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By The Sarasota Ballet |
January 23, 2026

Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable

The Sarasota Ballet presents the world premiere of "The Waiting Room" January 30 to February 2 at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Longest-serving Longboat bellringer attributes motivation to family

Sue Wertman, among her numerous other contributions to the community, has been ringing the bell for the Salvation Army on Longboat for 12 years.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
March 11, 2026

$7.2M youth baseball fields move forward in Lakewood Ranch

Regardless of the Manatee County Commission's decision, Country Club East residents are not finished raising concerns.

East County
News

By Eric Garwood |
February 14, 2026

Sarasota schedules tax-season shredding event in March

Residents can bring four boxes of documents and electronic gear and catch the music of The Garbage Men.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By S.T. Cardinal |
March 17, 2026

FDOT shares fixed-span Longboat Pass bridge plans, community shares feedback

Opinions varied on FDOT’s proposal to construct a 78-foot clearance fixed span bridge connecting Longboat to Anna Maria Island.

Longboat Key
News

By Jack Nelson |
March 9, 2026

East County Athlete of the Week: Leighton Paul

With red-hot hitting, the junior has been an offensive force for Braden River High softball.

East County
Sports

By Observer Staff |
March 4, 2026

Ex-con tells his mother she has to move out

A man claimed his federal probation prohibits co-habitation and that his mother must move out. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By S.T. Cardinal |
February 25, 2026

Longboat's mayor reflects on big decisions, gives advice to commission

With term limits changing just before he began on the Longboat Key Town Commission, Ken Schneier leaves as the longest-serving mayor in the town’s history.

Longboat Key
News

By Madison Bierl |
January 16, 2026

Manatee County Fair, a tradition since 1916, is now open

The fair launched its 11-day run Thursday with a variety of animals, rides, food, live entertainment and more.

East County
Neighbors

By S.T. Cardinal |
March 8, 2026

Town to apply for loan for subaqueous project

Longboat Key is making moves in preparation for the beginning of the subaqueous wastewater pipeline replacement, expected to break ground this summer.

Longboat Key
News

By S.T. Cardinal |
January 26, 2026

Former Town Commissioner Randy Clair loved the water, Longboat and family

An avid sailor, loving father and husband and two-time town commissioner, Randy Clair made an impact on Longboat Key in his 29 years living on the island. He died Jan. 17 at age 86.

Longboat Key
News

By Jay Heater |
February 27, 2026

Will pro soccer find paradise in Lakewood Ranch?

Owner Marcus Walfridson says a pro soccer team is just what the region needs to bring everyone together.

East County
News

By Eric Garwood |
March 7, 2026

Monthly farmers market coming to Mixon Farms site

The first round opens March 15, with dates in April and May. A nine-month season will resume in September.

East County
News

By S.T. Cardinal |
December 16, 2025

Goodwill to open Dec. 18 on Longboat Key

The used bookstore and donation drop-off location will hold a grand opening with a local author signing and giving away books.

Longboat Key
Business

By Robert Plunket |
February 19, 2026

An organic farm highlights the pleasures of life in the country

Long rooted in the region, Lee and Caroline Wetherington have created their custom, clean-leaving oasis on a 30-acre farm full of animals, organic gardens and wide-open spaces.

East County
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
February 3, 2026

Hiring freeze begins as Manatee County researches effects of tax cuts

County Administrator Charlie Bishop is preparing for possible revenue cuts from the millage and property taxes.

East County
News

By Jack Nelson |
January 26, 2026

East County Athlete of the Week: Gavin Moore

The senior has been a standout in net for Lakewood Ranch boys soccer.

East County
Sports

By Madison Bierl |
February 25, 2026

Little Free Library Club works to keep reading accessible in Lakewood Ranch

Since 2023, the club has built five libraries in local parks. In order to expand, volunteers and books are needed.

East County
Neighbors

By Jay Heater |
March 12, 2026

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center CEO resigns

Rob Anderson worked a year at the post; current COO Philip Reber named interim CEO.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
January 21, 2026

911 caller turns out to be all wet

Denied late night access to a bar, a man weaves an unlikely tale about the bouncer and smells noticeably foul of waste. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

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