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By Dana Kampa |
February 3, 2026

Education Center dives into the stories and music of Billy Joel

Biographical historian Susan Benjamin teams up with singer Jay O'Brien to celebrate the life and times of the Piano Man at their latest presentation with The Education Center.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Madison Bierl |
January 25, 2026

Search and rescue dogs attract a crowd at free Lakewood Ranch presentation

K-9 team members show what they can do during an event presented by Lakewood Ranch CERT.

East County
Neighbors

By Lakewood Ranch Medical Center |
January 15, 2026

From a Tragic Accident to a Swift Near-Full Recovery

How Lakewood Ranch Medical Center saved the life of a USF Professor.

East County
Neighbors

Those who want to join the Lakewood Ranch Big Band need to sound off

Polo Run's Chuck Huffine is seeking interested musicians.

East County
Neighbors

By Eric Garwood |
January 18, 2026

Details firm up for Sarasota schools plan

A K-8 and magnet school conversion begins next year at five Sarasota County campuses.

Sarasota
Schools

By Lesley Dwyer |
January 6, 2026

When kids can't afford to play soccer, Lakewood Ranch nonprofit steps forward

The Southwest Florida Premier Football Club fundraises to cover about $100,000 each year.

East County
Neighbors

By S.T. Cardinal |
December 10, 2025

Longboat firefighter receives rare Medal of Honor award for action

Given only twice in the past 15 years, the medal was one of several awards given out at the Longboat Key Fire Department's annual program.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
July 4, 2025

Live Local tower project ups residential units, commercial space

The Sarasota Development Review Committee got its first look at two downtown residential developments: the 18-story mixed-use Adagio and a boutique building in the Rosemary District.

Sarasota
News

By Eric Garwood |
October 22, 2025

Phillippi Creek dredging will begin soon to alleviate flood threats

With permits and contracts finalized, work smoothing the flow of drainage is soon to start.

Sarasota
News

By S.T. Cardinal |
January 16, 2026

Longboat Key coffee shop's success brews expansion

A second Sips, with the exact name still to be determined, will open where Turtle Coffee Bar once operated.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Lesley Dwyer |
January 7, 2026

New county facilities headed for Lakewood Ranch area in 2026

Manatee County has multiple projects slated for Lena Road and Premier Sports Campus North.

East County
News

By Jack Nelson |
December 30, 2025

The top 10 Sarasota sports moments of 2025

Reflecting on a year of championships, standout athletes and more across the area.

Sarasota
Sports

By Jack Nelson |
February 11, 2026

Sarasota High graduate proudly wears rival colors

Mark Sobolewski seems poised to succeed as new Riverview High baseball coach.

Sarasota
Sports

By Mark Gordon |
February 5, 2026

Urban planner shares bold ideas to solve flooding on St. Armands

An urban planner takes a big-picture look at solving one of the region's most vexing issues: flooding on St. Armands Circle.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
January 6, 2026

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Jan. 8-14

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Emily Leinfuss |
February 4, 2026

Siesta Key Chamber’s new leader takes the helm

Homegrown CEO Sarah Firstenberger brings fresh ideas and steady leadership to the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

By S.T. Cardinal |
September 12, 2025

Free permits for Longboat storm damage likely to extend

Going against staff recommendation, town commissioners said they plan to introduce a resolution that will keep the permit fee waiver for hurricane-related repairs through December.