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By Eric Garwood |
August 4, 2025

Record-breaking Longboat home sale spotlights island's unique market

The $30.3 million deal solidifies the town's position for luxury sales.

Longboat Key
News

By Eric Garwood |
November 7, 2025

Emergency traffic-light system expands in Manatee

A successful trial run prompts broader rollout, including Lakewood Ranch intersections.

East County
News

By Dana Kampa |
November 3, 2025

Ferraris turn out for final Flight to the North Pole major fundraiser

St. Armands Circle showcased interesting models from fans of the Italian sports car brand at Ferraris on the Circle.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Eric Garwood |
July 15, 2025

Longboat grant coordinator focuses on relationship-building, organization

Two years into her new-to-the-town role, Shaberts' job zooms in on funding that isn't tax based.

Longboat Key
News

By Jay Heater |
July 23, 2025

Myakka animal sanctuary lands important grant

The Bishop-Parker Foundation has gifted Farmhouse Animal and Nature Sanctuary $50,000 to complete hurricane damage repairs.

East County
Neighbors

By Madison Bierl |
April 9, 2025

Three East County schools headed to Vex Robotics World Championship

Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School, Virgil Mills Elementary School, Carlos E. Haile Middle School and Dr. Mona Jain Middle School are going to compete in Dallas, Texas.

East County
Schools

By Dana Kampa |
October 8, 2025

Oktoberfest in Sarasota tests strength and food temptations

Attendees at The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime's festivities joined in stein-holding and yodeling competitions, among other themed activities.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
September 23, 2025

Myakka River sometimes looks like chocolate milk, residents say

Property owners ask Manatee County for help in saving the waterway.

East County
News

By Jack Nelson |
November 20, 2025

Riverview girls swimming wins another state title

The Rams collected 12 medals en route to their fifth straight FHSAA Class 4A state championship.

Sarasota
Sports

By Robert Plunket |
November 20, 2025

Drama and luxury characterize this estate-size home in The Lake Club

This Lake Club home balances timeless design with contemporary comfort — and the distinctive artistry of its owners.

East County
Neighbors

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 Lesley Dwyer |
August 22, 2025

Lakewood Ranch community at odds over youth baseball fields

Manatee County is planning to build three youth baseball fields at Country Club East Park next year.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
November 6, 2025

Remodeled Chidsey Library marks another milestone in The Bay

As Phase 2 work on The Bay park nears completion, planning for Phase 3 in underway to complete transformation of the 53-acre cite into Sarasota's signature park.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
June 18, 2025

Orioles minor leaguer dies in Sarasota personal watercraft crash

Luis Guevara, 19, was killed in a head-on collision off Lido Key.

Sarasota
News

By Emma Burke |
November 9, 2025

Give me pumpkin over peppermint, please

Halloween's over, but it's still pumpkin season until Thanksgiving if you ask me.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Eric Garwood |
July 22, 2025

Boorish boater orders acquaintances to the beach

Two women find themselves suddenly ashore on Longboat Key, miles from their cars. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.