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By Eric Snider |
October 28, 2025

Longboat welcomes its new chief

The new Longboat Key police chief takes pride in never accepting the status quo, seeking to always "make things at least a little bit better."

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
October 7, 2025

Community painting day will highlight mural in Arlington Park

The Arlington Park Aquatic Complex will serve as the canvas for a large-scale mural with the public invited to participate in the painting.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Jack Nelson |
November 6, 2025

Resurgent quarterback guides Booker football to dominance

Senior quarterback Joel Morris led the Tornadoes to a 9-1 regular season after suffering a season-ending leg injury in 2024.

Sarasota
Sports

By Ian Swaby |
November 6, 2025

Group of seniors becomes first-time authors with memoir writing program

The new Gussin Center for Creative Writing at Senior Friendship Centers helped to publish the work of memoirists in "Joyful Journeys, Vol. 1."

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Matt Walsh |
October 29, 2025

Il faut cultiver notre jardin

Delving into a pile of history books during a sabbatical revealed a depressing truth: Nothing has changed. To improve society, we must tend our own garden.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Dr. Joseph Barak, DPM |
October 23, 2025

More Than Medicine: Dr. Barak’s Whole-Body Approach to Foot and Ankle Pain

Rooted in devotion, stepping forward with Sarasota.

Health

Chiropractic office opens in Lakewood Ranch

Their own injuries prompted Circle Chiropractic Owner Ben Duke and Clinic Director Greg Hengel to pursue careers in chiropractic care.

East County
Business

By Dana Kampa |
October 28, 2025

Longboat's Rev. Bill honored before going to Sarasota church

The outgoing care pastor and former senior pastor at Longboat Island Chapel is taking up a leadership role at St. Andrew United Church of Christ.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Jack Nelson |
October 16, 2025

Wes Wilcox is back in basketball and breaking records in Bunker League

The 6-foot-8, 39-year-old broke the Sarasota league's scoring record while playing organized basketball for the first time in five years.

Sarasota
Sports

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
October 29, 2025

Sarasota Opera revives a fall tradition with 'Così fan tutte'

The production of Mozart's playful look at infidelity ends a hiatus of two years for full-blown fall shows.

Arts + Culture

By Madison Bierl |
October 25, 2025

Manatee County students can soar at new early-learning skills lab

The Soar Lab is geared for children in Pre-K to third grade and offers an abundance of learning activities.

East County
Schools

By Madison Bierl |
October 22, 2025

'Lion King' star inspires Lakewood Ranch High students

Darian Sanders spent five years traveling on the Broadway tour of "The Lion King" and uses his experience to inspire students.

East County
Schools

By Observer Staff |
October 28, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Oct. 30-Nov. 5

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Observer Staff |
September 26, 2025

Pedestrian killed crossing Bee Ridge Road

A 76-year-old Sarasota man was pronounced dead at the scene of the 7 a.m. incident.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
October 30, 2025

Plymouth Harbor resident reflects on a life filled with philanthropy

Carol Siegler celebrated her 100th birthday on Oct. 23.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
October 1, 2025

Lifelong Longboat runner shares motivation for staying on the move

Harold Cullison, who owns the Sandpiper Inn with his wife, Christine, has much to celebrate this fall as he took first place in his category for a 10K race and recently reopened the inn.