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Mustangs Head Coach Chris Kawcak talks to him team at halftime against Wharton. Kawcak said he wanted his young team to focus on defensive intensity in the preseason and early regular season. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 22, 2022
Lakewood Ranch boys basketball is inexperienced but talented

The Mustangs prepare for the season opener with crushing preseason losses.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota County received a second round of funding in January through the American Rescue Plan Act, which is expected to extend the rental and utilities assistance until 2025. (File photo)
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • April 27, 2022
Rental assistance fund hits milestone of $10 million disbursed

Sarasota County broadened eligibility for its Emergency Rental Assistance Program COVID-19 relief money in January.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 6, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: June 6

Michael Cohen caught an image of a lizard sunbathing midday on Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chief George Turner shakes officer Brett Miklos' hand after Miklos was sworn in. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 25, 2022
Longboat Key Police Department seeks state accreditation

The accreditation process requires the department to meet strict guidelines set by Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Jewel will have 18 floors and have sweeping views of Sarasota Bay and the surrounding area. Construction is expected to start in summer 2013. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 30, 2012
Condominium renderings unveiled

Developer Tom Mannausa's 18-story condominium tower takes full advantage of the view and is chock-full of spacious living and owner amenities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Officials are urging people to stay safe while having fun this Fourth of July.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • June 30, 2017
Officials urge safety this Fourth of July

With preventable deaths in the U.S. at an all-time high, local and state officials are reminding everyone to be safe.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 20, 2012
Our View: Make a decision

It's good the Longboat Key Town Commission appears ready to take away the "interim" from Interim Town Manager David Bullock's title.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 6, 2022
Kitty Michael International Invitational draws golfers to Longboat Key Club

More than 100 golfers played at the club from May 2-6 in the amateur tournament.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michael Levitan, 71, said he plays golf at University Park Country Club three times a week, sometimes four, and it has kept him from going nuts.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 22, 2020
Golf offers 'safe haven' for East County athletes

Golfers say the sport keeps them mentally and physically healthy during COVID-19.

  • East County
  • Sports
Olympic street skater Jake Ilardi wants to being a quarter pipe to Payne Park. File photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 1, 2021
Prose and Kohn: News of the world('s best)

Updates from Olympic skateboarding, college softball and high school lacrosse

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Mark Ursini said he plans to bring his business to the center, too. (Courtesy rendering)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2022
Mid-Key commercial property plans await final approval

The commercial property and two residential homes from local homebuilder Brista Homes are planned to be completed by the end of 2023.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Traffic has increased around The Mall at University Town Center, but the county doesn't yet have data to determine by how much. To manage the flow of traffic, it manually changes the traffic signals during peak times. Kurt Schultheis
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 10, 2015
Officials give UTC traffic the yellow light

Traffic isn't flowing as quickly as many residents would prefer, but officials say UTC congestion hasn't been the 'doom and gloom' scenario many feared.

  • East County
  • News
Autumn McMillan and Chris Skinner stand in front of their new food truck after serving to town public safety personnel. (Courtesy Photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 28, 2022
Former Longboat Key Police Department lieutenant opens food truck

Chris Skinner served in the department for about 11 years before retiring last September.

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A common sight at City Hall: residents in color-coded shirts signifying their support for or opposition to a proposed development. City officials want to find a way to limit the number of drawn-out, contentious development fights.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 6, 2020
Following Bath & Racquet Club vote, officials mull policy changes

The rejection of a contentious residential project after two years of planning has raised concerns about how the city handles development proposals.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 2, 2020
Lido Shores home sets record at $3.35 million

December sale is highest for a non-waterfront home in Sarasota County in 2019.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Perfect weather greeted those attending the Lakewood Ranch Elks Lodge's second annual Car and Truck Show.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 13, 2020
Warm weather, cool cars in Lakewood Ranch

The Lakewood Ranch Elks Lodge puts on its second annual car show.

  • East County
  • News
Sharks are congregating in waters with more oxygen for them to breathe.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 21, 2021
Sharks take refuge from red tide in Sarasota Bay, Longboat canals

On Longboat Key, residents can see a few species of sharks looking for easier breathing far from the bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Melissa Leduc |
  • December 23, 2021
East County weather page photo: December 23

Karen Goodman captured this photo of a deer grazing at dusk in the Country Club community of Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 15, 2015
Expo tests, educates residents on health

Find free screenings, discussions and demonstrations on healthy lifestyle how-tos at the annual Health & Wellness Expo.

  • East County
  • News
George Tatge, Sarasota County’s manager of beaches, hopes a project connecting to ends of Ted Sperling Park brings more people into the area.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 24, 2016
South Lido project taps oil spill funds

South Lido project taps oil spill funds

  • Sarasota
  • News
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