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Longboat Key commissioners traveled to Bradenton for a joint meeting with Manatee County commissioners on May 7.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 13, 2025
Infrastructure, beaches among top projects for Manatee, Longboat collaboration

Manatee County and Longboat Key commissioners discussed several overlapping projects and issues at the May 7 joint meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Some federal land in Florida should be sold
  • By Adrian Moore, Leonard Gilroy |
  • August 14, 2025
Some federal land in Florida should be sold

Florida should follow Texas' lead by focusing on legalizing accessory dwelling units, streamlining permitting and loosening restrictive zoning regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The 96-gallon bins were delivered and in full use by the end of September.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 13, 2025
Big trash bins cause concerns for Manatee County residents

The county is planning Community Cleanup Days to help residents dispose of larger items that won't fit in the new garbage bins.

  • East County
  • News
Greg Fiore, Sylvia Day, Maria Ray and Angela Bennick (not pictured) all boosted their brainpower with fun cognitive thinking exercises.
  • By Carlin Gillen |
  • June 24, 2025
The Paradise Center boosts brainpower with Brain Games

The Longboat Key Paradise Center Brain Games that took place June 17 was filled with laughing, singing and storytelling.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Visitors and volunteers alike took a moment to enjoy the view at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium before it closed to facilitate a move to East County.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • July 9, 2025
Mote's final public days bring forward warm memories

City Island's Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium officially held its final day of being open to the public on July 6 as it prepares for its move to the new Mote Science Education Aquarium facility.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
On weekends and holidays, the Jewfish Key sandbar is a popular place for boaters.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 18, 2025
Sound issues persist on Jewfish Key sandbar and surrounding waters

Nearby residents say the sandbar has increased in popularity and the loud noises can be heard throughout north-end communities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
  • August 19, 2025
Your Weekly Taste: Spice Station

Located at 1438 Boulevard Of The Arts, this downtown Thai and sushi spot is the perfect spot to kick off an evening on the town (or treat yourself to a tasty lunch!).

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Spotlight Partners
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Laurie Breslin has been named the new superintendent for the School District of Manatee County in a unanimous vote on Aug. 26.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • September 1, 2025
Superintendent shares five goals for Manatee County School District

Laurie Breslin graduated from Manatee High School in 1995, and 30 years later, she will run the district.

  • East County
  • Schools
The Columbia Restaurant’s fourth-generation owner Casey Gonzmart Sr., believes that passion and fun are essential in running a restaurant empire.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • September 14, 2025
Family legacy at Columbia Restaurant carries to next generation

Casey Gonzmart Sr. is passing the torch to family members as he steps down as chairman of the board of the 1905 Family of Restaurants.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Sara Stone has worked at the Market Street Lakewood Ranch Publix for 18 years.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 19, 2025
This Publix bakery staple has been creating confectionary delights for 20 years

Sara Stone is nearing her 20-year anniversary of doing some edible, yet mostly behind the scenes, work: creating and baking some of Lakewood Ranch's tastiest cakes.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
River Club's Douglas Whitney, an architect for 43 years, always has loved drawing by hand. He is the only one in WBRC's Lakewood Ranch office to still have a drafting table.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 21, 2025
Noted architect leaves his mark on Lakewood Ranch

Doug Whitney, who died Aug. 11, blazed a trail for WBRC architecture in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota's downtown Mira Mar faces an important compromise
  • By Michael Harris |
  • April 21, 2025
Sarasota's downtown Mira Mar faces an important compromise

The historic Mira Mar was built in 60 days but has withstood time. Now crumbling, it needs to be saved.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Manatee seeks applicants interested in DOGE-style committee
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 17, 2025
Manatee seeks applicants interested in DOGE-style committee

The five-member group would work with statewide effort.

  • East County
  • News
Incoming Longboat Key Chief of Police Russ Mager speaks during a ceremony in 2022 when he was Delray Beach's chief.
  • By Michael Harris |
  • June 19, 2025
Longboat Key's new police chief has plenty 'left in the tank'

Russ Mager brings nearly 30 years of experience to the force from Delray Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The show will go on
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • June 25, 2025
The show will go on

Marina Jack, operated by Suntex Marinas, and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens step up as this year’s sponsors of the city of Sarasota’s Fourth of July fireworks display.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Two stormwater storms
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 29, 2025
Two stormwater storms

County commissioners are facing two storms that could blow them away: how to pay for and prevent another 2024 and dumping stormwater on the city.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
A rendering by Kimmich Smith Architecture of Saravela, which is planned between Fourth and Fifth streets at North Tamiami Trail.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 24, 2025
North Tamiami multifamily project wins alley vacation

A developer worked with concerned residents on concessions to win support for plans to build 282-unit Saravela.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jean Blackburn rides through a canopy of oak and palm on her Old Miakka property — 14 acres of native Florida habitat that fuels both her artwork and conservation efforts.
  • By Su Byron |
  • August 21, 2025
Myakka City is known for its rural nature — and its salt-of-the-earth people

In a place where cowboy hats outnumber stoplights, three locals live by the rhythm of the land.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Team USA's David Toms and Brett Quigley look over the green on the No. 9 hole at The Concession Golf Club during the World Champions Cup at The Concession.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 10, 2025
Released easement bolsters Concession's shot at a major golf tourney

The Concession Golf Course is making improvements to court the Senior PGA Championship and the PGA Championship.

  • East County
  • News
Cardinal Mooney receiver Kymistrii Young had a breakout performance in last year's Kickoff Classic preseason game against Booker with three touchdowns.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • August 14, 2025
Kickoff Classic games will reveal where area teams stand

Questions abound heading into this high school football season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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