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By Jack Nelson |
September 2, 2025

New sportswriter is back among the palms

Jack Nelson, a UCLA graduate, joins the East County and Sarasota/Siesta Key Observers.

East County
Sports

By S.T. Cardinal |
October 1, 2025

How to spot and escape Gulf rip currents

On beaches with no lifeguards, like Longboat Key, knowing what to look for and how to escape a rip current might just save a life.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
June 22, 2025

Sarasota Police honors personnel with quarterly awards

Police Chief Rex Troche honors sworn officers and civilian personnel for life-saving and crime-solving performances.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
August 2, 2025

Music on Main is a place to connect in Lakewood Ranch

The monthly event features music, vendors and information about clubs and activities.

East County
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
April 14, 2025

Pen Women uplift new cohort of artists

Students received scholarships for their works in art, writing and music at the 2025 Launching Leaders in the Arts award ceremony.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) |
September 23, 2024

FPL Debuts New Tool in Suite of Resources to Help Customers Save

Read these tips to save on some of the biggest home energy drivers.

Sarasota
Neighbors

New fares for Sarasota's Breeze OnDemand begin July 1

The proposal to make rides free for 80-and-older passengers could reappear in 2026.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
September 6, 2025

School Avenue trail extension project hits snag for flooding concerns

The Sarasota City Commission rejects the recommended concept for the School Avenue Greenway Feasibility Study and instructs staff to return with more alternative concept details.

Sarasota
News

By Letter to the Editor |
February 24, 2025

Vote Yes on replacing the subaqueous pipeline

The current pipeline running from Longboat Key to Bradenton is more than 50 years old.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor |
September 25, 2025

FINANCIAL FOCUS® When Investing, One of the Best Abilities is Durability

A well-founded investing strategy is a durable one — one that can withstand the test of time.

East County
Neighbors

The Concession lands Senior PGA Championship for 3 years, starting in 2026

The Lakewood Ranch course has played host to previous high-profile events.

East County
Sports

By Madison Bierl |
June 4, 2025

Manatee school board wants fast process to find new superintendent

The School Board of Manatee County aims to have a new superintendent in place by the time the 2025-26 school year begins in August.

East County
Schools

By Dana Kampa |
September 16, 2025

Local author aims to shed light on cold-case murders

Writer Alan Cross visited Longboat Key's Three Island Monkeys for a signing event for his second published work.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
September 17, 2025

Woman leaves two downtown restaurants without paying her tab

After skipping out on tabs at two restaurants, a woman is banned by police from both establishments. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Dana Kampa |
August 20, 2025

Police crack down on speeding near Ringling Bridge

Sarasota Police Department said it has received several complaints of people going too fast across the bridge.

Sarasota
News

By Eric Garwood |
August 24, 2025

Girl in critical condition after rescue from drain on Bahia Vista Street

Sarasota County Fire-Rescue took the child to Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
June 4, 2025

Starbucks still planned for Longboat Key plaza

Despite common beliefs, Longboat Key has no prohibition on franchises or chains, but the property would need a special exception from the Planning and Zoning Board to put in a restaurant.