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  • By Dana Kampa |
  • August 22, 2025
St. Armands church brings classical music fusion to the masses

The fourth and final Midsummer Concert Series performance takes place Aug. 27 at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 9, 2023
Night with the Stars Prom to return to Bradenton for those with disabilities

After a three-year absence due to the pandemic, the prom is back at Woodland Community Church.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 9, 2023
Doctor at The Paradise Center provides medical care for snowbirds

Dr. Daren Spinelle wants to make health care accessible for all residents even while living in Longboat part time.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 13, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center hires new COO

Philip Reber's goal is to make LWRMC the hospital of choice for local residents.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 17, 2024
Animal rescue seeks volunteers for expanding services

The Farmhouse Animal & Nature Sanctuary in Myakka City has a variety of tasks that volunteers can fill.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 21, 2024
Former Mixon Farms owners begin new stage with food truck

Although Mixon Fruit Farms closed, life with the Mixons continues on a food truck.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 7, 2024
One Book author Ed Yong shares how animals experience the world

The One Book speaker explained the different senses of animals and how this matters to humans.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • April 8, 2024
Set the Bar cocktail contest returns this weekend to Ed Smith Stadium

The Sarasota-Manatee Originals event took 2023 off.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 11, 2024
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center breaks ground on $120M expansion

The new five-story tower will be the largest and most significant expansion in the hospital's 20-year history.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 18, 2024
Freedom Elementary custodian takes pride in 26 years with Manatee schools

Patricia Heffner's love for cleanliness shows in her work.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 12, 2024
Benderson Park sports complex enters next phase of planning

The indoor facility and boathouse will feature dozens of sport courts to attract a variety of athletic tournaments.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 3, 2024
Our Lady of the Angels supports Bradenton Bridge transition program

The Peace and Justice Ministry buys mattresses for the women transitioning from prison back into the community.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 6, 2024
Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department gets refresher on marine rescues

The department's three shifts each recently spent a day on the water to brush up on rescue tactics.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 18, 2024
EDC awards SRQ chief its highest honor

The Economic Development Corp. of Sarasota County surprised Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport's Rick Piccolo with the Clyde Nixon Leadership Award at its annual meeting.

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  • By Edward Alley |
  • April 23, 2017
Music review: Verdi's 'Requiem'

Choral Artists of Sarasota offer energetic, musically sensitive performance.

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  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • April 5, 2023
Water conservation essential to maintain drinkable supply

In 2040, Florida could be short about 337 million gallons of drinking water per day, a UF water resources program assistant told Longboat Key residents.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 6, 2024
Snowbirds returning to a vastly different Longboat Key

Although Longboat was left in destruction after the two hurricanes, snowbirds are preparing to make the most of the season on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 5, 2024
Plymouth Harbor residents raise more than $300,000 to help its employees

After 68 employees applied for hurricane relief, residents pitched in to support them as a way to show their appreciation for everything they do.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • September 16, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Brady Cleveland

Brady Cleveland has dictated The Out-of-Door Academy football's passing game as a sophomore

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • December 2, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Samuel Shamsey

The senior leads Cardinal Mooney boys soccer in goals scored entering December.

  • Sarasota
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