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The new pavilion and restrooms at Greenbrook Adventure Park are open to the public.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • October 22, 2025
Pavilion, restrooms open at Greenbrook Adventure Park

More than two years after smoldering fireworks caused the original structure to burn, the replacement is complete.

  • East County
  • News
Mallory Park embraces all things eerie in October.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • October 22, 2025
Mallory Park of Lakewood Ranch turns creepy — in a good way

The normally quaint neighborhood turns haunted for Halloween.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
District 5 Commissioner Bob McCann votes against approving Manatee County's FY2026 budget.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • October 22, 2025
Manatee County commissioner calls DOGE audit 'accurate'

Commissioner Bob McCann said it's time to "tighten the belt and cut some people loose."

  • East County
  • News
Two properties at 601 Tyler Drive sold for a combined $3.5 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 22, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for Oct. 6-10 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A condominium in Residences at Longboat Key on Gulf of Mexico Drive tops the week’s sales at $6 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
U.S. Recycling is a construction and demolition recycling facility which borders the Central Cocoanut neighborhood. Suncoast Waterkeeper has filed a notice of intent to sue U.S. Recycling for allegedly polluting Hog Creek via stormwater runoff.
    By
  • S.T. Cardinal
  • October 22, 2025
Recycling facility may be sued for allegedly polluting Sarasota Bay

Suncoast Waterkeeper alleges that U.S. Recycling is violating the Clean Water Act by not abiding by Florida Department of Environmental Protection requirements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pepper shrimp is just one of many cross-cultural dishes popular in Trinidad and Tobago and available on the menu at Flambo, the newest restaurant to open on St. Armands Circle.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • October 22, 2025
Trinidadian cuisine on the menu at new St. Armands spot

A new family-run Caribbean restaurant called Flambo quietly opened on St. Armands Circle and looks forward to bringing energy to its new home.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Rex Jensen will have his name added to the C. John A. Clark Humanitarian Award plaque at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch as the 2025 honoree.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 22, 2025
Developing Lakewood Ranch with a humanitarian's touch

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch's Rex Jensen honored for creating an environment that leads to giving.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
State Senator Jim Boyd (R-Bradenton) receives a round of applause at a ceremony where he was unanimously picked to serve as Senate President for the 2026-28 legislative term.
    By
  • S.T. Cardinal
  • October 22, 2025
Bradenton State Senator Jim Boyd picked as FL Senate president

In his address to the Florida Senate Caucus, Boyd said he has a vision for Florida where “every person has the chance to prosper,” “families feel safe in their neighborhoods” and businesses are empowered to grow.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A rendering of Florida Studio Theatre's McGillicuddy Arts Plaza.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2025
FST Arts Plaza to break ground Oct. 29

Florida Studio Theatre will celebrate the ceremonial groundbreaking of it new McGillicuddy Arts Plaza on Oct. 29.

  • Sarasota
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Jasmine France poses for a photo before a team practice on Oct. 21 at Sarasota High School. The junior nearly broke 20 minutes in her three-mile race last weekend to pace the Sailors.
    By
  • Jack Nelson
  • October 21, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Jasmine France

The junior for Sarasota girls' cross country placed third in the Out-of-Door Invitational as the Sailors took top honors.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Town Hall commission chambers were at capacity for a workshop meeting to discuss whether or not to rename Gulf of Mexico Drive, and monitors with additional seating were set up outside for an overflow crowd.
    By
  • S.T. Cardinal
  • October 21, 2025
Gulf of Mexico Drive will remain the name of Longboat's main road

Residents shared opinions on a road name change with the Longboat Key Town Commission, with over 500 emails flowing in, more than 80% advocating to not change.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota Players' "The Legend of Sleeping Hollow" returns to the Sarasota Polo Club for its annual October run.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 21, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Oct. 23-29

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Trey Bowlin, Zach Schield, Tyler Brunton and Jamison Urch hoist the 25th Morton's Firehouse Chili Cook-Off trophy high as they take home first place for the Longboat Fire Rescue team.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • October 21, 2025
Longboat Fire smokes competition in chili cook-off

At the 25th annual Morton's Chili Cook-Off with other local first responders, Longboat Fire Rescue took home the top prize.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Circle Chiropractic's Zoey Young, Greg Hengel, Ben Duke and Alex Scholz welcomed clients for the first time at their new location in Lakewood Ranch on Oct. 6.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • October 21, 2025
Chiropractic office opens in Lakewood Ranch

Their own injuries prompted Circle Chiropractic Owner Ben Duke and Clinic Director Greg Hengel to pursue careers in chiropractic care.

  • East County
  • Business
Joe Rendace and Amber Nelson are eager to read and critique each other's work through the Novel and Screenplay Critique Group in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • October 21, 2025
Lakewood Ranch writers come together to critique one another's work

The Novel and Screenplay Critique Group is led by Joe Rendace, who says feedback is important to create successful stories.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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