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Sarasota's Alyssa Freniere, Beate “Mama G” Goldstein and Blair Sellers are the people behind the new Mama G's location at University Town Center.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • January 13, 2026
New German bakery, coffeehouse rises at University Town Center

Mama G's opened its doors of a new Sarasota-Bradenton location on Dec. 15 under the leadership of two 26-year-old managing partners.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Junior guard Jadyn Watts takes the ball downcourt for Cardinal Mooney girls basketball during a Jan. 17 game against The Villages Charter. After transferring from Sickles, she has been a top scorer amid an up-and-down season for the Cougars.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • January 21, 2026
Cardinal Mooney girls basketball learns troubles of title defense

The reigning FHSAA Class 3A state champion has struggled to stay in the win column but is starting to piece together the puzzle.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Longboat Key Town Commission met for a public hearing Monday, Sept. 8 where the commission gave unanimous initial approval for the 2026 fiscal year budget, which will take effect Oct. 1 if commission gives final approval at the Sept. 22 public hearing.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • September 10, 2025
Town advances first vote in favor of 2026 budget

Staff pay raises and unchanged property taxes highlight the next fiscal year Longboat Key town budget.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"The Choir of Man" brings a performing pub to the stage of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 11.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 3, 2026
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Feb. 5-11

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Tal Siddique is this year's chair of the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 14, 2026
Manatee County explores idea of adopting a charter

New Commission Chair Tal Siddique says a charter can give residents more control of their county.

  • East County
  • News
Firefighter paramedic Aaron Maness and Training Captain David Eggleston raise their hands to recite an oath before receiving their badges. The two had already completed their training but had not officially received their badges in a ceremony. Maness was later awarded the Medal of Honor by Fire Chief Paul Dezzi.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • December 10, 2025
Longboat firefighter receives rare Medal of Honor award for action

Given only twice in the past 15 years, the medal was one of several awards given out at the Longboat Key Fire Department's annual program.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This Lake Club home at 15315 Anchorage Place sold for $6,295,000. Built in 2024, it has five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,997 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 29, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for 2025 in Lakewood Ranch

A home in The Lake Club leads the year's top sales at $6.3 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Country Club member Bob Smith, Lifestyle Director Tonya Jansson, and General Manager Ryan Glenn show a check for $102,200 raised through Heritage Cares' Lakewood Ranch Cares — Five Days of Giving initiative.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 24, 2025
Lakewood Ranch comes forward as a community of giving

A lot of good done by area nonprofits and organizations goes unnoticed.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Gulf of Mexico Drive isn't just Longboat Key's main street — it is its only street
  • 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
An e-biker rides south on the sidewalk parallel to Gulf of Mexico Drive. The town of Longboat Key is having initial discussions about writing a new ordinance to regulate the use of e-bikes to increase public safety.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • December 3, 2025
E-bike regulation considered by Longboat Key

With the rise in popularity of e-bikes, Longboat Key is mulling an ordinance to manage the rising mode of transportation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Evan Rowe has distinguished himself in the 165-pound weight class this season and carries aspirations of a top-three finish in March's FHSAA individual championships.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • January 19, 2026
East County Athlete of the Week: Evan Rowe

The Braden River senior wrestler ranks No. 2 in the state for the 165-pound weight class.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ben Stahl's "Thunder on the Beach" is on display at Ringling College of Art and Design through April 11.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 28, 2026
Two exhibits trace the origins of the Sarasota Artist Colony

After World War II, veterans flocked to Sarasota and formed a tight-knit community of creators.

  • Arts + Culture
The T/S Motorsports / Marine Technology boat piloted by Taylor Scism of Missouri and Johnny Tomlinson of North Miami, Florida passes crowds of spectators on the beach.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • November 12, 2025
Uncertainty engulfs Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix for 2026

The P1 Offshore event celebrated its 40th anniversary here in 2024 but was canceled for 2025.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Bonnie Michaels, literacy coach at Alta Vista Elementary School, helps students Deja (5th grade), Gianni (4th grade), Yoselyn (1st grade) and Andre (2nd grade) try out the new book vending machine. Sarasota Yacht Club youth board members coordinated the installation to help promote strong reading habits.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • January 18, 2026
Reading comes with a fun twist via new book vending machine

Members of the Sarasota Yacht Club's youth program took the lead in installing the machine at Alta Vista Elementary School to promote reading habits.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The mobile Sarasota Learning Center can be deployed anywhere in the city, and can even be used as emergency shelter if needed.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 12, 2026
Police department debuts mobile Sarasota Learning Center

Sarasota Police Department's new tech-rich trailer will be deployed by the Community Relations Division to take technology to many who don't have access.

  • Sarasota
  • News
All sidewalk murals at Avenue of Art in Burns Court have been removed per order of the Florida Department of Transportation, including this one by artist Beck Lane.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 28, 2025
YourObserver.com's most-read stories of 2025 typically connected with deeper issues

Big-picture issues, such as new trash cans and disappearing art, strike a chord with readers. But there were exceptions in this year's top headlines.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The property at 2513 Bayshore Road in Nokomis sold for $5.5 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 8, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for Dec. 15-19 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A two-property sale in Nokomis tops the week's sales at $5.5 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Gavin Henderson ranks No. 5 in the state for scoring, as of Jan. 23, while playing for a charter school basketball program that's only in its second season.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • January 28, 2026
College hoops hopeful sticks it out at Lakewood Ranch Prep

Gavin Henderson, a junior guard, has powered the boys basketball program through its second season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jasmine Ramirez, 14, is now recovering from the amputation of her 174-pound leg that was performed at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg on Dec. 11.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • January 28, 2026
Amputation of her 174-pound left leg gives Manatee County teen a new life

Braden River Middle student Jasmine Ramirez suffered with an overgrowth syndrome that had impacted most of her young life.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kensington Kotuby has etched her name into the Kids World Records book for the longest time doing Skip-It jumps in the girls' 10-12 year old division.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • January 15, 2026
Local 10-year-old becomes Kids World Record holder

Kensington Kotuby accomplished an unprecedented feat with 1,154 Skip-It jumps in 15 minutes and 29 seconds.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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