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Accidental drowning confirmed in Manatee disappearance
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 14, 2025
Accidental drowning confirmed in Manatee disappearance

A teenager ran from a car traveling along Interstate 75 in August.

  • East County
  • News
J. Paul Nicholas and David Cantor star in "A Tailor Near Me" at Florida Studio Theatre through Feb. 15.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 30, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Jan. 1-7

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The second floor of the Lakewood Ranch Library could open as early as April 2026.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 29, 2025
Lakewood Ranch Library's second floor could be built out by April

The second floor buildout is one of several projects Manatee County Libraries has slated for the upcoming year.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River High School junior Mystique Quinones shakes hands with Dave Daily, post commander for VFW Post 12055, as she receives her $100 reward for her essay which answered the question “How are you showing patriotism and support for our country?”
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • December 16, 2025
Essay contest winners named by VFW Post 12055 Braden River

Of the seven winners for this year's Voice of Democracy essay contest, six of them are Braden River High School students, and five are part of JROTC.

  • East County
  • Schools
Sarasota Cops Corner: The Best of 2025
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2025
Sarasota Cops Corner: The Best of 2025

With bar fights, nudes and "people trippin," Cops Corner yields another wacky year and shows just what the Sarasota Police Department has to deal with.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By The Sarasota Ballet |
  • December 11, 2025
Monday’s Child is Fair of Face

The Sarasota Ballet performs Jazz Calendar, Divertimento No. 15, and Mozartiana - December 19 & 20 at the Sarasota Opera House.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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U.S. Rep. Greg Steube at Sarasota Military Academy in July 2025.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • November 4, 2025
Rep. Steube to headline 2025-26 speakers for Longboat Republican Club

After taking the slow summer season off, the Republican Club of Longboat Key is kicking off its slate of monthly meetings on Nov. 12 at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor |
  • December 25, 2025
FINANCIAL FOCUS® Managing Risk at Different Stages of Life

What sort of risk should you take when you're investing? It depends on where you are in life.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
Greenbrook's David, Hannah and Jaime Marco all had a part in creating Jaime Marco's new book “Unfunkt: Quiet the Noise. Ignite the Light.”
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • December 12, 2025
Readers can shed the funk with Lakewood Ranch author's 'Unfunkt'

Greenbrook's Jaime Marco wrote the book to let others know they can make a positive impact on their lives.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Marfil Trejo, the command sergeant major for the Braden River High Raiders, crosses the rope bridge at the Florida High School JROTC Raider State Championship on Nov. 15.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • November 22, 2025
Braden River JROTC team wins state title

The team of eight boys and five girls win four of five events.

  • East County
  • Schools
The Southwest Florida Premier Football Club grants about $100,000 worth of scholarships every year to its players.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 6, 2026
When kids can't afford to play soccer, Lakewood Ranch nonprofit steps forward

The Southwest Florida Premier Football Club fundraises to cover about $100,000 each year.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center has 120 beds and is operated by a subsidiary of national health care provider Universal Health Services.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 13, 2025
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center scores third A in a row

Leapfrog's top score in twice-a-year schedule is the first under the management of new CEO Robbert Anderson.

  • East County
  • News
Kevontay Hugan (10) and Le'Darien Smith (33) look to their sideline before a play during the regional final between Booker and Nature Coast Tech. The two seniors are part of a Tornado defense which has allowed only three touchdowns in its last six games.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • December 3, 2025
Department of Defense: Booker High football stands tall

Behind a lock-down defensive unit, the Tornadoes are two wins away from their first state title.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
State Senator Jim Boyd (R-Bradenton) receives a round of applause at a ceremony where he was unanimously picked to serve as Senate President for the 2026-28 legislative term.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • October 22, 2025
Bradenton State Senator Jim Boyd picked as FL Senate president

In his address to the Florida Senate Caucus, Boyd said he has a vision for Florida where “every person has the chance to prosper,” “families feel safe in their neighborhoods” and businesses are empowered to grow.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Matthew Hardee, 11, changes a tire.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 16, 2025
Scout troops learn automotive skills with Suncoast Technical College

Local Scouting America groups are in a partnership with the Sarasota college to teach the youth skills in technical trades.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Martha McKlveen, a Nate's Honor Animal Rescue Center volunteer and donor, is eager for Kitty City to be able to support more cats that are in need, just like the over 1,000 she has fostered since 2009.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • December 9, 2025
Kitty City built at Nate's Honor with $250,000 donation from volunteer

Martha McKlveen is passionate about cats, especially those who have issues that keep them from being adopted.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jolly (Flynn Nolen, center) is surrounded by the other characters including Candy (Christiana Allison), Mrs. Claus (Jillian Hurley), Jangle (Ray Barber), Tinsel (Vanessa Smith), Jingle (Mareece Love) and Santa Claus (Dellan Short).
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 9, 2025
'Deck the Halls' celebrates the holidays, Sarasota-style

The annual production by Florida Studio Theatre has become a holiday tradition for audiences.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Police Officer Michael Pietron uses a radar to check speeds on the Ringling Causeway.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 9, 2025
State grant helps SPD focus on dangerous drivers

The Sarasota Police Department has received a $142,000 grant for a high-visibility traffic enforcement campaign.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The damage to Whitaker Gateway Park from hurricanes Helene and Milton is estimated at $1.5 million.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 4, 2025
City park hurricane repairs estimated at $12.45 million

In addition to $12.45 million in repairs to city parks and piers, Sarasota's Parks and Recreation Department budget also took a nearly $200,000 hit in lost revenues following the 2024 storms.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Lake Manatee EMS station is due for a replacement. EMS moved into the space in 1982.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 8, 2025
Site for a new Lake Manatee EMS station is under fire

Manatee County commissioners are not in favor of a site that borders Lake Manatee and Lake Manatee State Park.

  • East County
  • News
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