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By Beth Luberecki |
October 28, 2025

Siesta Beach returns to the top of the rankings

We all know Siesta Beach is awesome. But here's what goes into those "best beach" rankings — and why they matter.

Siesta Key
News

By Dana Kampa |
August 23, 2025

Longboat Key church helps students start the year on the right foot

Longboat Island Chapel is gathering athletic shoes, socks and shoelaces for Stillpoint Mission as this month's fundraising focus.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Jack Nelson |
September 10, 2025

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Noah Chieffo

The Rams senior wide receiver/tight end had a quarter for the ages in Week 3.

Sarasota
Sports

By Ian Swaby |
October 29, 2025

Former Israeli hostage meets Sarasota supporter, recounts experiences

Omer Shem Tov, captured by Hamas during the Nova music festival in 2023 before he was freed this year, found a "second mother" who lives in Sarasota.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By World Class Dentistry |
October 23, 2025

World Class Dentistry: Four Decades of Innovation. One Family. One Mission.

In a world of corporate dentistry, World Class Dentistry stands apart as a family-owned, patient-focused practice guided by decades of excellence. Discover how one Sarasota family is redefining what it means to care for a smile.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Bootleg parasailing prompts police response on Longboat Key

Help with a lost laptop, suspiciously present tree trimmers and resourceful fun highlight this week's edition of Longboat Key Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Lesley Dwyer |
September 19, 2025

County ends funding of Manatee EDC

Other public and private sources still exist, but commissioners question the value of their contribution.

East County
News

By Elizabeth King |
October 28, 2025

Casey Key marches down the road to recovery and resilience

A once-quiet stretch on normally quiet Casey Key is bustling with the early stages of a $44 million road repair project.

Siesta Key
News

By S.T. Cardinal |
October 21, 2025

Gulf of Mexico Drive will remain the name of Longboat's main road

Residents shared opinions on a road name change with the Longboat Key Town Commission, with over 500 emails flowing in, more than 80% advocating to not change.

Longboat Key
News

By Jay Heater |
September 10, 2025

Local Relief seeks financial relief

Heather Hackett's disaster recovery nonprofit seeks backers.

East County
Opinion

By Lesley Dwyer |
September 30, 2025

Urban Air Adventure Park opens in Lakewood Ranch

The 60,000-square-foot facility is the largest Urban Air in the country.

East County
Business

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 Jack Nelson |
October 2, 2025

Backfield beasts: Riverview's running backs guide undefeated start

Toryeon James and Isaiah Belt of Riverview football combined for seven touchdowns in their latest showing against Sarasota.

Sarasota
Sports

By Lesley Dwyer |
July 30, 2025

Lena Road landfill's lifespan changed by slope strategies

Manatee County says reconfiguring the way waste is packed into cells will add two decades to the landfill.

East County
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
August 4, 2025

Electric bicycle use regulated in unincorporated Manatee County

The ordinance prohibits kids under 16 from using Class 3 electric bikes on shared-use paths and roadways.

East County
News

By Eric Garwood |
October 17, 2025

Fourth candidate files to run for Sarasota City Commission

Two at-large seats will be up for grabs in 2026.

Sarasota
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 S.T. Cardinal |
September 23, 2025

Canal sediment may be reused for Sarasota Bay pipeline

The $9.2 million canal dredging project planned years from now could benefit another major infrastructure project and save the town of Longboat Key money.