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By Madison Bierl |
April 4, 2026

Dancers show off their moves at Music on Main in Lakewood Ranch

Musician Chuck Black realized a longtime dream by playing with his band Silver Thunder at Music on Main.

East County
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
May 5, 2026

Former Manatee County commissioner continues to allege defamation

Kevin Van Ostenbridge's lawsuit against Betsy Benac was dismissed, but he has requested a rehearing.

East County
News

By Jack Nelson |
March 30, 2026

East County Athlete of the Week: Mickey Cohen

The senior has been on a scoring tear for Lakewood Ranch High boys lacrosse.

East County
Sports

By Observer Staff |
April 1, 2026

APRIL FOOL: 'Stuff the Breeze Bus' for county workers

Sarasota County government is cutting costs by requiring employees to supply their own office materials.

April Fools

By Lesley Dwyer |
April 29, 2026

River Strand couple hosts fundraiser for nonprofit Foar the Brave

Two veterans and two civilians are preparing to row 2,800 miles across the Pacific Ocean in June.

East County
Neighbors

By S.T. Cardinal |
April 14, 2026

'Topless' sunbathers get visit from Longboat police

Two women in their 20s had the police called on them on Longboat Key. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

In Memoriam |
May 6, 2026

Charles Edward Githler

Charles Edward Githler was welcomed into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, March 29, in Sarasota, Florida.

Sarasota
Tributes & Obituaries

By Andrew Warfield |
May 1, 2026

Sarasota Police arrests, fires probationary officer

Gabriel Ornellas-Victorio, 38, has been arrested and terminated by the Sarasota Police Department after investigation of simple battery against a 16-year-old girl.

Sarasota
News

By Adrian Moore, Nicole Shekhovtsova |
May 6, 2026

Is the only way to protect kids online for all of us to give up our data?

Legislators are passing laws to verify the age of social media users — but does it inadvertently require these sites to keep more data than necessary?

Sarasota
Opinion

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 Dana Kampa |
April 18, 2026

Meet Greet Eat welcomes new businesses on Longboat Key

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosted its 20th annual event to help residents and local businesses connect.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Jay Heater |
April 22, 2026

App makes local news even easier to find

The Observer rolls out a new digital feature to connect with the community.

East County
Opinion

By Dana Kampa |
April 29, 2026

Longboat Women's Guild welcomes new board

The St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church Women's Guild saw a complete turnover of board members, who recently had their official installation Mass.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

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 Jack Nelson |
April 27, 2026

East County Athlete of the Week: Paxon Hermann

The Out-of-Door Academy track and field sophomore placed top-three in four events at the FHSAA Class 1A-District 11 meet.

East County
Sports

By Jay Heater |
May 10, 2026

All about the mothers at special event in Lakewood Ranch

Petals and Poses honored the area's moms while raising funds for the Mothers Helping Mothers nonprofit.

East County
Neighbors

In Memoriam |
March 30, 2026

Burton S. Rosenfield

Burton Sheldon Rosenfield, 94, of Longboat Key, Florida, passed away February 16, 2026, Presidents’ Day. He is survived by his beloved wife, Deborah and his four children.