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The Sarasota area is not out of the storm's cone of uncertainty and residents are being asked to monitor the storm closely. Photo Courtesy of NOAA.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 24, 2012
Isaac tracking westward

A shift in Tropical Storm Isaac's projected path to the west means a direct hit for the Sarasota area is less likely.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 12, 2022
On Longboat Key, pickleball is daily social occasion

Since the expansion of public courts in 2020, the sport's following has steadily built. And the town is keeping an eye on the surge.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 26, 2018
Stage Door Studios asks public to cast votes — and a spell while they’re at it

The Sarasota studio is up for its first-ever Industry Dance Award, but they need your help to win.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Badger Bob's Services |
  • August 26, 2021
Nothing But Hot Air?

Troubleshooting Your “Uncool” A/C

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
The Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball team won its third-straight district title in 2017-2018. When it goes for the title in 2019-2020, the FHSAA system will look a lot different.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 7, 2018
FHSAA shuffles its classification and playoff format for five sports

The changes, affecting baseball, basketball, soccer, softball and volleyball, will take place in the 2019-2020 school year

  • East County
  • Sports
Ron Morrisette has been playing tennis on Longboat Key since the days of Colony Beach and Tennis Resort.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 26, 2018
Tennis players, friends rally behind Ron Morrisette

Morrisette, a Sarasota resident, was diagnosed with lymphoma in April.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
County offices are closed now and Sept. 1.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 31, 2016
Manatee County cancels land-use meeting

County offices are closed immediately.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 14, 2010
Lightning to strike at championships

The Lakewood Ranch Swim Association will send six swimmers to the Florida Swimming 2010 Long Course Junior Olympic Championships July 15-18 in Orlando.

  • East County
  • Sports
Fathers Being Involved volunteers Randy Smith, Dane Schlick, Matt Davis, Chris Gore, Paul Beckel, Gary Rademaker, Larry Luh and Bob Weronik completed the renovation in just three days.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 13, 2011
Extreme Makeover: Gene Witt Elementary Edition

Members of the Fathers Being Involved group at Gene Witt tackled a 15-year-old 'wish list' project in one weekend.

  • East County
  • News
O'Mariah Gordon gets instructions from Florida State Head Coach Sue Semrau. Gordon, a Braden River High alumna, made the All-ACC Freshman team. Photo courtesy FSU Athletics.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 28, 2022
Braden River High alumna shines for Florida State women's basketball

O'Mariah Gordon was named to the All-Atlantic Coast Confernece Freshman Team.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • March 29, 2012
Friction-free foundations

How do Florida's two largest community foundations co-exist in the same community? Pretty well - now.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 2, 2022
We should be alarmed

As we watch the death and destruction in Ukraine, Putin’s invasion should wake us up to the decline in the strength and readiness of the United States.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Sea turtle nesting season runs each year from May 1-Oct. 31. Photo Credit: Nat Kaemmerer
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 8, 2021
Longboat Key to take additional month to consider proposed sea turtle protections

If passed, the proposed sea turtle protections wouldn't take effect until 2022.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Changes to Longboat Key affecting my way of life

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Owen Eakle, a junior at The Out of Door Academy, and Toby Schwenk, a sophomore at Sarasota Military Academy, have combined to collect knit hats, scarves and face masks for cancer patients.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 24, 2021
Lakewood Ranch teens deserve tip of the cap for donations to patients at Florida Cancer Specialists

Knitted hats, scarves and face masks are donated to Florida Cancer Specialist patients by Lakewood Ranch teens.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kellie and Grace Menke with their English bulldog Dozer.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • April 2, 2020
Cuddle up for virtual stories from Church of the Redeemer

Jacki Boedecker, director of Children’s Christian Formation, started ‘Goodnight Redeemer’ to help the community stay connected.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Joan Wides
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 27, 2019
Familiar Faces: Joan Wides

Joan Wides builds a bridge from Compeer Sarasota to London, England.

  • Black Tie
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 10, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: See you on down the road

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 30, 2015
Theater review: "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang"

This takes audiences on a nostalgia trip at The Players

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 29, 2012
News Briefs

Early voting begins March 10; Bay Partner grant applications due March 1; IPOC, associations file their responses; Longboat Key building inspector to retire

  • Longboat Key
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