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Waterside of Lakewood Ranch might have to wait longer for Sarasota County Schools to build an elementary school there.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • January 7, 2026
Sarasota County reevaluates need for new schools to serve Waterside

Jody Dumas, the executive director of facility services for Sarasota County Schools, said their two properties in Lakewood Ranch might sit empty for longer than anticipated.

  • East County
  • Schools
Leading a wave of new additions to the Mustangs' program, Tristan Sheffield has dominated in his weight class as a freshman.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • February 17, 2026
East County Athlete of the Week: Tristan Sheffield

The freshman has piled up wins since joining Lakewood Ranch High boys wrestling.

  • East County
  • Sports
Gail Cristello will be a featured artist at the Creative Arts Association of Lakewood Ranch's Spring Art Show and Sale March 14 at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 5, 2026
Late start doesn't keep Lakewood Ranch artist from success

Country Club's Gail Cristello will be a featured artist at the Creative Art Association's Spring Art Show and Sale.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Longboat Key Turtle Watch members presented a nearly $12,000 donation to Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium to support rehabilitating sea turtles like Ellie, one of the current residents.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • April 9, 2026
Restaurant collab supports Longboat Key Turtle Watch

Foodies can sample dishes from three iconic Longboat Key restaurants while supporting Longboat Key Turtle Watch.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A rendering of Artscape, an affordable housing artist community planned for the 2300 block of North Tamiami Trail.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 10, 2026
Affordable housing project takes center stage for the arts community

One Stop Housing and the Arts & Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County are teaming up on Artscape, an affordable housing development for members of the arts community.

  • Sarasota
  • 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
Mateau Dalmau, a senior first baseman/pitcher, has been busy on the base paths for Cardinal Mooney baseball. He's headed to Navy in the fall to compete at the NCAA Division I level.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • February 17, 2026
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Mateu Dalmau

Amid Cardinal Mooney baseball's fiery start, the senior has produced at the plate.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The original Owen's Fish Camp in Burns Court defines the quintessential "cottage."
  • By Emma Burke |
  • April 8, 2026
Local cottage-core cafes offer a cozy escape

Step away from the noise and enjoy the vintage charm of the Sarasota area's culinary cottages.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • April 8, 2026
New volunteer board members picked by Town Commission

Four vacancies on three boards were filled by Longboat Key Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Charlie Cannon, Jim Leish, Charles Eldridge, Matt Zito, Dean Friedman and Harold Seegmiller are some of the newest and longest-serving members of the Longboat Key Club Friars, a cohort of golfers who enjoy the game, but also the camaraderie.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 4, 2026
Friars golfers reflect on value of connection ahead of annual gathering

This gathering of golfers has been finding ways to give back to the community over the years, while forging friendships to last among members.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo Credit: John Revisky
  • By Adnan Dedic |
  • March 12, 2026
Sarasota's $30 Million Masterpiece

Adnan Dedic Unveils the Future of Gulf-Front Living

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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Gabbie Hotaling is 11 goals shy of 200 in her career with Lakewood Ranch girls lacrosse, as of April 19, and 17 points away from 300.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • April 20, 2026
East County Athlete of the Week: Gabbie Hotaling

The senior midfielder powered Lakewood Ranch girls lacrosse to a maiden district title.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Ohana seawall is having repairs done in March. The seawall extends into the Gulf, cutting off public beach access as the seawall is part of the Gulf-facing home’s property.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • March 26, 2026
Seawall repairs underway at Ohana

The Ohana estate in Longboat Key has a locally famous seawall that extends into the Gulf and cuts off beach access for the public.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Alisa Pettingell, Eileen Curd and Graci McGillicuddy
  • By Janet Combs |
  • April 12, 2026
Moffitt's Mission Possible luncheon supports new treatments in cancer

The annual event at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens raises funds for Moffitt Cancer Center research.

  • Black Tie
Debbie Trice (left) and Kathy Kelley Ohlrich are the new mayor and vice mayor of Sarasota.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 10, 2025
New mayor calls hiring city manager the first order of business

After two years at the helm of the city, Sarasota Mayor Liz Alpert has passed the gavel to Debbie Trice.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home at 843 Norsta Way was built in 1963 and has two bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,467 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 7, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for April 20-24 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Bay Island home on Norsta Way tops the week’s sales at $4.9 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Gracie, who was trained at Dogs Inc., has returned happiness to the life of Lakewood Ranch's Mark Thornsbrough.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 6, 2026
By the Grace of Dogs Inc., Lakewood Ranch resident sees the light

Detached retinas sent Mark Thornsbrough into darkness and depression, but Gracie the guide dog has restored his passion for life.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A rendering of the new Sarasota Memorial Hospital-North Port.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 3, 2026
Solid bond ratings fuel further health care system expansion

Thanks to favorable ratings that cut the cost of borrowing, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is funding more than $1 billion in expansion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Reported kidnapping debunked by video evidence
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 22, 2026
Reported kidnapping debunked by video evidence

A witness told officers she saw a child "thrown" into a car trunk, which video showed was "horse play." This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Ernie Els reads the green at The Concession during the 2023 World Champions Cup. He's No. 6 on the PGA Tour Champions money standings, as of April 6, and will be active at the Senior PGA Championship.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • April 7, 2026
The PGA Tour Champions could use a jolt of charisma

Without Tiger Woods or Phil Mickelson, the senior circuit has been lacking in that ever-important department.

  • East County
  • Sports
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