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By Emma Burke |
December 14, 2025

Eat, drink and be merry like you're in a 'Home Alone' movie

Here are local versions of the memorable food and beverages featured in the classic Hollywood holiday film franchise.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Dana Kampa |
October 22, 2025

Outgoing estuary program director proud of work on waterways

Sarasota Bay Estuary Program Executive Director Dave Tomasko is proud of how he's helped improve local waterways and now looks to make broader systemic changes.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
December 8, 2025

Longboat's Lawn Party returns following hurricane hiatus

More than 30 restaurants participated after a year off as Kiwanis Club of Longboat raises money for the Children's Guardian Fund.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
January 30, 2026

Plan a book date for Valentine's Day on Longboat Key

Longboat Library is bringing back its annual book sale on Feb. 14, which organizers say is the perfect time for couples to make a book date.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
January 28, 2026

Longboat Key water main break cuts north-end service

North end residents between Broadway Street and Reclinata Drive are affected, the town says.

Longboat Key
News

By Madison Bierl |
December 21, 2025

Letters to Santa carry Christmas wishes and love

From Barbies and dogs to roller skates and cyber trucks, elementary students in the Lakewood Ranch area make sure Santa knows what they want.

East County
Neighbors

By S.T. Cardinal |
January 13, 2026

Man finds neighbor in home after hardware store run

A trespassing neighbor and a woman being illuminated without her permisson. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By S.T. Cardinal |
November 4, 2025

Town manager, attorney get solid reviews from commissioners

Longboat Key Town Commission agreed to give Howard Tipton a 3% raise while Maggie Mooney’s firm may see an amended contract.

Longboat Key
News

By Marty Fugate |
December 18, 2025

Florida Studio Theatre's 'A Tailor Near Me' stitches threads of friendship and art

An altered suit leads to altered lives in the regional premiere of Michael Tucker's play.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By S.T. Cardinal |
December 3, 2025

Longboat Dems, GOP join together to find common ground

Miracle on the Key is a group of Longboat Key residents with opposing political viewpoints who get together to find common ground.

Longboat Key
News

By S.T. Cardinal |
December 17, 2025

Longboat Key chips away at Complete Street(s) goal

The first project in the plan is done on the south end, and the second is planned on the north end, but making Gulf of Mexico Drive a "complete street" will require a lot more work.

Longboat Key
News

By Madison Bierl |
December 15, 2025

Master gardeners plant seeds of wisdom at Lakewood Ranch Library

Lakewood Ranch's Karen and Tom Eckert are among the experts who teach important gardening techniques.

East County
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
December 11, 2025

Kwanzaa celebration prepares community for the holiday

The Kwanzaa Community Celebration will be followed by the 7-Day Candle Lighting Ceremony and Celebration from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Eric Snider |
November 17, 2025

Blues Festival makes its return on the Ranch

The Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival, primed for its second year, has a varied and voluminous history in the region.

East County
Neighbors

By Madison Bierl |
January 18, 2026

Triathlon brings mindfulness to Lakewood Ranch's Waterside Place

The Mindful Triathlon hosted 136 entrants who ran, meditated and did yoga.

East County
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
May 25, 2025

Virtual tours now offered at UF/IFAS Extension

Self-guided tours now offered by UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County on a range of educational topics from landscaping to sustainability both in person and online.