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  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 28, 2023
Wildlife, flag-raising events should pique interest in Bradenton

Two unique events top the calendar and offer educational opportunities.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 19, 2025
The flag is up! Waterside Place hosts July 4 Spectacular

Star-Spangled Spectacular is Lakewood Ranch's initial foray into July 4 entertainment.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Emma Burke |
  • June 21, 2025
Find your own Kokomo with these tropical treats and island-inspired sips

Get ready to go coconuts for National Coconut Day at these Sarasota-area eateries.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 6, 2025
Joyous occasion for Manatee County, but more drama on the way

The opening of 44th Avenue extension deserves celebration, but commissioners and SMR are headed for confrontation.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • July 23, 2025
Behind-the-scenes coach connects ODA football players with college opportunities

Josh Medeiros is dedicated to helping the Thunder players find a place to play at the next level.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 8, 2023
Sarasota man attempts to play 48 pickleball matches in 48 states in 48 days

Inclement weather held Dean Matt to 44 matches in 44 states, but he's still grateful for the experience.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 5, 2024
East County basketball teams make progress in 2023-24

No area teams reached the state tournament, but several have hope for the future.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 30, 2024
Revised housing project forges ahead at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

Plans have changed from condos to townhouses, but Lakeshore will still be built on Rodeo Drive.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 4, 2024
Harvest House's reopened events space helps support emergency shelter services

The newly reopened venue will host gatherings that include fundraising events and weddings, while also generating revenue for the nonprofit's emergency services.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 1, 2024
Longboat commissioner got stuck on boat during Hurricane Helene

The day Hurricane Helene passed by Longboat Key, District 1 Commissioner Gary Coffin ended up spending the night on his boat to prevent it from slipping away.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mirabai Holland |
  • November 17, 2025
Avoid that sugar rush at your Thanksgiving dinner

Before dinner eat lightly, during dinner have moderate portions and save room for a small sample of dessert.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 5, 2023
Sarasota baseball dad watches son's MLB dreams come true

Todd Kerkering, the emergency manager for the city of Sarasota, was moved to tears at his son Orion Kerkering's debut.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 23, 2026
Sarasota artist lives the life aquatic

Sarasota artist and fishing rod craftsman Tom Stephens plugs into the currents of life.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 23, 2024
A theater critic tackles his hearing loss

For Observer contributor Marty Fugate, becoming hearing-impaired theatened his livelihood.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 28, 2026
Manatee County tees up for Senior PGA Championship

The generated championship dollars are expected to include impressive dividends for the county.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 4, 2020
Sarasota theaters partner to bring arts education to students

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and Florida Studio Theatre are bringing free arts programming to Sarasota County School students.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Nick Reichert |
  • June 16, 2015
Ringling College grads earn best animated short honors

Michelle Kwon and Michael Bidinger (Class of 2014) earned best animated short honors for their senior thesis short "Jinxy Jenkins and Lucky Lou" at the SIGGRAPH 42nd Annual Computer Animation Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jess McIntyre |
  • February 18, 2021
Back at the Ranch: Courting During COVID-19: Date Nights Reimagined

Need help kindling a little romance? Luckily, the area provides a plethora of pandemic-approved activities to enjoy a night together.

  • LWR Life
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • March 8, 2012
Tree Advisory Council wins extension through March 2015

Four months after they almost terminated it, the County Commission has extended the life of its Tree Advisory Council for three more years.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 17, 2011
Public Art Committee wants to help shape new project

Public Art Committee board member Trulee Jameson is upset that her board has no control over a concept being shaped for a $55,000 interactive public-art project the committee approved in August.

  • Sarasota
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