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By Monica Roman Gagnier |
November 11, 2025

Nik Wallenda teams up with LECOM for holiday circus

The medical college bought three-year naming rights to the new Wonderland tent.

Arts + Culture

By S.T. Cardinal |
October 10, 2025

Shopping plaza opens soon with furniture, windows, flooring tenants

Brista Commons, a new commercial complex on Longboat Key closing in on completion, will feature everything needed to build and decorate a home.

Longboat Key
Business

By Ian Swaby |
November 10, 2025

Fall festival at McIntosh Middle becomes more of a tradition

The annual Sarasota event featured games, a petting zoo, food trucks, local vendors and other offerings.

Sarasota
Schools

By S.T. Cardinal |
September 9, 2025

Longboat residents recall and 'Never Forget' 24 years ago

David Kushnir was across the Hudson River when the first plane hit the north tower. Serving as detective with New Jersey State Police, he stepped into emergency mode.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
September 30, 2025

Confectionary delights abound as Kilwins reopens on St. Armands

Families enjoy handmade fudge, ice cream and other sweet treats at the grand reopening of Kilwins a year after hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By S.T. Cardinal |
September 2, 2025

Longboat cops respond to Jet Skiers gone wild in Sarasota Bay

Police were called on rogue Jet Skiers ignoring no wake zones. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Lesley Dwyer |
November 21, 2025

Curfew in effect for Manatee kids under 16

County Commission approves nighttime limits, though some parents question the potential effects.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
September 16, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Sept. 18-24

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Dana Kampa |
November 3, 2025

Boutique featuring Italian leather handbags opens on St. Armands

Italian Idea, which hosted its soft opening last week, brings its family fashion tradition to St. Armands Circle.

Sarasota
Business

By Jack Nelson |
October 6, 2025

Out-of-Door Academy football rolls forward with multiple offensive threats

The Lakewood Ranch high school has pummeled its opposition en route to a 6-1 record.

East County
Sports

By Jack Nelson |
November 4, 2025

Braden River, Lakewood Ranch football programs still searching for key to success

Both the Pirates and the Mustangs finished 2025 with losing records.

East County
Sports

By Lesley Dwyer |
November 18, 2025

Preserve at Tara HOA tells resident to remove his Gadsden flag

The homeowner says the flag fits within the community's guidelines, but he removed it when threatened with fines.

East County
News

By Madison Bierl |
September 21, 2025

LWR Art Club brings experienced painters together

Their current show at ComCenter At Lakewood Ranch features art from four artists, including a member that died in April.

East County
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
October 8, 2025

Mixon Farms benefits from ODA students' cleanup effort

Out-of-Door Academy seniors volunteered with the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance program Alliance Gives Back.

East County
Schools

By Observer Staff |
August 12, 2025

Ship gets stuck on sand bar in the Gulf

Marine patrol responds to a couple running aground off Longboat Key. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.