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By Carter Weinhofer |
April 2, 2024

Commissioners agree on largest reasonable Longboat Key library

An enhanced library would be nearly 10,000 square feet, part of which will need to be funded through private donors.

Longboat Key
News

In Memoriam |
January 4, 2023

George L. Spoll

George L. Spoll, 89, of Longboat Key, FL, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2022, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital following a period of declining health.

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

By Liz Ramos |
May 15, 2024

East Bradenton students named winners in playwright program

The three students' plays will be performed at the Florida Studio Theatre's Young Playwrights Festival.

East County
Schools

By Jay Heater |
October 27, 2022

Days numbered for historic Mixon Fruit Farms in Bradenton

After crushing agricultural factors hit Florida, owners Janet and Dean Mixon say they will listen to offers for their farmland.

East County
News

By Adrian Moore |
May 11, 2022

Not learning from history on affordable housing

The labor market in Sarasota is adjusting all the time — and fairly quickly.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Harry Sayer |
June 15, 2022

Sarasota RC Squadron trains locals in model aviation

The RC aircraft club has members flying their planes across Rothenbach Park daily.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Spencer Fordin |
February 4, 2022

Trabas build life out of love for music and each other

Forget love at first sight. For Sarasota Orchestra couple Betsy and Fernando Traba, it was more like love at first sound.

Arts + Culture

By Sten Spinella |
August 28, 2019

The Shore restaurant trains staff, inches toward opening

The establishment gained a temporary certificate of occupancy to conduct personnel activity.

Longboat Key
News

By Harry Sayer |
January 23, 2023

Familiar Faces: Rogelio Capote

Rogelio Capote — CAN Community Health's social figure — talks about his experiences in Sarasota from out of college to now.

Black Tie

By Observer Staff |
July 4, 2024

SPD mourns the loss of K-9 officer

Retired K-9 Bronson served with Officer Jacob Nelson from 2014 to 2021.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
May 10, 2024

Sarasota teacher adopts dog her class met on field trip

Maloney was a special guest during a performance of "The Call of the Wild" at the Van Wezel.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
October 5, 2023

Everybody knows your name at the Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks Club

While the Elks is a social club, it's also a charitable organization.

East County
Neighbors

By Jay Heater |
April 4, 2023

Willis Smith Construction CEO looks back on 35 years of growth

David Sessions has led the Lakewood Ranch-based firm to its status as a giant in the building industry.

East County
Business

By Lesley Dwyer |
March 25, 2023

Taste of the Keys Fashion Show stars Longboat Key officials

Town commissioners and Fire Chief Paul Dezzi strutted in support of the Garden Club's Town Center Green beautification project.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
September 25, 2022

The UPS Store in Lakewood Ranch celebrates grand opening

The UPS Store on Lorraine Road and State Road 70 completed its opening Sept. 24 with puppies from Nate's Honor Animal Rescue greeting customers.

East County
Business

By Ryan Kohn |
July 5, 2023

Lakewood Ranch, East County coaches regroup and recover during the summer break

East County high school coaches take different approaches to the offseason months.

East County
Sports

By Lesley Dwyer |
January 24, 2024

Lease termination settlement costs Manatee County $375,000

Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches, a child and family services nonprofit, originally requested $2.96 million in compensation after its lease was terminated.