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By Joe Hendricks |
February 19, 2013

John Howard cooking up new CD at Blue Rock Bakery

Arts + Culture

By Klint Lowry |
December 18, 2019

Bruce Rodgers makes graceful retreat

After 15 years, Hermitage Artist Retreat's executive director stepping down

Arts + Culture

By Amanda Sebastiano |
January 13, 2016

Manatee County affordable housing takes hit

Now that developers must pay educational facilities fees, cost likely to be passed along to buyers.

East County
News

By Amanda Morales |
July 23, 2015

Selby: How did the gardens grow?

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens celebrates 40 years of growing the gardens to become a world-renowned facility.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Petra Rivera |
July 16, 2024

84-year-old lives his dream as a stand-up comedian

On-stage as "Gerry Atric," Longboat's Cliff Hornsby injects a dose of levity into the aging process.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
March 8, 2024

Mark Wandall Foundation supports, connects youth navigating grief

After the death of her husband, Melissa Wandall started The Mark Wandall Foundation to help children cope with the loss of a family member.

East County
Neighbors

By Jay Heater |
November 24, 2024

Grove workers bring a Thanksgiving feast to the masses

When it comes to feast mode, not many can compare to the Grove's recipe for Thanksgiving success. The Lakewood Ranch restaurant uses military precision to feed 7,000 people turkey and all the fixings.

East County
News

By Mark Gordon |
August 19, 2025

This Publix bakery staple has been creating confectionary delights for 20 years

Sara Stone is nearing her 20-year anniversary of doing some edible, yet mostly behind the scenes, work: creating and baking some of Lakewood Ranch's tastiest cakes.

East County
Neighbors

By Michael Harris |
October 8, 2024

This was a busy few opening weeks so far

In Michael Harris' first three weeks as managing editor of the Longboat and Sarasota Observers, the area has had two hurricanes.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Emma Burke Jolly |
September 22, 2025

Celebrate National Breakfast Month with these egg-cellent dishes

These five eateries in Sarasota and Bradenton form my own personal Breakfast Club.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Eric Garwood |
November 4, 2025

Schools plan keeps Wilkinson open, creates new K-8 campuses

The "future-focused" plan also would create business learning centers at Booker elementary and middle schools.

Sarasota
Schools

By Eric Garwood |
November 10, 2025

Sarasota school district sets in motion sweeping vision for future

Sarasota County Schools approves a plan to attract students and eliminate empty seats.

Sarasota
Schools

By Observer Staff |
March 8, 2023

Jazz Festival lineup seeks to expand horizons

With an emphasis on a wide spectrum of styles and performers as well as a new venue, the 43rd Sarasota Jazz Festival aims to broaden its audience.

Arts + Culture

By Matt Walsh |
June 23, 2010

Our View: Lessons from 'the vote'

It's difficult to erase the ending to last week's Longboat Key Town Commission meeting. It was surreal.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Matt Walsh |
December 31, 2013

Our View

Word for 2014: revelation

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Madison Bierl |
June 4, 2025

Manatee school board will vote to give charters a cut of half-penny tax

Since 2023, charter schools have not received funding from the half-penny sales tax.

East County
Schools

By Jack Nelson |
October 30, 2025

Former defensive lineman leads group of stars into SHS Hall of Fame

Sarasota High School 1986 graduate Magdi El Shahawy has served as the University of San Diego's associate athletic director for academics after taking time off for family.