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By Liz Ramos |
May 28, 2023

Lakewood Ranch High mourns death of physics teacher

Dan Goodman is remembered for his NASA career and dedication to his students and family.

East County
Schools

By Petra Rivera |
July 18, 2023

Love for Longboat inspires beach mural adored by tourists, residents

New residents Leighton Allenby and Michele De Luce created beach art out of more than 500 pounds of seashells.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Spencer Fordin |
May 10, 2022

This Week in A+E: May 12-18

There's dance, comedy, theater and virtuoso performances dotting the schedule in an action-packed week for art in Sarasota.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Nat Kaemmerer |
September 30, 2020

Longboat Key Chamber meets once more for Networking @ Noon

The group met in person for the first time since February.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Matt Walsh |
September 12, 2021

An untold story of Sept. 11

In the 43-year history of the "Longboat Observer," two staffers' involvement in Longboat Key's connection to that horrible tragedy will forever tie them and the newspaper to history.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Cassidy Alexander |
September 13, 2017

County approves agreements for Braves training facility

Now that all parties have approved the agreements, the project can get started after more than a year of planning.

Sarasota
News

By Ryan Kohn |
August 9, 2022

East County Athlete of the Week: Jaxon Brown

The Lakewood Ranch-based golfer went undefeated Aug. 1-2 at the Junior Florida Cup at Sara Bay Country Club, helping the South team capture victory.

East County
Sports

By Pam Eubanks |
June 15, 2016

Medallion considers three plans

The 20-acre project is wedged between I-75 and Town Center Parkway.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
June 7, 2023

Man complains about loud music from South Lido Key

Officers can't pinpoint the source of noise and could take no action. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Liz Ramos |
April 1, 2023

Families enjoy annual EGGstravaganza at Waterside Park in Lakewood Ranch

Children have different strategies when it comes to trying to collect the most eggs in the annual Lakewood Ranch egg hunt.

East County
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
January 6, 2023

Sarasota city leaders side with Bath & Racquet redeveloper in appeal

With a 4-1 vote, commissioners have decided that neighbors opposed to the project failed to reach "aggrieved" status.

Sarasota
News

By Jay Heater |
March 23, 2023

Lakewood Ranch adds two small, exclusive neighborhoods

John Cannon fires off his new designs for neighborhoods Monarch Acres and Kingfisher Estates, which will offer a combined 21 homes, starting at $3 million.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
June 22, 2023

Home prices resist post-pandemic decline, say local Realtors

Realtor.com recently ranked Sarasota No. 5 among markets where home prices are declining fastest. But local real estate professionals say the data tells a different story.

Sarasota
News

By Marty Fugate |
August 18, 2023

When you’re craving a slice, these local eateries bake the best pizzas

In Lakewood Ranch, the sky is the limit for pizza possibilities.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Liz Ramos |
May 9, 2022

Tribute to Heroes parade to return to Lakewood Ranch

After a two-year layoff due to the pandemic, more than 75 groups are expected to march in the parade at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.

East County
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
June 18, 2023

Animals and humans mingle at Big Cat Habitat's Liger Luau

The fundraising event showcased the many residents of Big Cat Habitat & Gulf Coast Sanctuary.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Mark Gordon |
November 15, 2022

Lakewood Ranch Community Fund hires its first director

Adrienne Bookhamer, the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund’s first executive director, is excited about shining a light on the dozens of organizations helping regional residents.

East County
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
December 4, 2022

Fair market rents in Sarasota region up nearly 35% over 2019

Although home prices are stabilizing, fair market rents in the North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton metro area are up by 34.5% over 2019 as market pressures continue in the wake of the pandemic.