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By Jay Heater |
May 6, 2026

Don't judge Manatee County candidates solely on campaign contributions

Developers and builders have every right to contribute to candidates that represent their best interests.

East County
Opinion

By Jack Nelson |
May 5, 2026

East County Athlete of the Week: Sarai Castro

The freshman center fielder/left fielder led Braden River High softball to a district championship.

East County
Sports

By Eric Garwood |
April 21, 2026

Man arrested in deadly Manatee County crash

An 18-year-old from Cocoa was booked on vehicular homicide charges in Monday's Interstate 75 incident.

East County
News

By Madison Bierl |
April 29, 2026

Lakewood Ranch High JROTC program loses longtime leaders

Lt. Col. Richard Roller and Master Sgt. William Cassidy, who are retiring, say they prepare students for any career they choose.

East County
Schools

By S.T. Cardinal |
April 8, 2026

Longboat has a Bradenton Beach traffic problem

For Longboat Key residents and employees trying to get to the mainland from the north end, beach traffic is a headache and getting worse each year.

Longboat Key
News

By Jack Nelson |
May 13, 2026

Local rower-turned-Division I athlete returns to area for Big 12 Championships

Old Dominion's Sophie Bell, a Lakewood Ranch High graduate, will be competing at Nathan Benderson Park.

East County
Sports

By Madison Bierl |
May 2, 2026

Expert cast teaches fishing lessons in Lakewood Ranch

One hundred and forty kids attended the Youth and Teen Fishing Seminar by the Lakewood Ranch Anglers Club to learn the basics of fishing.

East County
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
May 10, 2026

Be Fabulous Music & Arts Pride Fest held at Selby Five Points Park

The event hosted by the Fabulous Arts Foundation showcased LGBTQ+ artists and connected community members downtown after making its return there last year.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
April 30, 2026

Elections forge ahead with revamped Supervisor of Elections office

Manatee County’s Scott Farrington will get his first major tests after winning a high-profile election in 2024.

East County
News

By Jack Nelson |
May 6, 2026

Dick Vitale reminds us, once more, pediatric cancer research matters

The $21 million raised at the 21st annual Dick Vitale Gala represents a major victory for an ever-important cause.

Sarasota
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
April 1, 2026

Citywide speed limits set at 20 mph on local streets

As part of Sarasota's traffic calming plan development, local street speed limits are capped at 20 miles per hour, faster for collector and arterial roads.

Sarasota
News

By S.T. Cardinal |
May 6, 2026

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 Dana Kampa |
May 13, 2026

Longboat sweets shop owner pens Hollywood-centric book

Gary Hagen, owner of Elegant Lady Cheesecake Parlor, has brought his love for Hollywood from the shop to the written page with his first book.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

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.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
March 4, 2026

Nighttime fire rescue just another day on the job for officers

Sarasota police officers didn't wake up "expecting to be a hero" on Feb. 20, but a house fire pressed them into action.

Sarasota
News

By Matt Walsh |
April 29, 2026

Tax collector's money grab

Mike Moran needs cash to "modernize" his operations. His target: taking money from the schools, in spite of what voters approved.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
May 6, 2026

Woman smells a scam with fake nude photos threat

Believing she was texting with the famous action star, a woman gives bank information to "Keanu Reeves" in extortion scam. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By S.T. Cardinal |
March 20, 2026

Longboat Key's Cops, Cars & Coffee rescheduled

The event where residents can show off their cars and meet and greet with officers while having a coffee will now be held in April.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
May 13, 2026

Witness breaks up a fight in a rolling vehicle

A man who says another driver robbed him of cash in a store parking light jumped in and fought as he tried to drive away. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By S.T. Cardinal |
April 12, 2026

Fire Department turns Ford Focus into convertible for training

Longboat Key Fire Rescue brought out the heavy equipment for a training exercise to pull a dummy from the back seat of an overturned vehicle.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

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