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By Lesley Dwyer |
November 15, 2025

Lakewood Ranch Main Street motors past a milestone

Some tenants have left. Others have been there for 10, or even 20, years. Amid the changes, Main Street at Lakewood Ranch maintains its original calling: a go-to gathering spot.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
November 30, 2025

New county court records storage facility is on the way

The Sarasota County Commission approves a lease-to-purchase plan for a new, legal documents storage building closer to the downtown court complex.

Sarasota
News

By Dana Kampa |
November 17, 2025

St. Mary market fundraiser on Longboat features holiday finds

Proceeds from the Christmas bazaar go toward supporting the Women's Guild outreach, including through scholarships.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
December 3, 2025

Big Top to open expanded brew house at Sarasota's Fruitville Commons

An upgraded brewing system will more than triple Big Top's beer production.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Ian Swaby |
October 22, 2025

Tuttle Elementary gets moving with hip-hop educational theater

Performing artists and educator Paige Hernandez, the current artist in residence with Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation, visited the school.

Sarasota
Schools

By Dana Kampa |
December 1, 2025

Christmas comes early to Longboat's north end

Attendees packed the grounds of Longboat Island Chapel on Nov. 30 for the opening evening of Christmas in the Garden.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Madison Bierl |
December 7, 2025

Lakewood Ranch music fans aren't crying the blues after festival

Seven blues bands entertained a crowd of about 800 at Waterside Park.

East County
Neighbors

By Jack Nelson |
December 15, 2025

East County Athlete of the Week: Kelis McGrady

The junior averaged a double-double through Braden River's first eight games of 2025-26.

East County
Sports

By Jack Nelson |
December 23, 2025

East Manatee County high school athletes of 2025

The Observer sports columnist reflects on the area's champions, record-breakers and competitors who stood above all others.

East County
Sports

By S.T. Cardinal |
December 3, 2025

Turtles born on Longboat return home to nest decades later

Using brain-embedded magnetite crystals, sea turtles will make a 10,000-mile trek as adults back to their birthplace to nest.

Longboat Key
News

By Dana Kampa |
December 22, 2025

Longboat's Hope Seeds nears 10 years of giving back

Volunteers with the group credit organizer Ann Quackenbush with knowing how to get the job done.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
November 1, 2025

Outback Steakhouse opens in Lakewood Ranch on Nov. 11

The popular Australian-themed restaurant will open on the corner of State Road 70 and Crossland Trail on Nov. 11.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Lesley Dwyer |
December 10, 2025

Harbor58 breaks ground on $4.5 million housing project in Manatee County

The East County nonprofit supports young adults who have aged out of foster care.

East County
Neighbors

By Marty Fugate |
January 14, 2026

Sarasota Art Museum showcases Janet Echelman's colorful fiber works

Some of the large installations were inspired by the nets of Indian fishermen.

Arts + Culture

By Dana Kampa |
December 5, 2025

Hope Seeds seeks extra hands

Increased need in Caribbean regions means Christ Church of Longboat Key is seeking extra volunteers to pack seeds.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Jack Nelson |
November 24, 2025

Cardinal Mooney grad builds his own lacrosse training school

At just 25, Vinny Mercadante is quickly becoming a premier private lacrosse coach, one of the few in the state.

East County
Sports

By Ian Swaby |
October 20, 2025

Firefighters turn up the heat at chili cook-off

The 25th annual Morton's Firehouse Chili Cook-Off brought together various fire departments for chili-making competition and camaraderie.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
November 26, 2025

Keep the wonder alive during the most wonderful time of the year

From twinkling lights to festive music to caroling on a trolley, there's something for everyone in this holiday sampler of eight events.

Arts + Culture

By S.T. Cardinal |
December 1, 2025

Reed Medical Group finds a new Longboat Key home

Dr. James Reed and his team of physicians move from temporary home at the Tidewell Building to the Shops of Bay Isles complex.

Longboat Key
Business

By Observer Staff |
December 19, 2025

Traffic cleared after fire, bridge malfunction in Sarasota, Longboat

Sarasota and Longboat Key both experienced traffic tie-ups during the lunch hour.

Longboat Key
News

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