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The green rectangle on the top is where the homes would be clustered.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 21, 2026
80-home project gets thumbs down from the Manatee Planning Commission

Bradenton Estates II is being proposed near the intersection of 18th Avenue East and Morgan Johnson Road.

  • East County
  • News
Senior forward/defender Rheanne Fleming looks for a pass during the FHSAA Class 6A-Region 3 championship Feb. 17 between Lakewood Ranch and East Lake. It proved to be the Mustangs' final win of 2025-26.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • February 23, 2026
Lakewood Ranch girls soccer falls short of state final

Facing the nation's No. 5-ranked team, the Mustangs were shut out for the first time all season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Morgan Bettes Angell and Paul Benjamin thought a blues festival in Lakewood Ranch would be sustainable on an annual basis, but after two years, it is out.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 11, 2026
When it comes to the blues festival, we blew it in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival promoter says he will move the festival to G.T. Bray for 2026.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Longboat Key Fire Department personnel extricated the 80-year-old driver from a wrecked SUV on Tuesday on the north end of the island.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 4, 2026
Driver's medical issue likely led to Longboat Key crash, police say

Tuesday's wreck on the north end of the island also knocked out power to a few homes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ava Donoghue is sophomore class president at Booker High School.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 28, 2026
Booker High School student breaks stigma and barriers with Booker Basics

The initiative by Sophomore Class President Ava Donoghue provides free feminine products in girls' bathrooms throughout the school.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Pat O'Connell, Brenda Baril, Beth Scheible and Kim Lawrence said winning the championship Swing for the Cure annual golf day on Feb. 24 was especially meaningful to them, considering Lawrence is a cancer survivor.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 25, 2026
Swing for the Cure unites golfers in fight against breast cancer

The annual golf fundraiser supports Breast Health Sarasota, which recently surpassed $750,000 in contributions to support community members with cancer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Florian Blummel shows off his artistic bicycle moves that you should not try at home in your driveway.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • February 25, 2026
Circus Sarasota is still the one

This year's edition features stars with awards, TV appearances and Guinness World Records.

  • Arts + Culture
Longboat Key Police Department.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • December 26, 2025
Show off your cars, enjoy coffee at LKPD community event

The Longboat Key Police Department invites community members out for "Cops, Cars and Coffee" after the holidays.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Alex Bates of Riverview track and field is a reigning FHSAA regional and district champion for pole vault. Four meets into his senior season, he's already notched a pair of first-place finishes.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • March 17, 2026
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Alex Bates

The reigning state runner-up in FHSAA Class 4A for pole vault placed first at the Ram Invitational.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Fourth grader Ava O'Mahoney of 4-H and her mother Megan O'Mahoney spend time with Clover.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 15, 2026
Kids showcase agricultural skills amid carnival fun at Sarasota County Fair

Community members managed to enjoy some rides and roller coasters, while students from local groups showcased their hard work.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The subaqueous wastewater pipeline was damaged by corrosion from resting against a log or tree stump, spilling about 11 million gallons of sewage before being repaired, according to a Longboat Key permit support document.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • April 7, 2026
Wastewater pipeline to remain after replacement installed

Longboat Key’s subaqueous wastewater pipeline project is set to begin this summer, and the old pipe may have a future use.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
One martini, one daiquiri and three beers
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 25, 2026
One martini, one daiquiri and three beers

A man told an officer he suspected he was drugged after an evening of drinking left him disoriented and blacked out. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
DeSantis has better policy than rhetoric on data centers
  • By Adrian Moore, Max Gulker |
  • March 11, 2026
DeSantis has better policy than rhetoric on data centers

Gov. Ron DeSantis is eager to be seen as a crusader against data centers, but the major piece of legislation on data centers connected to his AI Bill of Rights enables building to continue while addressing major concerns.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Jim and Ellen Kelleher take in the breeze from Sarasota Bay while socializing at the March 3 St. Armands Key Residents Association dinner at the Sarasota Yacht Club.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 6, 2026
St. Armands residents hone long-term, community-based vision

The annual dinner recognized residents Mike Adkinson and Mary Lynn Cheatham for their contributions to the St. Armands community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Artist Alissa Silvers created the poster to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Art Center Sarasota.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • March 18, 2026
Arts Center Sarasota turns 100 and brings back its Beaux Arts Ball to celebrate

The gallery and education center has served as a magnet for artists of all ages and abilities for a century.

  • Arts + Culture
Debra Williams (standing left) and Penny Gold (standing right) were picked as mayor and vice mayor, respectively, at Longboat Key’s Town Commission meeting Monday, March 23.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • March 24, 2026
Williams picked as mayor, Gold as vice mayor of Longboat Key Town Commission

District 4 Commissioner Debra Williams will serve a one-year term as mayor, replacing Ken Schneier in the position.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County Commissioner Tal Siddique was picked in a 4-3 vote by the commission to serve as chair in 2026.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • December 15, 2025
Tal Siddique selected as chair of Manatee County Commission

Elected in 2024, the commissioner representing Longboat Key, Anna Maria and downtown Bradenton was chosen as chair in a 4-3 vote.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Executive directors Brian Walton, Jessica Ryherd and Amy Steinhauser respectively from Save Our Seabirds, Feeding Empty Little Tummies, Inc. and The Paradise Center, pitched their future development ideas to attendees at the inaugural Longboat Key 100 fundraiser Feb. 17 at The Resort at Longboat Key Club.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 22, 2026
Inaugural fundraiser awards $100K to combat childhood hunger

Attendees at the first Longboat Key 100 fundraiser heard from Save Our Seabirds, The Paradise Center and Feeding Empty Little Tummies.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bella Toscano is one of two Mustangs, as of April 3, hitting over .450, but also boasts the lowest ERA among her teammates.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • April 6, 2026
East County Athlete of the Week: Bella Toscano

The sophomore pitcher/first baseman leads Lakewood Ranch High softball on both sides of the ball.

  • East County
  • Sports
Longboat Key Mayor Ken Schneier struck the gavel for the last time Monday after 14 years of volunteer service on town boards and the commission.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • March 4, 2026
Ken Schneier strikes gavel for final time

Longboat Key Mayor Ken Schneier struck the gavel for the last time Monday after 14 years of volunteer service on town boards and the commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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