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By S.T. Cardinal |
April 6, 2026

Longboat infrastructure tax spending plan comes up $6 million short

A 1% tax in Sarasota County and .5% tax in Manatee brings in about $1.3 million per year for Longboat Key infrastructure spending.

Longboat Key
News

By S.T. Cardinal |
March 24, 2026

Panel discusses the thorny problem of affordable housing

Although there are developments that provide affordable housing in the area, the need is not nearly met.

Longboat Key
News

By Marty Fugate |
April 24, 2026

Asolo Rep's 'Fiddler on the Roof' makes its own kind of music

The actors are the orchestra in Peter Rothstein's delightful reimagining of a Broadway classic.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Ian Swaby |
April 2, 2026

The key to happiness? Rock climber-turned-horse trainer says it's all about flow

After years of competition and traveling the world chasing his dreams, Nate Gold has found the most contentment at his Sarasota home with his family.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
March 9, 2026

Retirement center zoning change will allow business model shift

The Sarasota City Commission was divided in its approval to rezone Alderman Oaks Retirement Center, allowing a shift from assisted to independent living.

Sarasota
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
March 3, 2026

Motherhood gets a starring role at the 2026 Reel Equals Film Festival

The fest was previously known as Through Women's Eyes.

Arts + Culture

By Mark Gordon |
February 18, 2026

Potential New College takeover of USF Sarasota-Manatee campus looms

A local group is fighting back against the move, with a former USF Sarasota-Manatee top official saying this would sacrifice one public school for another's dreams.

Sarasota
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
April 6, 2026

Pine View grad solves for 'Gamma' in his latest music composition

DragoonBoot Quartet premieres Roger Zare's piece at an Artist Series Concert event on April 12.

Arts + Culture

By Lesley Dwyer |
March 11, 2026

Florida agricultural intelligence unit protects country assets

Law enforcement and wildlife officers meet monthly to share resources and intel.

East County
News

By Madison Bierl |
April 27, 2026

'Mamma Mia!' graces the stage at The Out-of-Door Academy

The students filled 27 acting roles, nine orchestra assignments and 14 jobs on the crew behind the scenes.

East County
Schools

By Jack Nelson |
March 23, 2026

East County Athlete of the Week: Jenna Jahn

As a freshman at Lakewood Ranch High, she broke the program record for the 400-meter hurdles.

East County
Sports

By Observer Staff |
April 1, 2026

APRIL FOOL: Fracking planned beneath Bobby Jones Golf Club

Rigging for a fracking operation beneath Bobby Jones Golf Club to be built in adjacent nature park to not disturb golf operations.

April Fools

By Andrew Warfield |
January 26, 2026

Sarasota joins Florida communities to oppose renewed offshore oil drilling

The Sarasota City Commission unanimously approved a resolution against a new federal offshore oil and gas leasing program.

Sarasota
News

By Madison Bierl |
March 28, 2026

It's no yoke! 600 children scoop 10,000 eggs at Eggstravaganza

The annual event is hosted by Lakewood Ranch Community Activities and sponsored by Grace Community Church in Waterside.

East County
Neighbors

By S.T. Cardinal |
April 28, 2026

Longboat Key Police Department swears in newest officer

Northeast native Albert Miano Jr. has two decades of law enforcement experience and is a Navy and National Guard veteran.

Longboat Key
News

By Adam Hughes |
May 6, 2026

Top residential real estate sales for April 20-24 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Longboat Key home on Gulf of Mexico Drive tops the week’s sales at $4.9 million.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
April 13, 2026

Florida Studio Theatre puts its summer improv festival on ice for a year

The wildly popular weekend event will return in 2027 with a spring date.

Arts + Culture

By Lesley Dwyer |
April 1, 2026

DOGE questions Manatee County's capital expenditures, additional staff

The purchase of an administration building in Lakewood Ranch and the expanded Information Outreach department were cited as examples of excessive spending.