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By Lesley Dwyer |
April 22, 2026

Snowbirds and mallards fight over pool in The Meadows

The homeowners association at Springlake in The Meadows went to great lengths to evict the ducks.

East County
News

By Emma Burke |
April 20, 2026

Live large with a tiny taste of the best truffle dishes in town

We've rooted out some affordable ways to celebrate National Truffle Day.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By S.T. Cardinal |
February 18, 2026

The ins and outs of Longboat's proposed canal maintenance program

Longboat Key's canals have not been dredged since 2003. Town leaders say it's past time and have a new proposal for how to pay for the program.

Longboat Key
News

By Madison Bierl |
May 2, 2026

Expert cast teaches fishing lessons in Lakewood Ranch

One hundred and forty kids attended the Youth and Teen Fishing Seminar by the Lakewood Ranch Anglers Club to learn the basics of fishing.

East County
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
April 30, 2026

Elections forge ahead with revamped Supervisor of Elections office

Manatee County’s Scott Farrington will get his first major tests after winning a high-profile election in 2024.

East County
News

By Ian Swaby |
May 10, 2026

Be Fabulous Music & Arts Pride Fest held at Selby Five Points Park

The event hosted by the Fabulous Arts Foundation showcased LGBTQ+ artists and connected community members downtown after making its return there last year.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Jack Nelson |
April 13, 2026

Who to root for at the Senior PGA Championship

Plenty of major champions will be at The Concession, but which golfers should you get behind?

East County
Sports

By S.T. Cardinal |
February 9, 2026

New impact fee may replace land acquisition fees

The town of Longboat Key hopes to replace the land acquisition fee with one that would cost developers less and go toward upgrading existing parks and recreation facilities.

Longboat Key
News

By S.T. Cardinal |
March 7, 2026

Boat sinks in Longboat canal

A boat behind a house that has been vacant since the 2024 hurricanes has now sunk completely.

Longboat Key
News

By Jack Nelson |
April 18, 2026

Championship Sunday approaches at the Senior PGA Championship

Keith Horne leads the field, but Vijay Singh had a third round to remember.

East County
Sports

By Lesley Dwyer |
March 16, 2026

Manatee County delivers budget primer in Lakewood Ranch

About 20 residents attended the session, which covered how Manatee County creates its annual revenue and spending plan.

East County
News

By S.T. Cardinal |
May 6, 2026

Application tweaks aim to streamline permitting process

Longboat Key’s Planning, Zoning and Building Department has introduced a checklist, intake coordinator and file naming conventions for building applications.

Longboat Key
News

By Dana Kampa |
May 13, 2026

Longboat sweets shop owner pens Hollywood-centric book

Gary Hagen, owner of Elegant Lady Cheesecake Parlor, has brought his love for Hollywood from the shop to the written page with his first book.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Madison Bierl |
April 5, 2026

Dakin Dairy Farms' Bull Bash attracts 2,000 fans on Easter weekend

From egg hunts and slides, to mutton busting and bull riding, families had their choice of a variety of activities at the dairy in Myakka City.

East County
Neighbors

By Matt Walsh |
April 29, 2026

Tax collector's money grab

Mike Moran needs cash to "modernize" his operations. His target: taking money from the schools, in spite of what voters approved.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
May 6, 2026

Woman smells a scam with fake nude photos threat

Believing she was texting with the famous action star, a woman gives bank information to "Keanu Reeves" in extortion scam. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.