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By Andrew Warfield |
July 16, 2025

City committee ties a bow on its two-year mission

Sarasota's Purple Ribbon Committee adjourns after 28 meetings in 24 months as it prepares to deliver its Van Wezel repurposing recommendations to the City Commission.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
April 13, 2023

Siesta Key incorporation inches closer to referendum

The bill that would allow barrier island residents to vote to create a new town is now in the House Ways and Means Committee.

Siesta Key
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
August 29, 2023

Manatee County implements a wetland mitigation program

Establishment of a "mitigation bank" of land aims at keeping forced wetland improvements within Manatee County.

East County
News

By Jay Heater |
February 14, 2024

Braden River grad nominated for College Television Award

"Healing Paws," aspiring filmmaker Keith Cohen's short film on the therapeutic powers of dogs, has been nominated in the Nonfiction Series category.

East County
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
September 9, 2024

Manatee County offers insight into dam operations

With questions lingering since Hurricane Debby, Manatee County gave the media a tour of the dam's spillways.

East County
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
April 9, 2024

Johnson Preserve raised bar for grassroots conservation efforts

Conserving the land at Braden River for public use was a joint effort between citizens, Manatee County and the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast.

East County
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
December 8, 2025

Site for a new Lake Manatee EMS station is under fire

Manatee County commissioners are not in favor of a site that borders Lake Manatee and Lake Manatee State Park.

East County
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
December 3, 2025

Big Top to open expanded brew house at Sarasota's Fruitville Commons

An upgraded brewing system will more than triple Big Top's beer production.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Lesley Dwyer |
December 21, 2023

East County cooks share their favorite holiday recipes

Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton residents' recipes mix tradition and love to make the holiday season special.

East County
Neighbors

By Mark Bergin |
October 4, 2021

Buttonwood Harbour referendum vote set for Nov. 2

Brista Homes founder and President Mark Ursini is proposing developments for the Buttonwood Harbour neighborhood, but some residents want drainage issues addressed first.

Longboat Key
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
March 15, 2023

Red tide puts strain on local kayak businesses

Local tour guide Darrell Poole's video shot from Ted Sperling Park has reached 3.2 million views on TikTok.

Longboat Key
News

By Spencer Fordin |
April 5, 2022

This Week in A+E: April 7-13

Master classical musicians, crooners, comedians and an illusionist fill Sarasota venues for a week of action and fun.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Observer Staff |
March 4, 2010

Our View: Our 'in-the-margin' governor

"Government in the margins" certainly makes it easier to get elected or re-elected, but it does little to address what should be addressed.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Pam Eubanks |
January 2, 2013

Looking ahead: Sports Tourism

Joe Pickett, who heads up the Braden Area Sports Commission, says he expects lacrosse to be the area's fastest-growing sport, with the area becoming a 'hub' for the sport within the next five years.