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By Jack Nelson |
November 10, 2025

US Soccer might be gone, but Lakewood Ranch remains a soccer destination

Premier Sports Campus once hosted the U-17 Men's National Team, but a national training facility in Georgia has changed the complex's focus.

East County
Sports

By Ian Swaby |
December 14, 2025

Holiday spirit gets moving at Sandy Claws Beach Run

The annual Sandy Claws Beach Run, which is held on Siesta Key Beach and brings a festive spin to running events, is now in its 49th year.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
February 16, 2026

Manatee County commissioners approve 80 homes on 18th Avenue East

The vote was 4-3 in favor of the project after the planning commission unanimously recommended denial.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
October 11, 2025

Plans advance for two affordable housing projects

The Sarasota Planning Board approved Central Gardens and recommended approval of Cypress Square III — combined would bring 100 new affordable units.

Sarasota
News

By Eric Garwood |
December 6, 2025

Long-abandoned boat removed by Sarasota Police

The derelict vessel's owner is now responsible for recovery and demolition costs.

Sarasota
News

By Madison Bierl |
January 24, 2026

Manatee School District breaks ground for new Lakewood Ranch high school

AAA High School, located at Rangeland Parkway and Post Boulevard in Lakewood Ranch, is set to open to ninth and 10th graders in August 2027.

East County
Schools

By Dana Kampa |
January 25, 2026

Longboat Publix plaza celebrates grand openings

Reed Medical Group and Longboat Key Fitness held their grand reopening festivities on Jan. 22 at The Shoppes of Bay Isles complex.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Eric Garwood |
January 27, 2026

Below-freezing weather expected in inland Manatee, Sarasota

The wider region is expected to see wind chills in 20s Tuesday night.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
December 25, 2025

Selby Gardens' renovations add to appeal while keeping mission in mind

Resilience, education and preservation are the prime objectives as the second phase of its master plan reinvention take Marie Selby Botanical Gardens closer to achieving its "potential."

Sarasota
News

By Eric Garwood |
January 23, 2026

Investigators make cocaine-trafficking arrest near Sarasota park

$12,000 in small bills and more than 400 grams of drugs were seized, police say.

Sarasota
News

By Jack Nelson |
December 22, 2025

East County Athlete of the Week: Andrew Carrillo

The senior midfielder/forward is the leading scorer for The Out-of-Door Academy boys soccer through nine games.

East County
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
January 17, 2026

Manasota Key artist retreat receives $12 million gift of land, homes

A family donation of five buildings on 6.5 acres will allow Hermitage Artist Retreat to double its residency program.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Madison Bierl |
February 4, 2026

Butterfly symposium lands at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall

The Lakewood Ranch Garden Club will host the free event Feb. 7 and will feature butterfly enthusiasts Gilbert Daigneau and Joyce Samsel.

East County
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
June 23, 2025

Tickets now available for 2025 Siesta Key Crystal Classic

Early-purchase ticket, parking and sponsorship opportunities for the annual Siesta Beach sandsculpting event are now available.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By S.T. Cardinal |
February 10, 2026

Longboat police determine suspicious object washed ashore not human leg bone

A beachgoer and his wife stumbled upon what they believed was a human leg bone while searching for shells. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Ian Swaby |
February 10, 2026

Sarasota Garden Club hosts Civic Beautification Awards

The awards celebrated the properties deemed by the club as exemplifying the attempt to beautify the community.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By S.T. Cardinal |
January 27, 2026

Police respond to man who left door open to enjoy weather

Longboat Police were called on a man who left his door open on a pleasant Sunday evening. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.