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By S.T. Cardinal |
November 2, 2025

Raccoon walks away after hit by car as police look on

A security guard chased a group of fishing kids for three-plus hours. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Eric Garwood |
September 9, 2025

Sarasota County sides with auditor on no stormwater rate hikes

Sarasota leaders heard about a new approach to weighing drainage projects.

Sarasota
News

By Jack Nelson |
November 18, 2025

Coach brings high energy and intensity to Lakewood Ranch boys basketball

The former Florida State graduate assistant looks the part of a program-changing leader.

East County
Sports

By Dana Kampa |
December 8, 2025

Angelic voices ring throughout All Angels for Christmas concert

All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church invited musicians Johanna Davis and Donna Smith to perform holiday tunes for attendees.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Madison Bierl |
December 2, 2025

3 east Manatee school employees are finalists for excellence awards

Braden River Middle's Kathleen Brown, Braden River High's Clifford Dawson and Lakewood Ranch High's Kristen Martin are finalists for Manatee County's Excellence in Education Awards.

East County
Schools

By S.T. Cardinal |
December 3, 2025

Longboat Dems, GOP join together to find common ground

Miracle on the Key is a group of Longboat Key residents with opposing political viewpoints who get together to find common ground.

Longboat Key
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
December 8, 2025

Site for a new Lake Manatee EMS station is under fire

Manatee County commissioners are not in favor of a site that borders Lake Manatee and Lake Manatee State Park.

East County
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
November 9, 2025

Manatee River Artists Guild celebrates 20 years of collaboration

Waterlefe residents and grade school students raise money each year for two local schools.

East County
Neighbors

By Madison Bierl |
October 14, 2025

M/I Homes donates $141,000 toward cancer research

The sale of the M/I Homes dwelling in Lakewood Ranch is going to Pelotonia, a nonprofit that supports cancer research.

East County
News

By Madison Bierl |
October 11, 2025

Hunsader Farms kicks off 34th annual Pumpkin Festival

In case you missed it, the festival continues every Saturday and Sunday in October.

East County
Neighbors

By Adrian Moore |
December 10, 2025

Will some of us say goodbye to property taxes?

A proposed cut to property taxes sounds like a good idea, but, as always, it comes with unintended consequences.

Sarasota
Opinion

By S.T. Cardinal |
November 25, 2025

Storm repairs wrapping up for Longboat green spaces

Longboat Key has seen its share of preservation wins from Sister Keys to Quick Point to Durante Park.

Longboat Key
News

By Eric Garwood |
October 13, 2025

Sarasota man convicted of firing at first responders gets 40 years

Thirty-eight-year-old Tyran Young was arrested almost three months after the 2019 incident on Goodrich Avenue.

Sarasota
News

By Jack Nelson |
November 26, 2025

Braden River High wrestling hopes to build on record-setting 2024-25 season

The Pirates sent eight wrestlers to the state tourney last year and are seeking their first-ever girls place-winner.

East County
Sports

By Mirabai Holland |
November 17, 2025

Avoid that sugar rush at your Thanksgiving dinner

Before dinner eat lightly, during dinner have moderate portions and save room for a small sample of dessert.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
November 11, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Nov. 13-19

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Andrew Warfield |
December 18, 2025

Airport's growth in 2025 sets the stage for 2026 planning

After spending some $200 million on expansion, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport sets its sights on more improvements, including a parking deck and new baggage claim system.