fifth anniversary Block Party at 99 Bottles Taproom & Bottle Shop included live music, food trucks and new beer releases.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Christine Monachos celebrates her hole-in-one.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 8, 2024
MVP Sports and Social brings big fun to mini golf in Sarasota

Participants meet new people while working on their mini golf game.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Students jump on the trampoline.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 18, 2024
Train like an Olympian: More niche sports with homes in Sarasota

The Summer Games fun doesn’t have to end. Here are two more Olympic sports you can learn in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene passed, the region prepares for Hurricane Milton to make landfall.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 9, 2024
Residents make last-minute preparations for Milton

Residents make last-minute preparations for Milton With the storm expected to make landfall early Thursday morning, locals scramble to complete their to-do lists to secure their homes and businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Child Protection Center |
  • February 16, 2023
Child Protection Center Expanding in North Port for Child Abuse Victims

In 2021, CPC purchased a large property in North Port, to meet the growing need of child abuse services post COVID pandemic. Recently, North Port was ranked the 2nd fastest growing city in the United States.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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This Lake Club home at 8537 Pavia Way sold for $3,455,000. It has five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,291 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 31, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Oct. 16-20 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Pavia Way tops the week's sales at $3.46 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Riverview High junior Luis Castaneda finished second in the discus.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 29, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Luis Castaneda

The Riverview High thrower is tops in Class 4A in the discus (171 feet, 11 inches) as of March 28.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2014
Police get a wheel deal from anonymous citizen

An anonymous citizen recently contacted the town with an offer to buy the Longboat Key Police Department a new bicycle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 1, 2023
East County Observer thrives at 25 in the Lakewood Ranch area

The local newspaper, which celebrates a quarter century on Nov. 3 at Music on Main, has grown up with its readers.

  • East County
  • News
Braden Woods' Amanda Chandler works with students who have dyslexia and other reading deficiencies through The Re-Reading House, which she started in January.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 14, 2024
East County educator founds The Re-Reading House

Braden Woods' Amanda Chandler works with students with dyslexia and other reading deficiencies.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Blackened trees stand above the charred remains of James Ward's house at 1013 Ponder Ave.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 15, 2024
Ponder Avenue house fire left a total loss, owner says

With the house his grandfather built a total loss, homeowner James Ward says he needs "all the help I can get."

  • Sarasota
  • News
How did Longboat Key votes fall in the 2024 primary election?
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 28, 2024
How did Longboat Key votes fall in the 2024 primary election?

Results from both of the island’s precincts show that Longboat Key residents voted similarly to the counties at large.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Marion Levine and David Gorin are the new co-presidents of Temple Beth Israel.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 18, 2022
Temple Beth Israel has announced first co-presidents in its 43 years

Marion Levine and David Gorin, who took the helm in early June, agree that the job is simply too much work for one person.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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