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Dustin Dahlquist, the principal at Lakewood Ranch High School, congratulates Karina Lee.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 17, 2024
Lakewood Ranch High School graduates look to the future

After four years of making memories in high school, graduates are ready for the next chapter.

  • East County
  • Schools
The proposed St. Regis Hotel includes 166 rooms, 102 condominiums and a 10,000-square-foot ballroom.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • January 17, 2018
Longboat commission workshop moved for talk of Colony density plans

Commissioners suggest a larger venue for their January workshop in anticipation of a larger-than-usual turnout.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Thunder football team beat LPCA 33-14 on Nov. 10 to win the SSAA Class 4A championship.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 11, 2023
ODA football captures SSAA Class 4A title

The Thunder (6-5) won 33-14 over Lighthouse Private Christian Academy (4-6) at home to capture the championship.

  • East County
  • Sports
Asolo Repertory Theatre is based in FSU Center for the Performing Arts adjacent to The Ringling Museum.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2024
Asolo Repertory Theatre receives $1 million donation

The estate of Mary Jo Reston is the theater company's benefactor.

  • Arts + Culture
Community rallies to raise $17.2 million during Giving Challenge
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • April 10, 2024
Community rallies to raise $17.2 million during Giving Challenge

The Bay Park Conservancy and Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium wound up atop the leaderboard.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Former Lakewood Ranch High and University of Virginia golfer Danny Walker will play in the LECOM Suncoast Classic for the second time in 2024.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 15, 2024
LECOM Suncoast Classic returns this week to Lakewood National

The Korn Ferry Tour will return to the area April 18-21 for its sixth annual Classic with an intriguing field.

  • East County
  • Sports
David Pilston. Photo courtesy of Save Our Seabirds.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 5, 2021
Save Our Seabirds hires first-ever vet

The organization is hosting a virtual fundraiser event to reintroduce people to the facility.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota swimmer Emma Weyant took a bronze medal in the Women's 400-meter Individual Medley at the 2024 Paris Olympics on July 29.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 29, 2024
Sarasota Olympians earn medals in Paris

Four Sarasota-affiliated swimmers and gymnasts took the podium on July 29.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • In Memoriam |
  • July 25, 2024
Harvey I. Steinberg

Harvey Steinberg of Framingham, Mass. and Longboat Key was the beloved husband of the late Arline Steinberg.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Asolo Rep's "Twelve Angry Men: A New Musical" runs through June 9 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 17, 2024
The jury meets jazz in Asolo Rep's 'Twelve Angry Men: A New Musical'

Shouting matches give way to song in contentious deliberations.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The building located at 540 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 12, 2023
Tidewell Foundation puts Longboat office building on market for $3M

The office building currently houses The Paradise Center, Fitness Quest Longboat Key and medical offices.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By The Ronto Group |
  • May 9, 2024
Life at The Owen Golden Gate Point: Between the City and the Sand

Situated in one of downtown Sarasota’s most cherished historic locations, and framed by Sarasota Bay, the gated Owen Golden Gate Point is being developed by The Ronto Group in partnership with Wheelock Street Capital.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Sponsored Content
Ready, set … give!
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • April 3, 2024
Ready, set … give!

Philanthropy is like a sport in Sarasota-Manatee. It is no surprise Sarasota has its own Super Bowl of giving. Turn on your generosity engine.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
This Lake Club home at 8024 Bowspirit Way sold for $3,275,000. It has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,938 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 12, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Oct. 28-Nov. 1 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Bowspirit Way tops the week's sales at $3.28 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Joey Leto (black jersey) gets air while racing on day one of the 2024 USA BMX Sunshine State Nationals at Sarasota BMX.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 11, 2024
Sarasota BMX rider makes his push for Paris Olympics

Joey Leto reflects on Sunshine Nationals and Sarasota BMX's 50th anniversary.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 28, 2017
Pay now, or pay more later

Florida’s building codes show the benefits and savings of practicing disaster avoidance.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Small businesses honored at Sarasota Chamber event
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 24, 2024
Small businesses honored at Sarasota Chamber event

Thirty businesses in 10 different categories were recognized with awards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's CJ Bannister says her eight years in the Air Force are some of the best years of her life. It instilled in her a heart for service not only to the military but the community.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 30, 2024
Lakewood Ranch veteran honored for service to the military and community

Tidewell Foundation honors U.S. Air Force veteran C.J. Bannister.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Unit Ph-1617 condominium at 800 N. Tamiami Trail has two bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and 1,830 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 7, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Oct. 21-25 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Nokomis

A Prestancia home on Boca Pointe Drive tops the week's sales at $1.82 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
McKenzie Hanlon received CJ four years ago from Southeastern Guide Dogs, which in May officially changed its name to Dogs Inc.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • August 23, 2024
Dogs Inc. gives clients more than help. It gives them hope.

Thanks to Dogs Inc., McKenzie Hanlon’s bond with her guide dog, CJ, transformed her life.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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