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By Adam Hughes |
February 18, 2026

Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 2-6 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Tencon Beach condominium on Gulf of Mexico Drive tops the week’s sales at $3.6 million.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Lesley Dwyer |
December 16, 2025

Lutheran church brings more Christian education to Lakewood Ranch

Risen Savior Lutheran Church begins its expansion toward being a K-8 school in January.

East County
Schools

By Lesley Dwyer |
December 17, 2025

Convention Center expansion tops 'state of Manatee County' presentation

County administrators spoke to the Manatee Chamber of Commerce at its December luncheon.

East County
News

By Dana Kampa |
October 8, 2025

Yoga instructor, town officials at odds over beach classes

Longboaters debate beach usage after a yogi faces new fees and regulations for sunset classes at Bayfront Park beach.

Longboat Key
News

By Matt Walsh |
January 28, 2026

Real cost of public notice

State lawmakers keep saying public notices are a cost issue that needs fixing. They’re missing the point.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
February 26, 2026

Beyond the Listing: Finding the Perfect Place on Longboat Key

In a real estate landscape dominated by listing sites offering little context or connection (think “Sales” or “Realtor” .com), finding the perfect place on Longboat Key requires something more nuanced: local knowledge. That’s where The Bruce Myer Group stands apart.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

An Exciting New Season for PMP Suncoast

Experience the Magic at the PMP Winter Residency Celebration Concert & Gala: A Night of Music, Mastery, and Inspiration with Maestro Itzhak Perlman.

Arts + Entertainment
Spotlight Partners

The time is right for the Ten-Minute Play Festival

Theatre Odyssey’s annual showcase of new works by Florida playwrights returns to the Jane B. Cook Theatre.

Arts + Culture

By Madison Bierl |
February 7, 2026

Lakewood Ranch CERT hosts the Celebrate Our First Responders event

Greenbrook Adventure Park is filled with emergency vehicles, first responders and CERT volunteers.

East County
Neighbors

By Marty Fugate |
February 19, 2026

A few of our favorite (Lakewood Ranch) things

Here is a short list of cool pleasures, delightful encounters and only-in-the-Ranch moments.

East County
Neighbors

By Jack Nelson |
February 12, 2026

Bobby Bonilla pays a visit to Visible Men Academy

The former MLB player spoke with students as the school's Visible Man of the Month.

Sarasota
Sports

By Letter to the Editor |
January 6, 2026

Gulf of Mexico Drive isn't just Longboat Key's main street — it is its only street

Keeping the island's only thoroughfare as efficient as possible should be the primary goal of any Complete Streets plan.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By S.T. Cardinal |
February 11, 2026

Longboat's Spanish Main looks for normalcy a year after the storms

While some Spanish Main residents sold their villas, many more opted to rebuild, and 16 months after Hurricane Helene ravaged the historic community, work continues with an end finally in sight.

Longboat Key
News

By Letter to the Editor |
February 28, 2026

Fixed-span bridge is the right choice for Longboat for many reasons

In addition to being a lower-cost, more fiscally responsible option to construct, a fixed-span bridge is cheaper to maintain and operate over the long run as well.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Jack Nelson |
January 27, 2026

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Elizabeth Lawson

The senior for Sarasota girls weightlifting swept her weight class at districts.

Sarasota
Sports

By Lesley Dwyer |
January 21, 2026

Manatee County Sheriff's Office finds a home in Myakka City

East Manatee Fire Rescue sells the old fire station in Myakka City to the Sheriff's Office.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
February 10, 2026

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Feb. 12-18

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Andrew Warfield |
January 14, 2026

Van Wezel heirs join with SPAF to support new Performing Arts Center

Grandchildren of the late Lewis Van Wezel have joined the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation in support of a new venue and a "unified cultural campus."