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By Observer Staff |
March 13, 2026

January Sarasota County tourism slips 12.7%

In January 2026, Sarasota County attracted 68,900 visitors, down 10,000 from last year.

Sarasota
News

By S.T. Cardinal |
April 14, 2026

Roundabout planned for southern gateway to Longboat Key

A roundabout on Longboat Club Road, at the foot of New Pass Bridge, pops up in planning documents but is still a long ways off.

Longboat Key
News

By Eric Snider |
May 22, 2026

These entrepreneurial families launched their new ventures right here at home

In Lakewood Ranch, ideas sparked at kitchen tables and backyard gatherings are taking root — and growing into something more.

East County
Business

By Lesley Dwyer |
February 3, 2026

Lakewood Ranch neighborhood recycles old items into community grants

The Lake Club Women's Giving Circle partnered with a nonprofit consignment store to fundraise.

East County
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
March 12, 2026

Airport cites incentives, lower costs to airlines as key to explosive growth

The cost of doing business for airlines is significantly lower at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport than others in the region, a key contributor to its rapid growth.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
May 21, 2026

Dream Oaks Camp opens near Rye Preserve just in time for summer

Manatee County gave the Foundation for Dreams a 10-year lease for $10, but the campus needed an overhaul.

East County
News

In Memoriam |
April 9, 2026

Thomas H Wentz

Thomas H Wentz, III, 82, passed away on February 6, 2026. Born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on May 31, 1943, to Thomas H Wentz and Mary Jane Miller Wentz.

Sarasota
Tributes & Obituaries

By Madison Bierl |
May 21, 2026

Happiness Circle helps find light at the end of the tunnel

The newly formed club is led by Nevriye Yesil, who has a Master's degree in happiness studies. It is meant to help members embrace what life has to offer every day.

East County
Neighbors

By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
May 18, 2026

Duff's Famous Wings

Bringing an authentic taste of Buffalo New York to the Gulf Coast, Duff’s serves up the legendary wings that made Buffalo famous.

Arts + Entertainment
Spotlight Partners

Application tweaks aim to streamline permitting process

Longboat Key’s Planning, Zoning and Building Department has introduced a checklist, intake coordinator and file naming conventions for building applications.

Longboat Key
News

By Mark Gordon |
May 15, 2026

Manatee County economic development evolves

An organization dedicated to boosting the local economy was in a pickle late last year. Lakewood Ranch executive Amanda Parrish was the right person, at the right time, to make things right.

East County
News

By Madison Bierl |
April 11, 2026

Lakewood Ranch Block Party features 70 local businesses, builders and clubs

The Lakewood Ranch Block Party, which was a collaboration between Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance, Lakewood Ranch Community Activities and Lakewood Ranch Communities, took place April 10.

East County
Neighbors

By Elizabeth King |
April 16, 2026

Sarasota restaurant closing on Main Street seeks new space

Element will shutter its current location downtown in late April.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Su Byron |
May 19, 2026

Let the kids blossom creatively this summer at one of these art camps

These summer camps for children and teens open the door to self-expression, skill-building and the joy of discovery.

Arts + Culture

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
May 12, 2026

Sarasota artist travels the globe painting outdoors

With his studio in The Landings, Vladislav Yeliseyev's world knows no boundaries.

Arts + Culture

By Jack Nelson |
May 21, 2026

These Longboat Key family members have spring in their step

ODA pole vaulter Zoe Buller looks to follow in the footsteps of her parents, who were accomplished track and field athletes.

East County
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
April 16, 2026

Condo group panel decries outcome of Downtown Master Plan

A panel discussion arranged by the Downtown Sarasota Condominium Association largely decried development enabled by the 2020 Downtown Master Plan.

Sarasota
News

By S.T. Cardinal |
February 9, 2026

New impact fee may replace land acquisition fees

The town of Longboat Key hopes to replace the land acquisition fee with one that would cost developers less and go toward upgrading existing parks and recreation facilities.