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  • By Nat Kaemmerer and Mark Bergin |
  • November 29, 2021
For Longboat Key snowbirds, many happy returns

With the doors open to overseas and Canadian visitors, residents see potential for a strong season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • December 13, 2021
Solutions hard to come by for Longboat beach access question

As community tries to find a way around seawall issue, property owners propose an easement that would cost the town $880,000 to $1.3 million a year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 3, 2022
Legacy Trail's newest addition is coming soon

The rails-to-trails pathway's progress into downtown is nearly complete, and with it the vision of a wide range of supporters.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • March 16, 2022
Sarasota Orchestra primed for conductor's arrival

He's conducted all over the world and earned some of the highest distinctions in his field. Now Bramwell Tovey is looking forward to his next conducting adventure in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • July 27, 2024
Shuttered Sarasota window and door company faces complaints, investigations

"There was never intent to defraud or steal money," the owner of Sash & Sill says.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 9, 2025
Scooter of the Beach reflects on over 30 years as a lifeguard

Scot Ruberg, also known as Scooter of the Beach, has become Siesta Key's most celebrated lifeguard.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 8, 2024
Observer critic’s picks for Sarasota live theater in 2024

From gut-wrenching drama to reimaginings of Shakespeare, there's something for everybody on Sarasota stages in 2024.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 5, 2025
Behind the castle gates: Florida sand sculptor gives a glimpse of his craft

Visitors to Zota Beach Resort can see one of Patrick Harsch's latest creations, a sneak preview of what's to come with next month's sand sculpting competitions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 19, 2025
Manatee EMS wants more traffic-clearing technology

A pilot program that turns red lights to green for emergency vehicles has been successful in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 11, 2023
Fishnets and Frankenstein: 'Rocky Horror' refuses to die

Fifty years later, why do audiences want to do the "Time Warp" again and again?

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 19, 2023
Sarasota Music Archive offers a journey through music history

The archive houses media from the 1850s, Jimi Hendrix records, jazz collections and classic comedy albums while preserving the sounds of the past for the future.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 22, 2023
East County school buddies share important lessons

The partnerships have proven valuable in learning lessons about responsibility and communication.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 14, 2023
FST's 'Little Shop of Horrors' gives a foul-mouthed plant its close-up

Florida Studio Theatre uses four different puppets to play Audrey II as the carnivorous plant grows.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • June 24, 2025
Former Sarasota High football player faces long recovery after shooting

Auburn University running back Brian Battie was awarded the 2025 Wilma Rudolph Award for his resilience.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 16, 2025
Longboat Key St. Regis closes in on first anniversary

Luxury resort makes an impact on Longboat Key and beyond.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • July 23, 2025
The Sarasota Ballet Summer Intensive is raising the barre

The nearly 190 students in the program aim for new heights with their InMotion recital.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • August 11, 2025
New phone policy will be 'learning curve' for Manatee students

Per House Bill 1105, elementary and middle school students will be required to turn off and stow away electronic devices during school.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • August 20, 2025
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe pays tribute to Fats Waller with 'Big Sexy'

The musical revue showcases the talents of Leon S. Pitts II and Ariel Blue.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 18, 2023
Residents rally against roundabout at Lorraine Road, Player's Drive

Country Club East residents say the site isn't large enough for an adequate traffic circle and that pushing forward will create unsafe conditions.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 21, 2023
Riverview High, local football communities remember John Sprague

The respected Rams coach, who held a 209-103 record over 30 seasons, died Nov. 17 at age 75.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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