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By Eric Snider |
October 30, 2025

Photography has done more than keep Lou Newman busy. It's kept him young.

From polar bears in the Arctic to pelicans on Lido Beach, Lou Newman has spent the last two decades capturing the world through his lens.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Jack Nelson |
October 8, 2025

Columnist reflects on Sarasota-area girls volleyball as playoffs near

The Observer's sports columnist shares his thoughts on the volleyball teams at Cardinal Mooney, Riverview, Sarasota Christian, Sarasota and Booker high schools following the regular season.

Sarasota
Sports

By S.T. Cardinal |
October 14, 2025

As Manatee County looks to grow ferry, Longboat stop discussed

Longboat Key leaders see a potential traffic benefit from the Gulf Islands Ferry but no suitable location for a stop on the island.

Longboat Key
News

By S.T. Cardinal |
October 22, 2025

Bradenton State Senator Jim Boyd picked as FL Senate president

In his address to the Florida Senate Caucus, Boyd said he has a vision for Florida where “every person has the chance to prosper,” “families feel safe in their neighborhoods” and businesses are empowered to grow.

Longboat Key
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
October 29, 2025

Lakewood Ranch YMCA is 'more than a gym'

Members can learn Spanish or take art classes along with working out or taking a swim lesson.

East County
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
October 29, 2025

Lakewood Ranch Library's second floor could be built out by April

The second floor buildout is one of several projects Manatee County Libraries has slated for the upcoming year.

East County
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
October 18, 2025

Asolo Rep turns Waterside Place into a Wonderland

An adaptation of "Alice in Wonderland" was the latest offering from Lakewood Ranch's Sights and Sounds series.

East County
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
October 29, 2025

Rotary honors the dedication of a town's grant coordinator

Rotarians heard from Kaylee Zavela about ongoing hurricane-recovery projects and other current undertakings.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Jay Heater |
July 30, 2025

Is a traffic apocalypse nearing at UTC?

Officials need to speed up steps to increase access to the popular area.

East County
Opinion

By Jack Nelson |
September 16, 2025

East County Athlete of the Week: Brady Cleveland

Brady Cleveland has dictated The Out-of-Door Academy football's passing game as a sophomore

East County
Sports

By Dana Kampa |
October 9, 2025

Get ready for a free art fest on St. Armands Circle

St. Armands Circle is set to host a free fine art festival this October.

Sarasota
Neighbors

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 S.T. Cardinal |
September 24, 2025

With the popularity of pickleball, is there still room for tennis?

The tidal-wave growth of pickleball in the past decade has splashed down in Longboat Key's Bayfront Park and changed the landscape of the only venue for free racket play on the island.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
October 23, 2025

Constitutional open carry ruling brings confusion, extra security

The presence of officers armed with long guns in Sarasota City Hall meetings is just one of the changes of the overturned Florida ban on open carry of guns.